Winter's Mystery: A Christmas Concert

In the hush of winter’s quiet beauty, the world holds its breath beneath a veil of stillness—awaiting something wondrous yet unseen. Winter’s Mystery invites listeners to journey through this sacred season, where the frozen earth and silent skies conceal a hidden promise.

From the first shimmering peal of bells, a call resounds - beckoning hearts to seek the mystery that lies beyond the quiet. Through melodies shaped by nature’s stillness and the gentle wonder of anticipation, the music leads us toward revelation:the dawning light of the Incarnation, the birth of Jesus Christ - the blessing hidden within winter’s deepest silence.

Fieldstead's 2025 Christmas concert was curated by Choral Director Tyler Wigglesworth and performed by Wescovaires, West Covina High School’s premier auditioned mixed-voice ensemble. Together, through this program, guests were invited to pause and rediscover the wonder and mystery at the heart of Christmas.

Photos by Eric Stoner

Tyler Wigglesworth graduated from The Biola University Conservatory of Music with a bachelor’s degree in music education with an emphasis in voice and choral conducting. Tyler has performed in and conducted such groups as the Biola University Chorale, the Biola University Vocal Jazz Ensemble, and the Paul Delgado Singers. He also participated in all of Biola University’s opera theater and musical theater productions from 2009-2012. In addition, he holds a Master of Arts in teaching degree from Biola University’s School of Education, allowing him to advocate for visual and performing arts programs within his school as well as the district as a whole. 

More recently, Tyler was named a quarterfinalist for the Grammy Award for Music Educator of the Year in 2018, 2019, and 2023. He is a part of the class of 2023 for Yamaha’s 40 under 40 of Excellent Music Educators. Tyler has conducted in world-class venues across the nation such as Carnegie Hall

(New York, NY), Grace Cathedral (San Francisco, CA), and The Renée & Henry Segerstrom Concert Hall (Irvine, CA), as well as internationally in countries such as Germany, and Czech Republic. Tyler has been a sought-after adjudicator for select choral festivals and is an advocate for premiering new music compositions. He has worked with composers and songwriters such as Melanie Penn, AJ Harbison, Joel Balzun, and Trevor Gomes to bring world premiere works to West Covina High School.

Tyler has been impacting the next generation of musicians as the Director of Choral and Vocal Activities at West Covina High School (WCHS) since 2013 and the Performing Arts Academy Coordinator at WCHS since 2020. He has encouraged the students of the WCHS Choral Department into the current music industry by cultivating relationships with organizations such as the Walt Disney Company, the Los Angeles Clippers, the Los Angeles Angels, and the Los Angeles Sparks, as well as notable music industry professionals.

In addition to his work with the Choral Department and the Performing Arts Academy, Tyler has also been the Music Director for various musical theatre companies and organizations. He has worked on productions of In the Heights; Hairspray; Bright Star; How to Succeed In Business Without Really Trying; A Christmas Story: The Musical; Shrek: The Musical; Legally Blonde; Mamma Mia; High School Musical; Matilda, Hades Town, as well as an upcoming production of Once on This Island with WCHS’s Musical Theatre Department.

Tyler has served as the Visual and Performing Arts Coordinator for Secondary Schools in the West Covina Unified School District since January 2024. In this role, he brings a broader perspective to arts education, supporting and celebrating the incredible teaching happening across all disciplines - including music, dance, theatre, and visual arts - at both the middle and high school levels. This position allows him to advocate for the arts district-wide while continuing to foster meaningful opportunities for students and teachers alike.

Wescovaires is West Covina High School's premier auditioned, mixed-voice ensemble. Composed of the school's most exceptional sophomore, junior, and senior singers, this ensemble is designed to cultivate top-tier musicianship while performing both standard and new works. 

This award-winning ensemble, with its remarkable versatility, adeptly performs classical and contemporary genres - from Pop and Jazz, to Art Songs, R&B, Broadway, and more. This group has formed relationships within the music industry and has worked for large entertainment organizations such as The Walt Disney Company. Alongside these opportunities, Wescovaires has also received invitations to College/University festivals, allowing the students to showcase their talent at institutions like University of Southern California, Cal State Fullerton, Azusa Pacific University, Fullerton Community College, Biola University, Mt. San Antonio Community College, and more.

In addition, Wescovaires has commissioned and performed new choral works from composers such as Melanie Penn, AJ Harbison, and Trevor Gomes. They also recently premiered a new work by LA-based composer, Joel Balzun. 

At the heart of Wescovaires is a commitment that strives to nurture the talents and foster the growth of the next generation of singers. It aligns directly with the mission of the West Covina High School Choral Department which aims to build, unify, and strengthen a department that develops future musicians through rigorous study and performance of high-quality music.  

To find out more about this ensemble, as well as the many other ensembles within the West Covina High School Choral Department, please visit the website at WCHSchoir.com or follow on all major social media platforms @WCHS_choir.

Accompanist:  Kana Croissant

Violin:  Phil Glenn

Viola:  Dan Liu

Cello:  Emma Nelson

Bass:  Marlon Martinez

Narrator:  Shawn Winters