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Concert Schedule for 2008

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Hamilton-Gibson Choir Openings for Singers in Grades 2-12
Hamilton-Gibson Choirs Tours All 67 Counties Hamilton-Gibson Choirs will perform in every county in the state, announced director Thomas Putnam at the HG Choir Kick-off on Monday. The goal is to sing in all 67 counties within ten years. The incoming singers in second grade this year, potentially will see this goal accomplished, and all the other singers will realize they have been a part of something big. “I’ve never heard of anyone—anywhere—initiating such a venture,” said Representative Matthew Baker. “Arlen Specter visits every county in one year, but to my knowledge no singing group has ever attempted this.” The HG Choirs, which began in 1996 have toured to Toronto, New York City, Washington DC, Prague in the Czech Republic, and Brazil. Designated by the Tioga County Commissioners as the Tioga County Singing Youth Ambassadors; and by the Pennsylvania’s Legislature as Pennsylvania’s Singing Youth Ambassadors. As such, it seemed only right to direct attention to HG’s own home and sing throughout the Commonwealth. The program consists of four choirs which perform both separately and together. Choir TOO, a training choir includes grades 2-4. The Concert Choir includes grades 5-8. The Young Women’s Choir includes girls in grades 9-12. The Young Men’s Choir includes boys in grades 9-12. Each singing group rehearses once each week: Choir TOO on Tuesdays, from 3:45-4:45; Concert Choir on Tuesdays from 3:30-5:00; Young Men and Young Women meet on Mondays from 6:30-8:00. All rehearsals are in Wellsboro. Each year the choirs select a theme. This year’s theme is The Animal Kingdom. “We’ve been amazed at the wide variety of music that includes references to creatures of all kinds, or have animals as the theme,” said Katherine Brennan, director of the training choir and the Young Women’s Choir. “Our concerts this year will definitely have a unique tone!” “We work hard to keep the instructional fee affordable for families. When compared with many other activities available, the cost per week for choir participation is extremely low,” said Putnam. “There are scholarships available; we don’t want anyone to be hesitant due to a financial situation.” For more information contact the Hamilton-Gibson office at 570-724-2079 or email at hamgib@epix.net.

Concert Schedule for 2008:

Choir Concerts

Spring Choir Concert:
All Creatures Great and Small

All four HG children and youth choirs explore The Animal Kingdom through music.

May.

Steadman.

Sponsor: Wellsboro Imaging

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AUTUMN CHORALE

All four HG Choirs in a Sunday afternoon choral concert.
November 2nd. St. Paul’s Episcopal Church, Wellsboro.

Sponsor: Knowles LP Gas

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Dickens of a Concert

All four HG Children and Youth Choirs in one joyous holiday festival of song. \
December 5. St. Peter’s Catholic Church, Wellsboro.

Sponsor: Drs. Tina Tolins and Grady Gafford

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For auditions for any of the choirs, call 570-724-2079

2006 Brazil touring Choir

Hamilton-Gibson Children's Concert Choir

Pennsylvania's Singing Youth Ambassadors

The Hamilton-Gibson Children's Choir is an auditioned choir of boys and girls in grades 5-8. The choir performs at community and civic events throughout the school year. Rehearsals are Tuesdays from 3:34-5:15 P.M.

Hamilton-Gibson Young Women's Choir

A new auditioned choir for high school women directed by Katie Brennan. Rehearsals at First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro on Mondays, 6:30 P.M. 'til 8:00 P.M. For more information call 570-724-2079 or E-mail

Hamilton-Gibson Young Men's Choir

A new auditioned choir for high school men directed by Thomas Putnam. Rehearsals at First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main Street, Wellsboro on Mondays, 6:30 P.M. 'til 8:00 P.M. For more information call 570-724-2079 or E-mail

Hamilton-Gibson Children's Choir TOO

The Hamilton-Gibson Children's Choir TOO is a training choir for boys and girls in grades 2-4. The emphasis is on training the singing voice, learning the rudiments of music theory and reading, involvement with ensemble singing. Choir rehearses Tuesdays 3:30-5:00 P.M.

Auditioned Choirs

Hamilton-Gibson Choirs has openings for singers in all four of its choirs: grades 2-5 in Chilren's Choir TOO; grades 5-8 in Children's Concert Choir; grades 9-12 in either Young Men's or Young Women's Choirs. Auditions can be arranged by calling the HG office at 570-724-2079 or emailing hamgib@epix.net.

The Concert Choir was designated Pennsylvania's Singing Youth Ambassadors by the Pennsylvania State Legislature last year. The choir has toured New York City, Washington D.C., Toronto, and Harrisburg. Members from the three older choirs will be touring Prague, Czech Republic in March 2003.

Concerts throughout the year include a holiday concert in December and a spring concert in May. Each choir performs for other community and civic functions throughout the year. Most recently the Young Men's and Young Women's Choirs sang the National Anthem at the Little League World Series. The Concert Choir was chosen as the demonstration choir for the American Choral Director's Association Conference at Penn State.

An instructional fee is requred for each choir. Scholarships are available.

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