Music teacher Jen Burkemper calls for a holding a high note at choir rehearsal. The Treble Choir and the Symphonic Orchestra at Hinsdale Central High School. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Claudia Schabes sings "I'll Be Home For Christmas" at rehearsal. The Treble Choir and the Symphonic Orchestra at Hinsdale Central High School rehearsed their music for upcoming holiday concerts on Friday morning. | Jon Langham—for Sun-Times Media
Scott Nelson of Hinsdale plays the cello during rehearsal. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Jen Burkemper leads the Treble Choir in some warmup exercises as they begin rehearsals. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Sarah Saltiel watches for her cue during rehearsals. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Music Department Chair Jeff Wirtz leads the Symphonic Orchestra during a rehearsal for Hinsdale Central's upcoming concert Friday. | Jon Langham—for Sun-Times Media
Cellist Carl Lamoureux of Hinsdale concentrates on his music. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
Wesley Graziano of Oak Brook plays the cello during rehearsals. The Treble Choir and the Symphonic Orchestra at Hinsdale Central High School rehearsed for upcoming concerts on Friday. | Jon Langham~for Sun-Times Media
HINSDALE — With sleigh bells and saxophones, Hinsdale Central students will perform one of several school holiday concerts. “This is an opportunity for someone to come in and hear every area of our music department at one time,” said Jeff Wirtz, chairman of the department. … Read More