A Christmas Showcase

MCA Fine Arts students and teachers host the annual Christmas showcase.

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Photo by: Laura Smith

Middle School choir performs their three songs.

Audrey Wedemeyer, staff writer

On Tuesday, December 6, the McKinney Christian Academy Fine Arts program hosted their annual Christmas showcase. Parents and families were invited to view the variety of pieces created by the art students. Students in Graphic Design, 3D Art, and Visual Art had pieces showcased. Following the art showcase, the Middle School and Upper School band and choir members performed a selection of Christmas favorites. The 6th grade choir kicked off the concert singing three songs including “Jing Jingle Bells,” and “Candle of Hope” by Wagner, along with “Christmas…In About Three Minutes” by Weston. The sixth grade band then followed, performing four songs such as “Jingle Bells” by J.S. Pierpont, “Jolly Old St. Nick,” and two others. The 7th and 8th grade choir then sang three songs including “Jingle Bell Rock” by Billingsley, “The Little Drummer Boy” by Sterling, and “Noel, Noel” by Spevacek. After the Middle School choir performance, the 7th and 8th grade band played “Holiday Variations” by Michael Story, “A Fireside Christmas” by Rob Romeyn and “The Name’s Claus… Santa Claus” by Mark Williams. The Upper School vocal ensemble followed this performance by singing “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year” by Snyder, “Believe” by Chinn, and “Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas” by Emerson.  Between groups, the MCA Jazz Band played a selection of Christmas tunes for the audience. The Upper School Chorale then sang “Adore” by Larson, “Carol of the Bells” by Wilhousky, and “Do You Hear What I Hear?” by Simeone. To close out the concert, the Upper School Concert Band played three songs including “I Want a Hippopotamus for Christmas” by Rox, “The Christmas Song” by Torme, and finished the concert with “How the Grinch Stole Christmas” by Hague. The night showcased the hard work Fine Arts students and teachers have put into the program this far.

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  • Upper School Ensemble sings their Christmas music.

    Photo by: Kate Nordhaus
  • 7th and 8th grade choir sing Christmas songs.

    Photo by: Kate Nordhaus
  • The 6th grade choir performs for the audience.

    Photo by: Kate Nordhaus
  • Seventh grader, Lizzie Agbah’s, Art piece, “Lion’s Eyes.”

    Photo by: Kate Nordhaus
  • Members of the Middle School band play their songs for the audience.

    Photo by: Kate Nordhaus
  • Upper and Middle School students’ Art is displayed.

    Photo by: Emilio Sanchez
  • Senior, Meagan Stephenson’s, floral Art on display.

    Photo by: Emilio Sanchez
  • Middle School band takes a break in between songs.

    Photo by: Laura Smith
  • Band Director, Ken Snow, conducts the 6th grade band.

    Photo by: Laura Smith
  • 6th grade band plays Christmas music.

    Photo by: Laura Smith