Archive: Around Town

Cookies and CarolsLast week the Lansing Theater and Performing Arts (LTAPA) Booster Club held the popular 'Cookies and Carols' at Lansing Middle School.  The program featured the High School Show Choir directed by Lorene Adams, the Middle School Jazz Band directed by Gail Hughes, and the third and fourth grade chorus directed by Cindy Howell, assisted by Casey Phlegar.  And, of course, cookies!



Performances included 'Holiday Joy,' Winter Wonderland,' and 'Silent Night' by the Jazz band, 'Lean on Me,' 'Joy to the World,' 'O Come All Ye Faithfull' by 101z, 'Rag Mop' and 'Christmas Time is Here,' and 'Thank You Very Much,' by the Show Choir, 'Austrian Hymn' by the Middle School Brass, and the third and fourth grade choruses singing 'Ye Shepherds,' Japanese Snow Song,' and 'The Spirit of Hanukkah.'

The audience was encouraged to sing along with the popular tunes, 'Jingle Bells,' Rudolph the Red nosed Reindeer,' and 'We Wish You a Merry Christmas.'


The program raises money each year for LTAPA.  This year the net profit was $1730.44.  The program mixed carols and band performances with cookies and raffles.  The money was tagged for scholarships for graduating seniors who continue their education in the musical arts.  In the past money from Cookies and Carols paid for Curtain legs for the stage, body microphones, amplifiers for the sound system, lights, a travel spot light, the original light board, costume storage boxes, school instrumental rentals for students who can't afford them, scrims, and chairs for the pit orchestra.

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