The Hamilton-Gibson Children and Youth Choirs and local vocalists Penny Eckman and Houston Baker and his band are presenting “Let It Be: The Music of The Beatles” this Saturday, March 18 at 7:30 p.m. and again this Sunday, March 19 at 2:30 p.m. in the Coolidge Theatre at the Deane Center for the Performing Arts at 104 Main Street in Wellsboro.
 
This event is a fundraiser for the HG Choirs’ Spring Performance Tour to the Flight 93 Memorial and the Pittsburgh area on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, May 12, 13 and 14.
 
Among the Beatles’ tunes being performed are: “Eleanor Rigby”, “Yesterday”, “Blackbird”, “Hey Jude”, “Yellow Submarine”, “Octopus’s Garden”, “Here Comes The Sun”, “Imagine”, “Don’t Let Me Down”, and “Back in the U.S.S.R.”

Choir members commented on which of the songs was their favorite to sing.  Justin Gordon and Renae Casson, both of Wellsboro, chose “Let It Be.” “It’s a powerful song and has universal meanings,” Justin said. “It’s really inspiring and  motivating,” said Renae “and definitely sticks with you.”
 
Gracie Bishop of Liberty and Rachel and Kiah James of Millerton chose “Eleanor Rigby.” “It really expresses a tragic story using a great combination of words and music,” Gracie said. “I really like the story it tells,” said Kiah. I connect with that. Our parents were Beatles fans so we’ve listened to Beatles’ music all our lives.” Rachel said, “I love Eleanor Rigby. I can relate to some of the descriptions of these lonely people, like ‘wearing a face that she leaves at the door.’”
 
Admission is $16 for adults and $8 for youth, 18 and under. Tickets are available online at hgp.booktix.com.  
 
For more information, call Hamilton-Gibson Productions at 570-724-2079 or email hamgib@gmail.com.