The North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics will hold a free community concert Friday, May 8, to celebrate the work of Blacknall member Scott Laird, who will soon retire after 25 years at the school. You’ve also seen him help lead worship on Sundays with Blacknall Arts, playing fiddle. If you’d like to be a part of the fun, sign up to join a community chorus for “How Lovely Is Thy Dwelling Place.”

Scott serves as fine arts chair and instructor of music, conducting the school’s Durham Orchestra and supporting arts programs and instructors across the Durham and Morganton campuses.

The concert will begin at 7 p.m. in the school’s ETC Auditorium off Maryland Avenue (map). Free parking is available in lots surrounding the school. The program will include “Academic Festival Overture,” an original composition by Scott, and a surprise final number.

For more information, email Scott.