The Arts Excel Holiday Program at First Presbyterian Church in Warren on Friday encompassed music,

The Arts Excel Holiday Program at First Presbyterian Church in Warren on Friday encompassed music, dance and vocals and involved more than 100 kids from 20 Trumbull County school districts. Shae Connors, top, holds Taylor Quinn as they dance the “Silent Nutcracker.” Enjoying the show, above, are Theresa Kirila and her son, A.J., 2, of Burghill. A.J. used a pencil to direct the music. Pupils from the many school districts dressed in seasonal colors to sing to their audience.