The St. Olaf Orchestra and five choirs, featuring more than 500 student musicians, perform at this year’s Christmas Festival. Photo provided

Two Austin High School graduates performed in the annual St. Olaf College Christmas Festival in Northfield Dec. 5th through 8th.

Kelsey Fleming, from Austin, is a member of the St. Olaf Orchestra and the Chapel Choir. Fleming is a music education major. She is the daughter of Keith and Kelly Fleming.

David Koser, from Austin, is a member of the St. Olaf Choir. Koser is a biology and music major. He is the son of Brian and Pamela Koser.

The St. Olaf Christmas Festival is one of the oldest musical celebrations of Christmas in the United States. Started in 1912 by F. Melius Christiansen, founder of the St. Olaf College Music Department, the festival features more than 500 student musicians who are members of five choirs and the St. Olaf Orchestra.

The festival, which is regularly broadcast nationwide on public television and radio, has been featured in hundreds of publications, including TV Guide, the Wall Street Journal and the Los Angeles Times.