Fred Palmer directs the Holton-Elkhorn Band at its annual Christmas concert Dec. 14 in the James A. Wehner Auditorium at Elkhorn Area High School. The band generally boasts between 40 and 44 members between the ages of 16 and 80 and boasts a strong partnership with the high school. See more photos from the concert in the Dec. 26 Independent. (Dave Dresdow photo)