‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the land, town folks gathered to heart the Tri-County Symphonic Band.

The band will perform its annual Children’s Christmas Concert Sunday, Dec. 15 at 1:30 p.m. in the Sippican School’s multi-purpose room. The concert is free.

The band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, will perform “Bells”, “A Christmas Festival” and other holiday favorites. The concert ends with a sing-a-long featuring the Sippican School Concert Choir and a parade from the school to Island Wharf to greet Santa.