Nineteen-year-old Fresno City College student Richard High has spent years performing different styles of music. As a gifted musician, High has released five albums since his childhood. His experience also includes tenor work for the Clovis West Choral Choir.

On Dec. 9, High will perform a fundraiser at the Hope Lutheran Church.

The upcoming hour-long concert is something of a tradition for the High family.

“It’s a concert that I hold every single Christmas season. We do this to benefit different charities,” said High. “Admission is free but donations are available at the door for the Red Cross, Children’s Hospital and the Margery Mason Center.”

High’s father and health expert David High will also join the event to raise awareness about better nutrition.

“Well he talks about how to better your lives via nutrition. He’s the owner of Sunrise Health Foods,” said High. ”And so he talks about medicines that can benefit your life and how to stay healthy during the holiday season and for general wellness.”

In the spirit of the season, the program’s pieces are appropriate for an atmosphere of this nature.

“I perform some Christmas music and I also perform some classical music. That’s what my repertoire is, mainly,” said High.

In addition to Richard and his father’s gestures to the community, a pianist is scheduled to share the stage.

“We have a special guest named Diana Curry,” said High. “She’s going to play the piano for us and she’s actually going to accompany me for some songs. She’s going to play the piano while I sing.”

Students and faculty are encouraged to experience this holiday program and to donate to the charitable causes on hand.

“I want to make people feel good about the holidays,” said High. “And to come out of the concert with good spirits, spreading good Christmas cheer and warmth.”

The Hope Lutheran Church is located on 364 E. Barstow Ave. For more information about Richard High or to contact him, visit www.rickyhigh.com