By Marie Kennedy, The Mountain Times
Students at Welches Elementary and Middle Schools enjoyed a festive holiday concert on December 13, featuring performances by Sandy High School’s talented bands and choirs.
The annual tradition brings the high school’s full band, the Jazz Ensemble, Symphonic Choir, and Pionaires vocal jazz ensemble, to all district middle schools including Cedar Ridge Middle School in Sandy, Boring Middle School, and Welches Middle school.
In Welches, elementary students were also invited to join the audience, making the event a special treat for younger students as well. The tradition has been a highlight for many years, thanks to high school music teachers Alec Chase and Robert McGlothin.
Among the performers was soloist Scarlett Stenson, a junior at Sandy High School who attended Welches schools from kindergarten through 8th grade. Her return to perform at her former school added a personal and heartwarming touch to the event.