Students take on musical chairs in CC businesses
Six students and orchestra director Bethany Rhine perform holiday music for the Aromas Coffee regulars gathered Wednesday morning. Press photos by Kate Hayden
Junior Ruby Peterson and freshman Libbie McKeag play as part of the chamber orchestra during their second business stop of five on Wednesday.
Aromas Coffee owner Bryan Elsbury helps a customer as Charles City string musicians perform holiday music for coffee drinkers.
Junior Ben Schwickerath plays the cello in Aromas Coffee on Wednesday.
By Kate Hayden, khayden@charlescitypress.com
What feels more elegant than hearing a live chamber orchestra with your morning cup of coffee?
Ten o’clock regulars at Aromas Coffee on Main Street had a treat not on the seasonal menu. Six members of the Charles City High School chamber orchestra arrived, with violins, violas, a cello and a bass in tow. Along with director Bethany Rhine, the group performed a small repertoire of holiday staples, including traditional carols and popular music.
Charles City residents have many chances to hear other Charles City student musicians through the rest of this week:
Dec. 14
9:20 a.m.: High school choir at First Security Bank & Trust
10 a.m.: High school choir at Aromas Coffee
10:40 a.m.: High school choir at McDonald’s
11:20 a.m.: High school choir at Hy-Vee
12 p.m.: High school choir at Comet Bowl
Dec. 15
12 p.m.: Middle school band at First Citizens National Bank
12:40 p.m.: Elementary school choir at First Citizens National Bank
1:20 p.m.: High school Orchestra at First Citizens National Bank
1:50 p.m.: High school choir at First Citizens National Bank
Dec. 19
4:30 p.m.: High school orchestra at McDonald’s
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