Press Photo by Lisa DraperEyer Middle School band and orchestra musicians showcased their talents in a winter concert of holiday and seasonal music Dec. 18, 2024. ABOVE: Brendan Davis narrates “Twas the Night Before Christmas” while Ryan Williams conducts the student orchestra. Additional photos appear on Page A2.

PRESS PHOTOS BY LISA DRAPERMembers of the violin section are festively dressed as they play.

Emthee Paul, Camila Lopez, Alex Peters, Stelian Bahuta and Gavin Cairns prepare their violins before taking the stage.

Band Director Carrie England conducts the grades six, seven and eight band students.

Kate Hearn prepares her cello while Madelyn Kenner readies her violin.

Eli Mory, Chase Evans, Parker Lee and Jack Wetherhold blast their trumpets in the selection “Hanukkah Begins Tonight” by Stephen Bulla.

Caleb Yu, Kelly Chan, and Kaleb Michand display their festive wear for the concert.