MARION — The Tri-Country Symphonic Band, under the direction of Philip Sanborn, is celebrating the festive holiday season with its annual children’s Christmas concert Sunday, Dec. 8 at 1:30 p.m. at Sippican School.

“‘Twas the night before Christmas and all through the land, town folks were gathering to hear the Tri-County Symphonic Band,” a news release said.

The concert is free and “is a wonderful family experience designed for all ages,” the release said.

The Tri-County Symphonic Band will perform seasonal favorites like “Holiday Emblem”, “Ding Dong! Merrily on High”, “Wassail”, “Frosty the Snowman”, “March of the Toys” and “How the Grinch Stole Christmas.”

Part of this year’s concert will feature the Sippican School Concert Choir, under the direction of Patricia Richard, performing “Where Are You Christmas?” and “Do You Hear What I Hear?”

The concert choir will also perform “The Christmas Song” with the Tri-County Symphonic Band.

Children in the audience will also have the chance, based on winning a drawing, to play the sleigh bells with the Tri-County Symphonic Band in Leroy Anderson’s “Sleigh Ride”.

The concert will conclude with a “Christmas Sing-a-long” featuring the Sippican School Concert Choir, followed by a volunteer community band called the “Cottage Street Jam Band”, under the direction of Hannah Moore, leading a march from the Sippican School to Island Wharf to greet Santa as he arrives via “water sleigh,” according to the news release.

“As the band rounds the corner and jolly Santa’s is in sight, he wishes peace to all and to all a good night,” the release said.