PCES plans winter concert

By Walter Boomsma

    GUILFORD — In what has become an annual community tradition, Piscataquis Community Elementary students from kindergarten through grade six will raise their voices and instruments for parents and friends at their annual winter concert on Wednesday, Dec. 10 at 5:30 p.m. in the Piscataquis Community Secondary School Gymnasium.

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    YOUNG VOICES — A scene from last year’s PCES winter concert.

    Under the direction of music teacher Michelle Briggs and physical education teacher Sheryl Allen, the program involves over 300 students and serves up a wide diversity of talent and entertainment. Everyone works hard to produce a program that includes something for everyone, young and old.
    Classes offer creative presentations that often go beyond the expected and the sixth grade band makes their debut. “We pack a lot of talent into a one hour show,” notes Briggs. “The kids work hard, but we also have fun. The kids really enjoy performing for the community.”
    Briggs also hinted that there will be a special closing to this year’s show in the form of a specially choreographed piece featuring fourth graders. Students and attendees are encouraged to wear “fun festive accessories such as ties, hats and hair pieces” to contribute to the spirit of celebration.
    One local resident who rarely misses a concert points out, “These are the kinds of events that put the ‘community’ in Piscataquis Community Elementary School. They are today’s version of a ‘Norman Rockwell Moment’ — a picture perfect evening of friends and neighbors gathering together for simple and traditional pleasure.”
    The snow date for the concert is Monday, Dec.15. Updates and additional information will be available on the M.S.A.D. 4 website (www.sad4.org) and Facebook Page. There will be an audio live stream available on the district website for those who cannot attend.