Friends and family gathered to listen to the music department’s annual Christmas Concert on December 17.

The acts included the chorus, orchestra, Band, Bella Voce, Jazz Band, Patriettes, and the Rock Band. Directors Julie Parrish, Casey Novak, and Greg Russell did an amazing job putting on this show.

Each group performed three to four songs, and every song was filled with so much talent and Christmas joy. From the instruments to the voices, audience members could see how hard everyone worked to put on this amazing concert.

Selections performed included “Feliz Navidad,” “Mary, Did You Know,” and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas.”

Soloists included Jonah Wade, Amelia Watts, and Mateo Morgan. Each was able to show off their individual talent, whether it was an instrumental riff or vocal.

No matter what genre of music is preferred, there was something for all. There was a range of slow, upbeat, jazz, and rock performances. They also combined singing and instrumental, too.

The two acapella groups Bella Voce and the Patriettes showed that they are skilled vocalists. The way they combined their voices with different melodies and beats to create sound was astonishing.

The Patriettes performed a song called “White Winter Hymnal” by Allan Billingsley; they performed this song in a line, using their hands to make a beat while singing. This was so impressive because the amount of coordination this must have taken was incredible.

The band and orchestra were also fantastic. Their songs were clean and put together, and audiences could tell they practiced very hard for their performance.

The songs were very catchy and enjoyable to listen to, too. Each instrument contributed their talents to create a wonderful melody.

The rock and jazz band were definitely a crowd favorite. The way they combined instruments and vocals was very entertaining. As the rock band was giving the last performance of the night, it left the crowd in an upbeat and happy mood.

When the audience and other music departments were cheering for the rock band, it showed how much they value each other and the support they have for one another.

During one song, people in the audience turned on their flashlights and sang along.