Christmas Concert

Drue Hutchinson and Christa Barber

    After an exhausting week, parents tiredly shuffled into the chapel. They practically fell into their pews, closed their eyes, and listened to their little angels create glorious harmony. The soft tunes of the instruments and the light melody of the voices helped the parents enter a state of peaceful bliss. Expressions of parental pride filled their faces, and rows of broad smiles spanned the room. Clearly, this was more than just a concert. It was a ministry.

    Led by the musical mastermind, Tony Hutchinson, each of the Beginner, Junior High, and High School Bands, as well as the Sixth Grade, Junior High, and High School Choirs starred in this masterpiece. The musicians and singers impressed the joy of Christmas upon their parents' hearts as they performed classic Christmas carols including "Carol of the Bells," "Jingle Bells," and "Dashing Through the Snow." The Randolph family also made a special appearance, performing a magnificent dance to "Joy To The World." The evening included solos by Mark Blanchard, who sang "I Wonder As I Wander," and Christa Barber, who performed "Run to the Manger." Christa and Drue Hutchinson also performed "Oh Come, Oh Come Emmanuel," in which both carried the vocals and Drue played the guitar. The evening concluded beautifully with Mr. Hutchinson and the Junior High and High School Choirs leading the parents in singing "O Come All Ye Faithful."

    Overall, the musicians and singers blessed their audience with the joy of Christmas.

Story by Melissa Martinek