The CHIEF September 2020

Barbershop and Madrigals

B y G a b e T r a v i s

PTHS is back in session and the Barbershop Quartet is working hard to make the best of the year that they can. The 2020 Barbershop members are Mason Christenson, Joseph Gilmor, Lukas Morrissette, and Gabriel Travis, all led by Mr. Joseph Durbin to be the best they can be throughout the changes brought on by Covid-19. The Barbershop members are learning songs such as the “Star Spangled Banner” to sing at sporting events in the upcoming future as well as songs such as “Smile” and “Country Roads” to sing at concert events later in the year. Rest assured that the Barbershop is working hard to give it their all this 2020 PTHS school year. The 2020 Madrigal season is also underway as a new group is taking on a plan to accommodate for Covid-19 and create the best season they can throughout the year. The Madrigals, another group led by Mr. Joseph Durbin, perform many carols and songs throughout the Christmas season. While a live performance is not currently a possibility as the safety of the Madrigals and the audience is of the utmost importance to the group, Mr. Durbin is currently planning to record and release a CD to the public later in the year. The Madrigals are already hard at work preparing songs to record.

Choir Update By Joe Gilmor

Now that school is back in session, the PTHS Choir has begun rehearsals for the 2020- 2021 school year. Directed by Mr. Durbin, the various ensembles are shaking off the dust as they continue to expand their repertoires and hone their musical talents. While no performances have been planned for the year, Mr. Durbin is looking for other ways in which his students’ voicesmay be heard outside of the classroom, including potential digital performances. While the future is still uncertain, one thing is for sure: members of the PTHS Choir will continue to sing and develop their skills as musicians – one way or another.

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