Santa has his elves. The Staples High School music department has Jim Honeycutt.
Though he retired in 2016, the video production teacher returned this month to coordinate video coverage of the Candlelight Concert.
Now — with help from audio production instructor Geno Heiter and consultant Mike Phillis — Candlelight fans around the globe can enjoy the 77th annual show.
Highlights include:
- “Sing We Noel” is at 8:35.
- Luke Rosenberg’s choral groups (15:45 27:35, and 36:00).
- Adele Valovich’s symphonic orchestra (46:40).
- Nick Mariconda’s symphonic band (59:15).
- Don Rickenback’s production number (01:20:00).
- The rousing “Hallelujah Chorus” (01:34:10).
Unwrap this gift carefully. It’s very precious!