NILES — Niles High School bands performed their winter holiday concert on Thursday at the high school auditorium.

The performance by the Jazz Band, the Concert Band and the Symphonic Band included songs “Jingle Bell Rock,” “Sleigh Ride,” “The Polar Express” and “Beware the Krampus,” which was also narrated by Marilyn Klimek.

The bands performed an encore concert on Sunday, Dec. 16, and hosted Santa Claus for free pictures with concert-goers and community members.

The Niles High School band program is under the direction of Joshua C. Doe, assisted by Keith Hiscott. (Leader photos/ANGIE MARCINIAK)