The United Knights Concert Band performs under the direction of Laurie Routt from the stage of the Union Middle School auditorium as part of the 2021 Winter Band Concert on Friday, Dec. 10. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

United Knights Concert Band member Jill Hanson performs a xylophone solo from the Union Middle School auditorium stage as her instructor, Director Laurie Routt (left) looks on during the band’s performance of “Selections from The Polar Express” on Friday, Dec. 10. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

The United Knights Concert Band performs under the direction of Laurie Routt from the stage of the Union Middle School auditorium as part of the 2021 Winter Band Concert on Friday, Dec. 10. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Union Middle School Band Director Laurie Routt directs the Sixth Grade Band as part of the 2021 Winter Band Concert in the middle school auditorium on Friday, Dec. 10. The Sixth Grade Band performed five holiday selections to a packed house including “O Come, All Ye Faithful,” “Sing We Now of Christmas,” and “The Little Drummer Boy.” Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Members of Union Middle School's Sixth Grade Band perform as part of the 2021 Winter Band Concert in the middle school auditorium on Friday, Dec. 10. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker

Members of Union Middle School's Sixth Grade Band perform as part of the 2021 Winter Band Concert in the middle school auditorium on Friday, Dec. 10. Photo by Ruby F. Bodeker