The Hamilton-Gibson Treble Choir returns from their Spring Tour to offer a concert highlighting spirituals on Sunday, May 19 at 2:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church in Wellsboro.

This past weekend the HG Treble Choir, grades 5-8, toured through Maryland’s Eastern Shore performing at various sites and learning about our neighbors to the south, and their environment, culture and history. In preparation for the trip, the kids were introduced to Harriet Tubman and her underground railroad by watching a documentary about her life. They also learned music from this time in our history and about the importance of spirituals in the lives of American slaves. The group drove along the Harriet Tubman Underground Railroad Scenic Byway, and visited the Harriet Tubman Museum and Education Center. 

A highlight of the Treble Choir’s musical program for the Spring Concert will include spirituals that were sung by American slaves for various purposes. The choir will share stories about the meanings of these songs, and what they learned about their origins while on the trip. The Choir Too will also perform a variety of pieces including Bach’s popular Bist du Bie Mir. The Treble Choir is under the direction of HG’s Artistic Director, Thomas Putnam, and Choir Too welcomes Laureen Davis Wolgemuth as its new musical director.

The performance is Sunday, May 19 at 2:30pm at the First Presbyterian Church, 130 Main St. in Wellsboro. Tickets can be purchased at www.HamiltonGibson.org or by calling 570-724-2079.