This week, Wayne County Public Schools students will spread holiday cheer through festive songs and melodies at the annual district-wide Choral Showcase, with performances being held on Wednesday and Thursday at the Dillard Middle School auditorium.

This is a change in venue from previous years due to construction.

This is the 23rd year of the annual holiday showcase. The showcase first began in 2001 with 12 schools participating. This year, students will be participating from 21 schools.

“The Choral Showcase is a highlight for our music and choral programs,” said Christine White, Title IV Enrichment Facilitator. “I appreciate the efforts of our students, teachers, and choral instructors who have spent the past few months preparing for this special two-night event.”

The schedule for the participating schools is as follows:

Wednesday: Carver Heights Elementary, Eastern Wayne Elementary, Fremont Elementary, Greenwood Middle, Meadow Lane Elementary, North Drive Elementary, Northeast Elementary, Northwest Elementary, Rosewood Elementary, Rosewood Middle/High, Tommy’s Road Elementary

Thursday: Brogden Middle, Brogden Primary, Carver Elementary, Grantham Elementary, Mount Olive Middle, Southern Wayne High, Spring Creek Elementary, Spring Creek High, Spring Creek Middle

Doors open at 5:45 p.m. and the programs will begin at 6:30 p.m. each night.

Admission is $6, and all proceeds will benefit the choral programs at the participating schools. Children under five years old are admitted free of charge.

All Tickets for the event will be sold via GoFan.

The free GoFan app for iOS and Android devices can be downloaded. Search for the “Wayne County Public Schools” in the GoFan app or the webpage gofan.co/app/school/NC67784.

Tickets will be redeemed via SmartPhone or device at the door of the event.