PHS Choral Music Experiences Busy and Successful Year By Marisa Rawlins-Bradfield Choral Music Director
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horal Music had a very successful year at PHS. The students were more involved than ever with competitions, honor choirs, concerts, and community civic events. These performance opportunities are extremely important in contributing to the overall experience in music making and are foundational components for well-rounded young people that will mature to be advocates for the arts. From the Broadway Revue in the fall to the High Arts Finale at the end of the school year, the performers learn so much about the process of creating and the essentials of teamwork.
Pioneer Connections
In the fall, all of Providence’s choral ensembles prepared for the Broadway Revue and the Annual Christmas Concert. The Men’s Ensemble received a special invitation to perform at the San Fernando Valley Barbershop Harmony Society Concert as well. In February, six students were selected to participate at the annual CAIS Southern Section Honors Music Festival, which took place at Viewpoint School. This year, Talia Patterson ‘18, Kimika Martinez ‘20, Anton Reyes ‘20, Sophie Collins ‘18, Stella Murphy ‘19, and Zack Pikhart ‘18 had the pleasure of singing under Rodger Guerrero, Director of Choral Studies at Pasadena City College, and
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