Celebrate the holiday season by enjoying an afternoon of free holiday music.

The Moore Philharmonic Orchestra will hold its eighth annual winter concert at 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 9, the Sunrise Theater.

Since 2005, the Moore Philharmonic Orchestra has served the Sandhills -community supporting music appreciation and education. It provides an outlet for approximately 50 volunteer musicians to perform varied programs of orchestral -literature. Members include adults and -talented college, high school and middle school students.

The Sunrise Theater is located at 250 NW Broad St., in downtown Southern Pines.

No tickets are required, but tax-deductible donations are always welcome. Proceeds will support a scholarship fund benefiting Moore County music students and will help cover operating and general expenses for the Orchestra.

The Moore Philharmonic Orchestra is a non-profit 501c(3) organization and relies on individual and business contributions to cover operating and general expenses and to support a scholarship fund benefitting Moore County music students.

For more information, visit the Moore Philharmonic Orchestra website at www.mporchestra.com.