Wallace State’s Annual Christmas Spectacular set for Dec. 11

Hanceville, Ala. — Wallace State Community College’s Fine and Performing Arts (FPA) programs will host its Christmas Spectacular on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m. in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre. Admission is free and open to the public.

The annual event features performances from Wallace State performing ensembles, which include the Concert Choir, Singers, Jazz Band, Concert Band, Percussion Ensemble and the Pride Line dance team.

“We would like to invite everyone out to join us in this celebration of the season,” said Ricky Burks, chair of the Fine and Performing Arts programs. “The groups have been collaborating with each other to produce the show, and they are excited to perform some of their favorite holiday music for an appreciative audience.”

A few songs from the set list includes a rendition of “March of the Toys” from Babes in Toyland by the Concert Band, with a dance performance by the Pride Line. The Jazz Band will perform Ella Fitzgerald’s “Sleigh Ride” and “Charlie Brown’s Christmas.” The Percussion Ensemble will play “Carol of the Bells” and Singers will perform a “Holiday Mashup” featuring a selection of old and new favorites.

Members of the Wallace State Singers perform during the 2024 Christmas Spectacular. The 2025 performance will be on Thursday, Dec. 11 at 7 p.m., in the Betty Leeth Haynes Theatre inside the Garlan E. Gudger Student Center.

The Christmas Spectacular will be the final performance of Fall 2025 semester, but a full slate of events is scheduled for 2026, including:

• Xanadu, by Wallace State Theatre, March 13-15
• The Great American Road Trip, by Wallace State vocal ensembles, March 27-29
• Solo & Chamber Ensembles, by private students, Percussion Ensemble and others, April 9
• Big Band Dance, by Wallace State Jazz Band, April 17
• Spring Under the Stars & Stripes, Wallace State ensembles, April 23
• Broadway Night, by FPA students, April 30
• I Am a Pilgrim, Wallace State vocal ensembles, July 23-25

For more information about Wallace State Fine and Performing Arts, visit www.wallacestate.edu/fpa, call 256.352.8277 or email amy.seymore@wallacestate.edu.

Registration is underway for the Spring 2026 semester, with classes beginning Jan. 7 for regular and Mini Term I and March 5 for Mini Term II courses. Visit www.wallacestate.edu for more information or call 256.352.8236 or email lioncentral@wallacestate.edu.