🎶 2026 Winter Benefit Concert: An Afternoon of Music, Courage, and Community
On Saturday, January 24, our Michelle Tuesday Music School families filled the hall at St. Luke Lutheran Church with something bigger than music. Together, we gathered to support Gahanna Residents in Need, and by the end of the afternoon our community had donated a record-breaking 221.1 pounds of food.
And what an incredible gift it was.
Beating the Storm
We were also fortunate with timing. The final applause barely faded before the winter storm strengthened outside, and it reminded us how powerful it is when a community comes together to take care of one another.
Two sessions, at 3:00 and 4:00 PM, gave dozens of students the chance to share what they’ve been working on. Yes, we had a small delay at the start thanks to some slideshow hiccups. But if anything, it created even more time for deep breaths, last-minute tuning, and the quiet encouragement that makes MTMS feel like family.
Backstage and in the audience, pep talks were everywhere. Teachers knelt beside benches. Parents squeezed hands. Friends whispered, “You’ve got this.”
And then the music began.
Building Confidence
One moment captured the spirit of the day perfectly. A student felt the nerves hit right when their turn approached. Instead of giving up, they waited, regrouped, and bravely returned later in the session. When they played, they did beautifully. And the applause that followed wasn’t just for the notes — it was for resilience, growth, and the courage to try again.
That is why we perform.
An Afternoon to Remember
Our performers represented the rosters of Teachers Kristen, Sarah, Leann, Michelle, Steve, and Walt, each teacher cheering on their students with unmistakable pride. Meanwhile, Kira and Tiffany kept the concert running smoothly in the sound booth, with Teacher Walt jumping in to help whenever needed. And Kitt was in the balcony, shooting photos to commemorate the event.
From classical favorites to holiday tunes, from heartfelt solos to family collaborations, every piece added something special to the afternoon.
Thank you to the students, families, staff and volunteers who participated in this concert event. We love our community and making it stronger together.
Because of our students’ hard work and our families’ generosity, neighbors in need will have fuller shelves this winter.
We are so proud of the bravery on that stage, the kindness in those donations, and the community that makes both possible.
Thank you for being part of it! ❤️🎶
Enjoy a handful of photos from the event below. Click or tap on each thumbnail to see the full image. Parents, contact the receptionist or media@michelletuesday.com to request the full set of photos for your child’s performance.
🎵 Concert Program
- Trombone – Mozart Melody
- Percussion – Solo #1 for snare and bass drum
- Piano – Jingle Bells
- Piano – Paper Airplane
- Piano – A Minuet for Mr. Bach’s Children
- Piano – Auld Lang Syne
- Piano – Beneath the Winter Moon
- Piano – Crescent Moon
- Piano – Test Drive from How to Train Your Dragon
- Piano – Auld Lang Syne
- Piano – O Holy Night
- Piano – Prelude in C – Bach
- Piano – Burgmüller Ballade
- Guitar – Bourrée
- Cello – Rolling Along
- Violin – A Christmas Duet (with teacher accompaniment)
- Violin – Can’t Help Falling in Love
- Violin – Jingle Bell Rock
- Voice – Caro mio ben
- Violin – Song for Christine
- Guitar – Scarborough Fair
- Piano – I Just Can’t Wait to Be King
- Piano – I Have a Little Dreidel
- Piano – Carol of the Bells
- Piano – I Saw Three Ships
- Piano – Evergreen
- Piano – Forest Song
- Piano – Halo Theme
- Piano – Saint Nick Boogie
- Piano – Rockin’ Around the Christmas Tree
- Piano – Rock Those Halls
- Piano – Winter Wind
- Piano – Song of India
- Piano – Alone on Christmas Eve
- Violin – Simple Gifts (duet with teacher)
- Glockenspiel – Linus & Lucy (duet with Michelle Tuesday, piano)
- Guitar – Canzone
- Percussion: Snare Drum – The Liberty Bell
- Voice, Guitar & Bass Guitar – The First Noel (sisters performing together)