Break into song at the Belmont secondary schoolB次元官网网址檚 winter concert.

The annual show features the concert band, concert choir, two jazz bands, two vocal jazz ensembles, a rhythm and blues band, two small jazz ensembles and two student led combos taking the stage. More than 120 student musicians will perform, many in more than one group.

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Grade 11 student Ai Horton will perform with five different groups at the show: jazz band A, concert band, concert choir, rhythm and blues band and in a small jazz ensemble.

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According to tradition, the Belmont winter concert will end with a holiday sing-a-long.

The winter concert is Dec. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Spotswood gym at the school, 3067 Jacklin Rd.

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Doors open at 6 p.m. and admission is by donation.