Each year the Chelsea School District holds its Faculty and Friends Show to raise money for the Chelsea Music Boosters. The show is always entertaining. Always.

This year’s show started with the Swager boys.

Next was Rob Knopper. Mr Knopper is a CHS graduate who went on to study at Juilliard and is now a member of the MET Orchestra. Here’s an understatement: the man knows what he’s doing.

Next was a performance of “Big Girls Don’t Cry” by three…not-girls. This performance brought the house down.

The one in the middle is a county commissioner. You may remember him from last year, when he showed up dressed as a lion. Do we have some very likable public officials here in Washtenaw County? You bet we do.

Next was a clarinet performance.

The ever-popular North Creek Fiddlers then took the stage.

A performance from the musical Wicked followed.

Next, two of Chelsea’s excellent music teachers played a duet.

Until someone proves otherwise, I will continue to believe that the gentleman on the left, known locally as Jim Otto, is actually noted actor Hector Elizondo.

Next up was John Zainea.

If you’re curious about the music of Mr. Zainea, you can hear him here.

The Chelsea Chamber Players followed.

The Brian Brill Trio next confused the audience by being a trio of four people, bringing to mind Douglas Adams’ famed trilogy of five books.

That’s Mr. Brill on the piano. He’s an accomplished composer.

Concluding the show was The Quill, a group featuring CHS students.