Holiday showcase set in Sisters

The Sisters High School music department invites the community to participate in the Holiday Showcase, Friday, December 13, 6:30 p.m. at Sisters High School. This fun and festive concert will feature bands and choirs from Sisters High School as well as several community performances to celebrate the holiday season.

"The Holiday Showcase is one of my favorite concerts of the year," said Sisters Middle School and new Sisters High School Choir Director Steven Livingston. "We get to involve the community and really celebrate who we are as a collective."

Photo by Rise Graphic Design

This year, concertgoers can expect lively performances, a silent auction, and cookie sales as The Holiday Showcase is one of few fundraisers for the Music Department at the High School. A suggested donation of $5 per person is requested at the door. All the proceeds will be split between the SHS choir and band programs to help support students attending competitions and workshops throughout the state. Especially of interest this year is to raise enough funds to help purchase new uniforms, reduce the cost for students to attend the spring choir trip to Portland, and to help the band program purchase a new-to-the-school euphonium and other replacement equipment needs. Silent auction items include Hayden Homes Amphitheater concert tickets, A Date Night Basket, a family or senior photo shoot from RISE Graphic Design, a beautiful quilt from Stichin' Post, and much more.

"Music is a huge part of my life," said freshman Frankie Borla. "I love playing drums in the jazz band and spending time learning new music."

Band Director Kayla Golka has enjoyed their new role teaching band at both Sisters Middle School and Sisters High School this year.

"Working with students at all ages and levels to share the love of music is such an amazing opportunity. Music can add so much to students' lives – including helping them better understand the importance of being part of a team, hard work, and dedication, and can even improve their creativity and lead to success in other areas of their schoolwork," they said.

The doors open at 6:30 p.m. for the silent auction and the concert begins at 7 p.m. The community is encouraged to bring their holiday spirit and join in the celebration of music at Sisters High School.

For more information on the holiday showcase call 541-549-4045. To make a donation to the music department, mail checks or money orders to Sisters High School, 1700 W. McKinney Butte, Sisters, OR 97759, "Music Department Donation" in the memo line.