Joseph Sartori Concert, “An Afternoon of the Classics”

The Plymouth Arts Center proudly presents an afternoon of fine performances in the semi-annual Joseph Sartori Concert Series “An Afternoon of the Classics,” on Sunday, October 7, 2018, at 2:30 PM. The series is graciously underwritten by the Sartori Company. The concert performers are: Tricia Marton, pianist, Sheboygan; Thomas Carlton Roberts, baritone, Sheboygan, accompanied by Jenna Howell; Thomas Pibal, pianist, Sheboygan; and Joshua Vang, pianist, Sheboygan. The repertoire will include selections by Chopin, Brahms, Granados, Schumann, Rodgers & Hammerstein, Joplin, Mussorgsky, and others. Tickets for the concert are $13 (tax incl.) for Adults and $7 (tax incl.) for Students. Children under 5 are free. Please visit the Plymouth Arts Center at 520 E. Mill Street, downtown Plymouth, WI; call: (920) 892-8409; email: info@plymoutharts.org; or purchase online: www.plymoutharts.org.

About the Performers:

Tricia Marton is currently adjunct faculty at University of Green Bay Sheboygan Campus and teaches private piano in her south side Sheboygan studio. Her private students consistently win awards at the local and state level. She received a Bachelor and Master of Music in Piano Performance from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, and is pursuing her Dalcroze certificate through Carnegie Mellon University. She attends conferences and workshops related to teaching piano, especially the Music Teachers National Association conventions. The arts are her passion, and she considers herself a music coach for students and their parents, guiding the entire family through the joys of music study. She takes a leadership role with the local Michibago Music Teachers Association (MMTA). Through MMTA she co-chairs the Young Musical Stars concert, a one-day celebration of 100+ talented youth in Sheboygan County and is involved with their awards program which annually grants over $1,000 in awards. In 2011 and 2014 she was voted MMTA’s Member of the Year. She is thrilled to use her business, performing, and teaching skills to keep music alive and vibrant in the Sheboygan community.

Thomas Pibal is a 26-year-old musician based in Sheboygan, WI. He began playing piano at age 6 and has since gone on to play in bands, direct large ensembles and musicals, and write and perform music all over eastern Wisconsin. Thomas earned a Bachelor of Art degree in Vocal Performance from Lakeland University in 2014. He was recently nominated for three WAMI (Wisconsin Area Music Industry) awards and won an award for best original score in the Madison 48-hour film competition. He has helped write, record, and release three albums of original music. He currently directs the choir at Trinity Methodist Church in Waldo, teaches private lessons, and accompanies various choirs’, musicals and musical events in the area. Additionally, he plays keyboards in The Electra Color and drums for Jive Safely, most recently playing for the Plymouth Arts Center’s Annual Jazz Crawl. Thomas is the proud father of daughter, Eleanor.

Thomas Carlton Roberts is a 2015 graduate of Silver Lake College with a degree in Vocal Performance and Pedagogy. He studied under Dr. Rachel Ware Carlton, Division Director of Undergraduate and Graduate Music. While in college, he had directed, produced, written, choreographed and performed in the College’s Annual Scholarship Gala, and held positions as President and Vice President with the Collegiate National Association for Music Educators. Thomas also performed with the Silver Lake Chorale for four years acting as President and Vice President. Thomas is well-known to local audiences from his appearances in community theater productions with groups including The Masquers Inc., Peter Quince Performing Company and the Plymouth Arts Center’s Mill Street Live show. After taking two summers off, Tom performed his 4th summer series with the Mill Street Guild this past year. When he’s not on stage you can find him working in Sales for Specialty Beverage of Wisconsin. Thomas is married to fellow Mill Street Live performer, Tricia Roberts, and they are the proud parents of one year old, Hugh.

Joshua Vang is a 17-year-old junior at Sheboygan North High School. In addition to being a pianist, he is also a violinist in the orchestra program at North. Joshua is involved with the Hmong Leadership Council, an organization that values culture and gives back to the community through volunteer services. He is also involved in his church, taking the role of worship leader for youth ministries at Community Alliance Church. Having taken piano lessons for 12 years, Joshua has acquired awards from the New York Music Teachers Association, the Wisconsin Music Teachers Association, and Michibago Music Teachers Association. As well as being consistently recognized in local competitions, for two years, he has received honorable mention at the WMTA State Badger Competition.

The Joseph Sartori Concert Series was initiated at the Plymouth Arts Center as a tribute to the late Joseph Sartori in honor of his musical talent and in appreciation of the Sartori Family’s generous contribution to the Plymouth Arts Center.