Christmas by Candlelight, Act I

Ben and Melanie are excited to start the show.

Our Hope Boutique features fine crafted items for sale, all made by the students.

Darren, Carol, Alexis and April open the show with the Chimers group playing 'Silver Bells'.

Dena's lovely voice sings 'Song for a Winter's Night' as Christie dances in the background.

A traditional Korean fan dance is transformed for the season with 'In My Christmas Dreams'.

'Silent Night' featured Ron singing in Inuit, the vocal choir with the sign language class interpreting.

Our trio of Tom, Paul and Howard under the direction of Steve Enzweiler sang 'Hark the Herald Angels Sing'.

Paul rocks the drums on 'Feliz Navidad'.

Fred shows us his joyful accordion with 'Jingle Bells'.

All of the students participate enthusiastically in the first half finale.

Hope University presents it's annual Christmas Show for 2011 titled 'Christmas by Candlelight'.  This program is one of Hope's yearly highlights and this year we were underwritten by several generous donors to be able to use the historic Plummer Auditorium in Fullerton California.  Any and all students who choose to perform are included in the program.  This is a wonderful opportunity for Hope to showcase the students many talents.  We have a hand bell choir, a singing choir, a men's choir group the Hi-Hopes musical group.  There is a drama group, the sign language group and several dancing groups who all were able to have a part in the show.  This is a sampling of the first half of this years program beautifully photographed by Eric Stoner.

Celebrating Our Volunteers

The Hand Bells Perform.

Kim M. on keyboard and Dena S. singing.

A dramatic moment for Cindy H. and Jason R.

Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn, speak about volunteering.

Nick Latimer, board member and volunteer.

Matt Sauer, Hope University Board President.

Michelle E., Carol R. and Mikki D. in a drama performance.

Waiting to go on stage.

On Thursday, February 24th, Hope University honored last year's volunteers with a Volunteer Appreciation Celebration.
The Hi-Hopes performed, the Hand Bells and Chimes were rung, the Choir, Glee and Ensemble classes and the Drama class performed.  We recognized our volunteers with a gift and many 'thank yous'.
Mr. and Mrs. Blackburn spoke to us about helping at the mural, Nick Latimer, a board member, told us of the fun he is having here as a volunteer and the board president, Matt Sauer, spoke about his experiences with our program. 
We do appreciate our many volunteers and hope to see many more in 2011.
Thank You Volunteers!