Published February 19. 2026 11:18PM
The Orefield Middle School chorus presented its winter concert Jan. 22 at Parkland High School.
The concert was directed by Erich Joella, music and theater director, at Orefield Middle School.
“The Rose,” by Phyllis Aleta Wolfe; “The Peaceful Alleluia,” by Jean Anne Schafferman and “Sixty Million Snowflakes” by Phyllis Aleta Wolfe were performed by the Orefield Middle School Chorale.
The sixth grade chorus performed “Marianwürchen” (Ladybug) by Johannes Brahms and “Cuckoo Clock Duet” by Andy Beck.
An appreciative crowd of families and friends enjoyed the concert.
PRESS PHOTOS BY LOU WHEELANDThe Orefield Middle School Chorus, under the direction of Erich Joella, presents its winter concert in the auditorium at Parkland High School, Jan. 22.
Erich Joella, Orefield Middle School music director, leads members of the sixth grade chorus in singing, “Sixty Million Snowflakes” during the winter concert.
Some of the members of the Orefield Middle School sixth grade chorus are seen in this photo from the winter concert in the auditorium at Parkland High School.
Members of the Orefield Middle School Chorus are seen in this photo from the winter concert.
Orefield Middle School Music Director Erich Joella raises his arms at the conclusion of “Marianwürchen” (Ladybug) during the school’s winter concert.
Orefield Middle School student Layton Schaffer sings the solo line from “The Cuckoo Clock Duet” by Andy Beck during the winter concert.
Orefield Middle School Music Director Erich Joella raises the arm of student Layton Schaffer acknowledging his solo performance in “The Cuckoo Clock Duet” at the winter concert.
