The Central Kansas Community Choir (CKCC) will hold its annual concert featuring Part One of Handel’s “Messiah” with soloists to celebrate the holiday season at 7:30 p.m. Dec. 9 at the First United Methodist Church Great Bend at 2123 Forest Ave., in Great Bend.

The CKCC is a non-denominational mixed chorus sponsored by Barton Community College and strives to provide challenging performances of quality literature for the enjoyment of the residents of the Central Kansas area. Choir membership is open to high school-age singers and above. It was founded in the spring of 2003 by former director Vern Fryberger.

For more information, contact Barton Director of Choral Activities Dr. Eric Foley at foleye@bartonccc.edu or (620) 792-9395.