12/22/12 Grayslake Students from Frederick School Cadet Band perform for the Salvation Army Holiday kettle drive at the Jewel store in Grayslake. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media

Aaron Mulder performs with his students from Frederick School Cadet Band for the Salvation Army Holiday kettle drive at the Jewel store in Grayslake. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media

Director Eric Rivera and his students from Frederick School Cadet Band perform for the Salvation Army Holiday kettle drive at the Jewel store in Grayslake. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media

Gloved hands play with instruments as students from Frederick School Cadet Band perform for the Salvation Army Holiday kettle drive at the Jewel store in Grayslake. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media

Leslie Hicks smiles behind his Santa beard while ringing the Salvation Army Bell as students from Frederick School Cadet Band perform for the Salvation Army Holiday kettle drive at the Jewel store in Grayslake. "I like to see the kids laugh. Bring the Christmas Spirit and the beard makes them smile," Leslie Hicks. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media

Leslie Hicks smiles behind his Santa beard while ringing the Salvation Army Bell as students from Frederick School Cadet Band perform for the Salvation Army Holiday kettle drive at the Jewel store in Grayslake. "I like to see the kids laugh. Bring the Christmas Spirit and the beard makes them smile," Leslie Hicks. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media

Students from Frederick School Cadet Band perform for the Salvation Army Holiday kettle drive at the Jewel store in Grayslake. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media

Brianna Storino and students from Frederick School Cadet Band perform for the Salvation Army Holiday kettle drive at the Jewel store in Grayslake. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media

Brianna Storino and students from Frederick School Cadet Band perform for the Salvation Army Holiday kettle drive at the Jewel store in Grayslake. | Dan Luedert~Sun-Times Media