Spring Lake Park High School Band Showcase Monday

The bands featuring music from the Roaring '20s at their Fall Showcase concert Monday, Oct. 3, 2011, in the school's Fine Arts Center.

The concert band, symphonic band, jazz ensemble, varsity band and wind ensemble will perform, conducted by Nora Tycast and Brian Lukkasson.

Instead of paying for admission ($3 for adults, $1 for children), people attending the 7:30 p.m. concert may get in free by donating used instruments or band equipment. Along with the free admission attendees will receive a letter of donation that can be used as a tax deduction on 2011 taxes.

"With the economy the way it is, we have kids wanting to be in the band whose families don't have the resources to buy or rent an instrument," band director Nora Tycast said. "We feel that every child should have the opportunity to participate in a music program. This program gives the community a chance to give back with the perk that it is tax deductible, and they get to witness first hand what a quality program we have with the free concert.

"This year we have 162 new fifth graders in our programs and 100 seniors graduating," Tycast said. "Every instrument collected will be repaired and cleaned and put into the hands of a student."

Anyone unable to make it to the concert Monday may drop off donations at the main office at the high school.