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NORWICH – The Mid-York Concert Band musicians bridge the generation gap as they prepare for their winter concert.

The Mid-York Concert Band will present their annual holiday concert at 7:30 p.m. on Dec. 10 at the Norwich High School Auditorium.

Band Director Mark Sands has been violinist since age 8, he is a graduate of Potsdam's Crane School of Music, further studies at The College of St. Rose, with 22 years heading the Norwich City School District’s string program. Sands is celebrating his fifth year directing the band.