Blown away by the talent, emcees and “Anamosa Idol” judges Ingrid Richie, Peyton Bryan and Ava Perry (Ingrid Vaughn, Peyton Werling and Ava Remley) give a standing ovation and hold up perfect 10s during the parody theme at Sounds and Sweets on Feb. 27.

Dance Trio, from left, Faith Ewing, Selah Hoyt and Brylee LaDue light up the stage at Sounds and Sweets with their dynamic hip-hop dance routine.

Beloved duo Hank and Mabel made a break from the nursing home to help in the auditioning of homemade desserts during Sounds and Sweets Feb. 27.

Jason Anderson was named the Anamosa Music Booster Ambassador of 2026 for his dedication to countless hours of supporting students through set building, props, and event work, and for contributing to the purchase and customization of the new Fine Arts trailer.

During a card magic trick, Anamosa Social Studies Teacher Matt English pops a balloon with a pencil and a single card drops to the stage.

Anamosa Social Studies Teacher Matt English holds a Jack of Hearts card during the card magic trick.

Anamosa Social Studies teacher Matt English holds a Jack of Hearts card during a magic trick performed by Malachi Herrick, center, after Jocelyn Duncan, on right, appears stunned from earlier when she selected the same card.

Anamosa High School Vocal Music Director Andrew Eley leads the auctions for different homemade sweets, including this s’more dessert, between the acts.

Andrew Davis performs a solo on the saxophone during the Jazz Band 1 performance.

Many watch Anamosa High School's Jazz 1 perform at the Sounds and Sweets event on Feb. 27.

Anamosa Seniors Caitlyn Gorman and Rheagyn Uthoff perform “It Is What It Is” by Jenna Raine.

The Broadway hit from “Hamilton,” “Aaron Burr Sir,” was performed by, from left, Griffin Embree, Elijah Secrist, Adam Brophy and Matthew Greif. Not pictured is Eli Lambertsen.

Audrey Zoller sports pink sunglasses during Jazz Band 1's performance.

Piano soloist Levi Jenkins performs a song he dedicated to his grandpa during the Sounds and Sweets, Feb. 27.

Ethan Cleveland performs a solo on the saxophone during the Jazz Band 1 performance.

Many partake in the silent auction before and during the Sounds and Sweets intermission.

Several loved ones line up to purchase shoutouts and colorful carnations for their students performing during Sounds and Sweets.