DGS Fine Arts takes the stage for ‘Dimensions’ concert

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Dylan Mora, Photo Editor
December 15, 2025
Combined Orchestras and Choirs close out the 2025 'Dimensions' concert with a large ensemble performance.
Combined Orchestras and Choirs close out the 2025 ‘Dimensions’ concert with a large ensemble performance.
Dylan Mora

On Dec. 11, the Performing Arts Center is filled with music from all directions as DGS hosts its annual Dimensions Concert. With preparations being taken weeks in advance, the concert was a multifaceted musical experience with performances across the main stage, both balconies and from the center aisle.

While the audience is focused on the musical performers, senior Mo Harris is working with the audio, ensuring that the levels remain tuned for the audience. Harris is one of multiple students who work to ensure that the technical side of the performance goes by smoothly.

Senior Mo Harris is one of the people who works behind the scenes to ensure that the ‘Dimensions’ concert goes smoothly. As a sound chief their role includes monitoring the microphones and sound output to ensure a smooth listening and amplification experience, (Dylan Mora)

As the clock nears 7 p.m., members of the combined wind symphony and concert bands await for the audience to take their seats to begin the concert. With energy being high as a packed auditorium settles for the beginning of the concert.

With minutes left before the official show begins, members of the Concert and Symphonic bands set up on stage preparing for a night of many performances. As family and friends file in the Performing Arts Center is full of energy. (Dylan Mora)

Illuminated by a spotlight, seniors Amari Thomas, Jurate Davies and junior Madelynn Alegria begin their performance of “Landslide” by the band Fleetwood Mac. One of the core aspects of the concert is the changing location of the performance–with larger ensembles performing on the main stage and smaller groups performing on the balcony. The audiences attention never stays on one place for too long.

Choir members Amari Thomas, Jurate Davies and Madelynn Alegria perform a cover of ‘Landslide’ by Fleetwood Mac. Performing from the left balcony, the choir members switch up the direction of sound and bring their performance closer to the audience. (Dylan Mora)

The location of the performances isn’t the only thing that changes. The type of music also changes as the concert goes on with different genres of music ranging from classical to jazz to modern pop, the concert also covered the different dimensions of the music world.

The DGS Jazz Combo appears on the right balcony and performs “Strasbourg/St. Denis” by Roy Hargrove. The Jazz Combo brings a different style of music compared to the Wind Symphony and Concert Band which performed before them. (Dylan Mora)

Looking on from the balcony, senior Carly Bleau prepares for her solo during the second act. The Dimensions concert allows for students to perform and shine on their own.

Senior Carly Bleau prepares for her solo above the crowd during act two. Illuminated only by the stage lights, Bleau takes a moment to prepare before the spotlight falls on her. (Dylan Mora)

Situated just above the audience, percussionist Syle Emde performs “Swirls of Decadence” by Nathan Daughtrey, as one of the first solo acts, Emde is able to surprise those who are new to the Dimensions concert with a solo performance.

Percussionist Syle Emde is the first soloist act of the night with their performance of “Swirls of Decadence” by Nathan Daughtrey. Performing right next to the audience, Emde brings a new sense of direction to the performance. (Dylan Mora)

As the Dimensions concert comes to an end, fake snow falls from the ceiling as the combined orchestras and choirs close the night with “Winter Wonderland of Snow,” encapsulating the holiday spirit and serving as a creative farewell to the audience after a night of performances.

Snow cascades down from the ceiling of the Performing Arts Center as the concert draws to a close with the Orchestra Winds, Strings and Combined choirs perform 'Winter Wonderland of Snow' by Felix Bemard & Jules Styne.
Snow cascades down from the ceiling of the Performing Arts Center as the concert draws to a close with the orchestra winds, strings and combined choirs perform “Winter Wonderland of Snow” by Felix Bemard & Jules Styne. (Dylan Mora)