By: Ainsley Hall
INWOOD — Musselman High School’s Choral Department is hosting the Snow Globe Festival this weekend, where families will gather for a fun evening listening to the choir, playing games and spending time together.
This event, which will take place at Musselman High School at 4 p.m. on Saturday and 5 p.m. on Sunday, will help raise money for the Kaleidoscope Show Choir to compete in the Show Choir Nationals, where only three West Virginia groups have performed.
Last year, the choral department sold special treats, such as hot cocoa, to raise money to go to nationals. This year, it decided to do even more by creating a fun and unique event for the community.
James Miller, Musselman High School choral director, shared that the festival is a great way for the choir to connect with the community.
“What I love, as a choral director, is just giving the students the chance to sing,” Miller said. “A lot of people don’t think about what we do for the community. The band plays during football games and brings people together for that, but the choir finds other ways to have a positive impact.”
The event begins with a performance from the choir. Then, guests will enjoy a meal before trying out the different games and activities throughout the school cafeteria. Students from the choir planned and will lead each station. There might even be a few special holiday guests who will come to visit.
At the end of the festival, guests will gather for a Christmas sing-along and the choir will sing a few more songs.
Alexander Thomas, dance captain for the choir and senior at Musselman High School is excited to perform. He helped choreograph one of the songs and also helped teach others how to dance. One of his favorite parts about being a part of this event is seeing all the smiling faces as they sing.
“It really lifts the holiday spirit,” Thomas said. “It’s an event people always enjoy going to and is a great opportunity to have fun and enjoy the different activities going on.”
Advanced tickets cost $15, while tickets at the door will cost $20. Proceeds will go toward the Musselman Choral Department. For more information, visit the Musselman High School Choral Department Facebook page.