The CHIEF October 2016

THS Music Department Update

By Matthew Birkett

   The very next day, we have our Fall Chorus Concert with all six ensembles, including the Madrigals and “We’ll Take It From Here” ensembles.      All of this is in a span of a week, so for someone who is in both band and choir, that is approximately twentytwo hours of time, including practices and rehearsal. Let’s wish our band and chorus luck for their performances.

    The Marching Band is hard at work as our season heads to a close, all of this leading to the ultimate U of I Marching Band Competition on the 15th. We will be competing in Class 2a with 6 other schools. Altogether, fortyone different schools are competing from Classes 1­ 5A. In order to be a 2A school, you must have a student population of 351 – 800. 

The PTHS Music Department proudly presents its Fall Choral Concert "Trials & Triumphs" on Sunday, October 16 at 3pm! Enjoy selections from the Concert Choir, two women's ensembles, and Men's Choir. You will also hear from the Madrigal Singers! The choirs will present music in Latin, Hebrew, Russian, Zulu, and English! You will hear music from the Renaissance and Classical periods, Mozart and Vivaldi, as well as traditional Spirituals, Early American Folk Songs, English Madrigals, and a few surprises along the way! No matter your taste in music, you will enjoy these energetic selections! Tickets are free for students! Bring yourself and friends to enjoy a tremendous afternoon of Choral music!