Performing during the Upper Valley Community Orchestra Christmas Concert are, left to right, Jonathan Moniaci, 11, Benjamin Burley, 10, Dane Moniaci, 13, and Violette Weis, 15, all of Sidney. The kids are members of the youth orchestra “Crescendo!” Directing the students are their instructor, Kendra Krouskop-Smith. The performance was held at the Historic Sidney Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 17. Jonathan and Dane are the children of Joe and Meghan Moniaci. Benjamin is the son of Don and Sarah Burley. Violette is the daughter of Thomas and Shannon Weis.

Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News

The Upper Valley Community Orchestra performs a Christmas Concert at the Historic Sidney Theatre on Sunday, Dec. 17.

Luke Gronneberg | Sidney Daily News