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Thank You Annandale and FC LAX

Thank You Annandale and FC LAX

ANNANDALE, Va.— Our family would like to express our sincere appreciation to the Annandale men’s lacrosse program and the Falls Church men’s lacrosse program for honoring both our sons, Malcolm and Matthias, during last night’s lacrosse match at Falls Church High School. We also thank them for their support of the Chris Atwood Foundation (thecaf.org).

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Christmas Eve at Capital Baptist Church

Christmas Eve at Capital Baptist Church
Christmas Eve at Capital Baptist Church
Christmas Eve at Capital Baptist Church
Christmas Eve at Capital Baptist Church
Christmas Eve at Capital Baptist Church

ANNANDALE, Va. — On December 24, 2024, Capital Baptist Church in Annandale, Virginia, hosted two classic Christmas Eve services at 3 p.m. and 5 p.m. The services celebrated the birth of Jesus with traditional carols, a sermon of hope, and a reading of the Christmas story.

📹: absolonkent.net/Christmas_2024/

 

AHS-FCHS 2024 Winter Orchestra Concert

AHS-FCHS 2024 Winter Orchestra Concert
AHS-FCHS 2024 Winter Orchestra Concert

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.

📹: absolonkent.net/AHS_Peforming_Arts/AHS_Winter_Orchestra_Concert_2024/

 

Virginia Tech Honor String Orchestra Festival

Virginia Tech Honor String Orchestra Festival
Virginia Tech Honor String Orchestra Festival
Virginia Tech Honor String Orchestra Festival
Virginia Tech Honor String Orchestra Festival
Virginia Tech Honor String Orchestra Festival

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