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The Patriot Press

Jonas Brothers: then vs. now

Lilianne Harris, Beat Editor April 10, 2019

Kyler Granados: the only non-band kid in Jazz Band

Krista Kroiss, Beat Editor April 9, 2019
Currently, junior Kyler Granados plays piano and percussion in Liberty’s Jazz Band. However, unlike his classmates, Granados has spend has spent his years at Liberty in Liberty Singers and Jazz Choir—not band.

Bohemian Rhapsody: a film with many flaws

Krista Kroiss, Beat Editor December 23, 2018

After the limitless commercials end and the lights go out, the first thing you see is Freddie Mercury navigating his way to the stage at the historic Live Aid concert, the roar of the audience in the background. This...

From quintet to Carnegie Hall

Daniel Noble, Staff Writer December 22, 2018

Five students are barely enough to man a barbershop quartet, but that is what choir director Robin Wood had when she first arrived at Liberty. Knowing she had to build the program from the ground up, she...

Backstreet Boys: then vs. now

Krista Kroiss, Beat Editor December 22, 2018
The Backstreet Boys: they’re back again! The vocal group has been around for 25 years and seen a variety of styles. With a new single just released and a new album on the way, fans ask themselves: how have the Backstreet Boys evolved? To find out, let’s compare “Everybody(Backstreet’s Back)” (1997) and “Chances” (2018).

Young artists: the challenges behind the music

Krista Kroiss, Beat Editor November 13, 2018

For musicians, it’s easy enough to cover other people’s songs. Even if the song is challenging, the chord progression and the lyrics already exist. Creating these chord progressions, however, is a...

Editor’s Pick

Mary Russell, Editor in Chief November 13, 2018

As a swimmer, I thought that I had a lot of experience with chlorine, but Twenty One Pilots’ new album Trench gave me a whole new perspective. This album features popular songs such as “Chlorine,”...

Halle Abel inspires a musical lifestyle

Mary Russell, Editor in Chief November 13, 2018

Most people have a preference when it comes to music genres, but senior Halle Abel has none. “I love blues, I love soul, I love alternative, country. I love it all,” Abel said. Abel is not only an...

Concerts coming your way

Krista Kroiss, Beat Editor September 26, 2018

9/29 Journey vs Def Leppard Gorge Ampitheater 9/29 Childish Gambino KeyArena 10/4 Beyonce & Jay-Z Century Link Field 10/5 5 Secs of Summer Paramount Theatre 10/6 Owl...

Editor’s Pick

Krista Kroiss, Beat Editor September 26, 2018

Although it is rare to say, it is true: there is no bad song on this album. The Van Halen album is home to Eddie Van Halen’s iconic guitar solo, “Eruption” and hits such as “Jaimie’s Cryin”,...

No sheet music, no bass, no problem

Krista Kroiss, Beat Editor September 26, 2018

Many musicians that play traditional music will stare at you blankly if you take away their sheet music. A member of Jazz Band, however, will play on just fine without its guidance. “Something that...

Noted Musicians: Patriot Players and Singers

Tina Bardot, Beat Editor December 15, 2017

Sophomore Adam Gardner is a cello player, choir singer, and all around talented musician. Belonging to a musically inclined family, Gardner has spent his life surrounded by music and was recently showcased...

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