Coventry Students to Participate in Arts Council Holiday Concert at State House

The holiday season is fast approaching, and the musical talents of Rhode Island school musicians will be showcased as part of a month-long musical celebration of the holidays during the month of December.

“We’re pleased to be continuing this holiday tradition of student performances at the Rhode Island State House,” said Randall Rosenbaum, Executive Director of the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts. “Close to 3,000 student musicians from forty-five schools throughout the state will perform at the Rhode Island State House in a special series of musical performances.” 

The concert series featuring choral students from 45 schools across Rhode Island begins on Monday, Dec. 2 and runs through Friday, Dec. 20.

Students from Fr. John V. Doyle will perform at the State House on Tuesday, Dec. 10 at 10:30 a.m. under the direction of Judy Burns, and will feature a number of holiday favorites.

"I am delighted that the Fr. Doyle Carolers from Fr. John V. Doyle School will be performing this holiday season at the Rhode Island State House," wrote Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee in a letter inviting JVD students to perform. "These holiday concerts, organized by our State Arts Council, are an excellent opportunity for students to  share their musical abilities and demonstrate the wealth of artistic talent we have here in the Ocean State."

All concerts are free and open to the public. Click here to view a complete list of schools participating in this year's holiday concert series at the State House.