With the guidance of Shane Paul, Santa Claus emerged victorious in the battle with his barbarian son during a skit as part of the Winter Concert on Dec. 7. Santa celebrated his victory with the middle school band members. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville- democrat.com
Eli Roark, left, plays piano, while Jacie Hudson plays xylophone during a performance of “Winter Wonderland” at the Winter Concert at the performing arts center on Dec. 17. Kyle Troutman/ ktroutman@ cassville-democrat. comSanta Claus and his barbarian son squared off for battle on stage and through the aisles of the performing arts center at the Winter Concert at the performing arts center on Dec. 17. The skit was part of a performance of “Son of Santa the Barbarian.” The Barbarian was played by John Leuckenhoff, and Santa received guidance for the role from Shane Paul. Kyle Troutman/ktrout-man@ cassville-democrat. comBrody Howell plays a solo during a Wildcat Jazz performance of “You’re a Mean One, Mr. Grinch” at the Winter Concert at the performing arts center on Dec. 17. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat. comAfter winning the battle against his barbarian son for the future of Christmas, Santa Claus ruffles the head of a child attending the Winter Concert on Dec. 17. Kyle Troutman/ktroutman@cassville-democrat.comThe trumpet section of the Wildcat Pride Concert Band plays “Winter Magic” during the Winter Concert at the performing arts center on Dec. 17. Kyle Troutman/ ktrout-man@ cassville- democrat. com