choir onstage

The Parkersburg High School A Capella Choir, under the direction of Josh Dubs, presented their annual Christmas concert on Monday, December 19.  The 80-member group shared "Christmastide" with a  packed PHS Auditorium with the traditional "O Come, O Come Emmanuel" candlelight processional, as well as classics such as "Carol of the Bells" and "Ave Maria."  Some of the selections the Chamber Choir shared included, "Mary, Did You Know?" and "Baby, It's Cold Outside."  The Men and Women's ensemble each sang two selections, with the Men's Ensemble "Blue Christmas" with soloist Hank Poole being a crowd favorite.  The concert concluded with two crowd sing-a-longs of "O Come, All Ye Faithful" and "Silent Night," along with the traditional "Hallelujah Chorus" with alumni.  Choir members then recessed to "O Come, O Come Emmanuel."