Amy Friedl will be taking her holiday show to the Paramount Theater Saturday, Dec. 14, in Cedar Rapids, and she won’t be alone.

This year, her show will feature members of the Mount Vernon High School Swingin’ Stangs perform- ing alongside her in several songs.

“They’re such a talented group, and I can’t wait to see the kids up on the big Paramount stage,” Friedl said.

Friedl said the show this year contains a variety of classic holiday songs and contemporary favorites, as well as some of their favorite non-holiday music.

“My band members and I have been playing together for years so it’s fun to weave in some of our favorite songs,” Friedl said.

She said working with director Scott Weber and the Swingin’ Stangs has been “an incredible experience.”

“Scott’s energy and drive shines through the students in their playing,” Friedl said. “My music director Luke Viertel and I were so impressed with them at our first rehearsal – they could’ve performed it for an audience that day! The players are focused and respectful. I’m just so honored to work with them.”

She also said it’s been fulfilling to share with students the mission of why she and her team create music and perform.

“That fulfillment of performing goes far beyond just playing the notes correctly,” Friedl said. “We’re telling a story and sharing our gifts with the audience.”

Tickets are still available for the show, and the discount code GOSTANGS will get Mount Vernon friends $5 off each ticket.