Youth ensemble Ceilidh Chids will have its first concert of the 2011-2012 season at 7 p.m. Friday, Dec. 16 at Trinity Lutheran Church.

The program includes works by Handel, Vaughn Williams, Bach and more.

The string ensemble is comprised of 11 talented musicians representing north, central and south Whidbey Island.

A reception will follow the concert. Admission is free, though donations will be gladly accepted and will be used to purchase music.