Buddy the Elf said it best: “The best way to spread Christmas cheer is singing loud for all to hear.” Good thing there are plenty of opportunities to rejoice in music, whether you fancy traditional and seasonal or straight up rock ’n’ roll.

The Island Singers is a nonprofit community chorus, directed by Polly Moore with piano accompaniment by Andrew VanBuskirk. After an extensive COVID-19 hiatus, rehearsals for the 2021 concert series “Together for the Holidays” is underway.