Christopher Kosmaceski guides the band in full harmony, as the energy-filled performance brings the music to life under the lights.

Dr. Michael Helgerman leads the Symphonic Band, one of the five ensembles that performed at the instrumental music department’s winter concert on Thursday, Dec.12. The performance was highlighted with many Christmas classics such as “The Polar Express” and “Let It Snow.”

Senior Kasper Taraska plays the guitar in his solo performance of “Jazz Waltz of the Sugar Plum Fairy,” a variation of the classic Tchaikovsky piece. Following WJ music department tradition, seniors across all ensembles wore Santa hats during their performances.

Conductor Christopher Kosmaceski settles the jazz ensemble as they near the end of a song. Kosmaceski, the chair of the music department, also teaches Symphonic Orchestra and Piano 1.

Conductor Dr. Michael Helgerman walks to the front of the stage for his concluding message. In addition to the ensembles he conducts, Helgerman also directs WJ’s pep band and drumline.