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On Dec. 17, the band hosted their winter concert at FHN. The concert took place over a week after the annual band banquet on Dec. 8, where seniors in band were recognized for their work throughout years of membership. Band students and families gathered to celebrate the seniors’ accomplishments and enjoy food.

“Band helped me with making friends and growing together with other students,” senior Jaydn Wells, FHN Wind Ensemble member said. “[It’s] a really a special place to find yourself.”

For the winter concert, doors opened at 7 p.m., and students and families were invited to watch the concert. It was the first band concert held in the school’s new auditorium. “It was exciting,” Wells said. “Some of the pieces we have combined with the concert band, which are freshmen only, so we had a lot of people on stage.”

The bands worked on over four pieces, totaling over three months of hard work. “It’s okay to be nervous. But, think of your nerves as excitement,” Wells said.