POTSDAM -- The Potsdam Community Band will begin a series of rehearsals on Monday, Nov. 3 in preparation for a mid-January public concert. Rehearsals are held in the Potsdam High School band room from 7 to 9 p.m.

Practices are slated for Nov. 3 and 17, Dec. 1 and 15, and Jan. 5 and 8. The band’s winter concert is scheduled for Sunday, Jan. 11 at 3 p.m. in Hosmer Hall at the Crane School of Music.

Attendance at the January 8 dress rehearsal is mandatory for all players.

Musicians are asked to arrive at rehearsals early to be warmed up for a prompt 7 p.m. start.

New players are invited.

Any adult who can play a standard woodwind, brass or percussion band instrument at a high school level or above is welcome.

School-aged players are required to have a note from their school band teacher.

Band director Theresa Witmer strives to strike a balance between repertoire that most of the band can play, but also presents a challenge.

Players are asked to attend a minimum of four rehearsals and to practice on their own.

winter concert include "Variations on a Korean Folk Song" by John Barnes Chance, "Mock Morris" by Percy Grainger, "Amparito Roca" by Jaime Teixidor, "Symphonic Highlights" from the movie "Frozen" and "Amazing Grace" by Frank Tichelli.