N-B Video: Snow angel at Ossian Elementary

Ossian Elementary students lament through song the loss of their snow angel during the Thursday, Dec. 15, Christmas program. The annual program was held at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. this year and featured songs such as "J

ingle Bell Rock" and "Snow Biz." (Video by Glen Werling)

Final videos of 2011 Norwell show choirs bringing Christmas joy

The Norwell high and middle school choirs presented their annual Christmas show Sunday, Dec. 11. The choirs combined sacred with secular during the program, including "I'll Be Home for Christmas" featuring Kate Runyon and "Grown-Up Christmas List" by Hannah Pfaff. For more Christmas music, see earlier blog entries. (Video by Frank Shanly)

More videos from the Norwell show choirs' Christmas program

The Norwell high and middle school choirs presented their annual Christmas show Sunday, Dec. 11. The choirs combined sacred with secular during the program. We'll have more videos throughout the week. (Videos by Frank Shanly)

N-B Video: 2011 Norwell show choirs bring Christmas joy

The Norwell high and middle school choirs presented their annual Christmas show Sunday, Dec. 11. The choirs combined sacred with secular during the program. We'll have more videos throughout the week. (Videos by Frank Shanly)

Norwell Show Choirs Celebrate "Christmas Joy"

The Norwell high and middle school choirs treated supporters to a touch of “Christmas Joy” Sunday afternoon.

The show featured a mix of traditional Christmas carols and other popular songs, with special appearances by Santa Claus, Rudolph and Frosty the Snowman.

Jenna Meyer (pictured above) opened the show with a rendition of “Breathe of Heaven,” and the first half of the show continued the religious theme of the season.

Bailey Nodine also provided a solo performance during this portion of the show. Alyssa Noble, Lauren Fiechter and Leslie Sagstetter combined for “One Small Child,” Roni Runyon, Katie Runyon, Alyssa Noble, Hannah Porrata and Leslie Sagstetter teamed up for “”O, Holy Night” and Addy Johnson and Bailey Nodine preformed “The Prayer.” Preston Wright and Gavin Drew provided narration for the combined choirs’ first half performances.

The second half saw a more secular line-up of songs, with Maddie Boyle, Peter Evan, Lauren Fiechter, Addy Johnson, Alyssa Noble, Hannah Pfaff, Katie Runyon, Tyler Shawler and Katie Spear contributing solo efforts. Ireland Connett and Madeline Queener teamed up for “Rocking Around The Christmas Tree,” while Alexis Hathaway and Alivia Topp combined to celebrate the event on “Christmas Island.”

Special appearances were also made by Santa Claus, Rudolf the Reindeer and Frosty the Snowman.

Video of some of the performances will follow.

Show Choir Director Carla Doles reminded supporters that the competition season is now only seven weeks away, with Norwell’s first competition at Northrop on Feb. 4. The annual Norwell Invitational will take place on March 10.

Bluffton hosts its annual Christmas Show this Wednesday at 6 p.m. at the high school.

N-B Video: The music behind the baskets

The Northern Wells Pep Band plays during the girls' basketball game against Homestead. Learn more about the game in the Monday, Dec. 5, News-Banner. (Video by Frank Shanly)

Norwell Show Choirs to host "Christmas Joy"

There will be a touch of “Christmas Joy” on display at Norwell High School this weekend.

Sunday, Dec. 11, will see the Norwell Show Choirs, both high and middle schools, present their Holiday Christmas Show, “Christmas Joy.”

The show will begin at 2:30 p.m., with sacred and traditional Christmas songs performed. Former students of show choir Director Carla Doles will be invited once again to join in the performance of “Carol of the Bells.”

There will also be a “Silent Night Auction” for last minute Christmas shoppers. These gift baskets, offered through a silent auction, will be filled with goodies donated by the community and show choir parents.

A Candy Cane Corner will offer hot chocolate, coffee and desserts, which will be sold before the show, during intermission, and after the show.

Tickets for the show cost $7 for adults and $5 for students and may be purchased from an Norwell Show Choir student or at the door.

Proceeds from the event will be used to help fund the upcoming show choir season, as well as purchase needed items for the choirs.