Sounds of the season at NR-S Christmas Concert

members of the high school choir participates in a "Holiday sing-along" performed by the combined junior high and high school band. Note their festive attire. The concert doubled as a "Ugly Sweater" contest.

The junior high choir opened the program with their rendition of classic songs such as "Ding, Dong, Merrily on High," "Behold, a Tiny Baby," and "Jolly Old Saint Nick."

The junior high pop singers got the audience jiving with their rendition of "Zoot Suit Santa."

The high school choir performed a range of songs including "Glad Tiding of Joy," "Let it Snow! Let it Snow! Let it Snow!," "Star of Wonder," "Fum, Fum, Fum/Pat-a-Pan," and "Throw Open Your Shutters." Combined the choirs performed "Peace, Peace," with Cassidy Holth on flute.

The Junior High Band displayed their skills with "Twenty Carols in 2 Minutes, "Silent Night," and "Do You Hear What I Hear?"

Annette Hovey surveys the audience vote for the "Ugly Sweater" contest finalists (from left to right) Lucy Meier, Janika McCorkle and Makayla Biel. Biel was declared the first place winner. All three finalists took home cash prizes.

The high school band performed a variety of songs including "Christmas Time Around the World," "You're a Mean One Mr. Grinch," "Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas," and "A Cartoon Christmas."

The jazz band came together to delivery big sound with their performances of "Walking in a Winter Wonderland" and "Santa Claus is Comin' to Town."

The bands combined for the last number and led the audience in a Holiday Sing-Along.