Richfield Band Boosters Hold Holiday Fundraising Concert
Hoping to help with the cost of student instruments, the Richfield Symphonic Band pairs with schools and parents for holiday show.
Supporters of Richfield Public School's band programs gathered at Richfield United Methodist Church on Sunday to help raise funds to buy new equipment and pay for instrument maintenance fees. The Richfield Symphonic Band, conducted by Paul Maybery and featuring a performance by guest vocalist Carl Mackenzie, played a concert of mostly holiday songs to a half-filled main chapel. The concert aimed to increase community awarness of the programs and to fill the gaps in funding, according to Karen Libra, president-elect of the Richfield Band Boosters. "Bringing the community and students closer together and realizing that everyone's shooting for the same goal [was the main purpose of the concert]," she said. "We want to provide kids with the …
