Under the direction of Paula Hawkins, KidSounds, YouthSounds and TeenSounds Northwest will join forces with a fun-filled program designed just for families.

"The Night Before Christmas" combines colorful costumes and creative sets with traditional holiday favorites like "Silent Night" and "O Come, All Ye Faithful."

Popular newer gems such as "We Need a Little Christmas" and "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas" are included to showcase the budding musical talents of even the youngest 8, 9 and 10-year old singers.

The performance is Friday, Dec. 11, beginning at 7 p.m., in the Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S. 152nd St. in Burien.

Tickets are $10 to $15 for adults and may be obtained by visiting www.nwassociatedarts.org or by calling 206-246-6040.

Families hunting for affordable entertainment will delight and parents looking for a risk-free way to introduce their children to the joys of choral music can rest easy because Northwest Associated Arts youth ticket program lets young people 17 and under in free with a paid adult ticket.

YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest demonstrate Northwest Associated Arts' commitment to providing musical education and performance opportunity for young people from grades 3 through 12 in South King County.

Each year the three choruses perform together for two mainstage concerts at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. In a time of radical funding cuts to music programs in the schools, these ensembles provide an important and life-changing opportunity for students to learn through the discipline of music.

Along the way, audiences are delighted with the entertaining performances of these dedicated young singers.

The goal of KidSounds, YouthSounds & TeenSounds Northwest is to foster a love of singing by engaging a wide variety of music repertoire. Proper vocal technique, theory and artistry are emphasized with an eye towards developing well-rounded young musicians.

The NWAA young people's music education program is funded, in part, by the support of Lucky 7 Foundation, Glaser Foundation, Norcliffe Foundation, City of Burien, JR Mailing Services, Inc, and many individuals and families throughout the community.

The 70 men and women of ChoralSounds Northwest will also be presenting their annual holiday concert on Dec. 12 and 13.

"A Merry Olde Christmas" will begin at 8 p.m. on Saturday and 2 p.m. on Sunday at the performing arts center.

Adult tickets are $15 to $27 with kids 17 and under admitted free with a paid adult admission.

Tickets are available at www.nwassociatedarts.org or 206-246-6040.