An African Christmas carol delighted the audience at tonight’s 69th annual Staples Candlelight Concer. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

UPDATE Choral Director Alice Lipson was all smiles as she addressed a very appreciative audience at tonight’s Staples High School Candlelight Concert. Due to the predicted snowstorm, Saturday’s performances have been rescheduled to Sunday at 5 p.m. and 7:30 p.m. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Sophomore Sam Weiser accompanied the combined Chorus and Chorale on his violin at tonight’s Staples High School Candlelight Concert. The number was “Pitakhta” by Baruch J. Cohon. Sam is one of a few sophomores in the Symphonic Orchestra. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Who’s been naughty and who’s been nice? Santa and Mrs. Claus look over their list, making sure to check it twice during the production number of the Staples Candlelight Concert tonight. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

What are the holidays without Rudolf, the red-nosed reindeer? The most famous reindeer of all was in the Staples Candlelight Concert tonight. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

This elf had a mischievous look in her eye during tonight’s Staples High School Candlelight Concert. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com

Santa Claus had plenty of helpers at tonight’s Staples Candlelight Concert. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Choral Director Alice Lipson led the Chorus and Chorale at tonight’s Staples Candlelight Concert. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Phyllis Groner for WestportNow.com

Staples High School Principal John Dodig (l) and Superintendent of Schools Elliott Landon were among those attending tonight’s Staples Candlelight Concert. (CLICK TO ENLARGE) Lynn U. Miller for WestportNow.com