November and December performances by faculty and students in LLCC’s music program kick off Sunday, Nov. 18 with the LLCC Big Band performing “There’s Something Goin’ on in Bethlehem.” The performance begins at 11:30 a.m. at the Festival of Trees in the Orr Building on the Illinois State Fairgrounds. A performance by the LLCC Choir follows at 1 p.m.

Other upcoming performances include:

• Friday, Nov. 23 – JACK’d, a jazz combo featuring Jason Waddell, LLCC professor of music, and LLCC students Emma Bachman and Emily Miller, 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., Festival of Trees, Orr Building, Illinois State Fairgrounds
• Tuesday, Nov. 27 – Christmas concert by the Capital Area Concert Band and LLCC Band students, 7 p.m., Trutter Center
• Wednesday, Nov. 28 – LLCC Student Honors Recital, 7 p.m., Menard Hall, Room 2250
• Monday, Dec. 3 – LLCC Big Band, 7 p.m., White Oaks Mall Food Court
• Sunday, Dec. 9 – Christmas Cantata by LLCC Choir and combined church choirs, accompanied by full orchestra, 9 and 10:30 a.m. services, First United Methodist Church, 2941 S. Koke Mill Road, Springfield
• Thursday, Dec. 13 – “Pristine Piano,” a performance by Jane Hartman, LLCC professor of music and LLCC students, 7 p.m., Menard Hall, Room 2250