Behind the Tree: Inside Mona Shores' 40th Singing Christmas Tree and Shawn Lawton's grand finale

The 40th edition of the Singing Christmas Tree played to rave reviews Dec. 5-7, 2024, at the Frauenthal Center in Muskegon, Mich. It was the 32nd and final year for Mona Shores choir director Shawn Lawton, who is retiring.
This behind-the-scenes video about Lawton and the Singing Christmas Tree is a collaboration by Jordy Camilleri of the MAISD and our Scott DeCamp, featuring hours of behind-the-scenes footage and interviews.
Please watch and share this remarkable 22-minute production, which provides a touching and inspiring look at Lawton, tree angel Makenzie Aney, and a show brought to life by Mona Shores Choir and Mona Shores Orchestra Association students, staff, and countless volunteers.