Oh What Fun! Ottawa Hills Choirs Celebrate the Season

On December 6, under the direction of Vocal Music Director Hayley Hoss, the junior and senior high school choirs came together to present their annual winter concert, Oh What Fun! The evening featured a spirited and heartwarming collection of songs that celebrated themes of joy, warmth, and togetherness.

The Junior High Choir opened the evening with a classic performance of Winter Wonderland, setting the tone for a festive night. They followed with the touching Beautiful December and the cinematic Theme from Elf, which brought smiles to the audience.

The Junior Chorale continued the festivities with the spirited Throw Open Your Shutters (A Festive Madrigal) and the serene Under Winter Moon. They rounded out their set with a clever medley, Jingle ALLL the Ways, featuring a standout performance by soloist Jo Mullan.

The High School Concert Choir then took the stage and captivated the audience with their diverse and engaging program. They performed the beautiful Winter Canon and the celebratory Tis’ the Season. To close their set, the group brought high energy to the stage with Feliz Navidad, featuring soloist Jack Paulenich.

The Choraliers, the school's premier vocal ensemble, closed the evening with a stunning array of songs. Their set included the timeless Carol of the Bells, a fun arrangement of Rudolph The Red-Nosed Reindeer, the heartfelt Home Again, and the traditional favorite Sleigh Ride. They concluded the concert on a high note with an uplifting rendition of Joy to the World.

The evening was a true testament to the talent, hard work, and unity of the Ottawa Hills Choirs, and it left the audience feeling uplifted and full of holiday spirit. Congratulations to Hayley Hoss and our talented vocalists for a memorable and inspiring performance!

A special thank-you goes out to our talented instrumentalists who provided the perfect musical foundation for the evening: accompanist Bob Duris, percussionist Ben Kerger, and bassist James Gee. The Ottawa Hills Music Theatre Association (OHMTA) also deserves heartfelt gratitude for their continued support of the vocal music program.