ANNANDALE, Va. — Little Kent 2 performed as a part of the Annandale High School Chamber and Symphony orchestras during the Winter Concert on Tuesday, December 10. This event featured performances by several ensembles from Annandale High School and Falls Church High School, showcasing the students' talent and skill. Under the direction of Anne Raye, Andrew Lisowski, Jennifer Herrera, and Chad Steffey, the various orchestras delivered an evening of memorable music. #PreciousFatherMoments #ProudDad #KENTCANDO #TeamKent #GoAtoms #AnnandaleAtoms #AtomsOrchestra

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ANNANDALE, Va. — The tree decorating and lighting and live music by the Annandale Terrace Elementary School’s 5th-grade chorus were the highlights of The Winter Wonderland Festival at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in Annandale.

Hot cocoa, treats, and activities for children, including winter-themed crafts, were also available. Hosted by the Fairfax County Community Revitalization Section, this was the final community event at the Eileen Garnett Civic Space in 2024 and a great way to celebrate the season. #MyAnnandale

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BLACKSBURG, Va. — I am beyond proud of these talented young musicians who participated in the Virginia Tech Honor String Orchestra Festival this weekend. Matthias, Ryan, and Miya represented Annandale High School and Falls Church High School with exceptional skill and technique.

This year marked the inaugural Virginia Tech Honor String Orchestra Festival, hosted by the School of Performing Arts. The event showcased more than 100 high school students, who were recommended by their directors. Participants attended masterclasses led by Virginia Tech’s string faculty. They performed in a combined concert with the Virginia Tech Philharmonic Orchestra, under the direction of Mathias Elmer, the university’s director of orchestral activities.

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📹: absolonkent.net/AHS_Peforming_Arts/VT_Honor_Strings_Festival_2024/

📹: Ride of the Rangers by Kirt Mosier (YouTube Video via Virginia Tech Philharmonic Orchestra) — youtube.com/watch?v=qv6muRtR5Gs

📹: Mother Goose Suite by Maurice Ravel (YouTube Video via Virginia Tech Philharmonic Orchestra) — youtube.com/watch?v=en0DkyCUbN0

📹: Finlandia, op. 26 by Jean Sibelius (YouTube Video via Virginia Tech Philharmonic Orchestra) — youtube.com/watch?v=OeuslnCmzls

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ANNANDALE, Va., and VIENNA, Va. — The family had another busy weekend, starting Friday night as we joined Little Kent 2 for Senior Night activities and attended the Alfred Street Baptist Church HBCU Festival, and the Annandale High School Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner on Saturday.

On Friday night, Little Kent 2 was one of the students honored during Senior Night at Annandale High School’s football game against Rock Ridge High School. He also performed with the performing arts department, playing "The Star-Spangled Banner" during the pregame ceremony.

On Saturday morning, the family attended the 21st annual Alfred Street Baptist Church Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCU) Festival. The event, designed to connect students and their families with HBCUs, provided scholarship opportunities, on-the-spot admission decisions, and music auditions. Additionally, seminars and exhibitor presentations offered guidance on the college application and financial aid processes.

Saturday evening concluded with the Annandale Athletics Hall of Fame Dinner, where nine individuals and two teams were inducted into the Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024.

📸 AHS Senior Night - absolonkent.net/photogallery/index.php?/category/588

📹 AHS Senior Night - absolonkent.net/AHS_Peforming_Arts/AHS_Football_Game_Pregame-8-November-2024/

📸 2024 AHS Athletics Hall of Fame - absolonkent.net/photogallery/index.php?/category/590

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