Pentatonix are a 5-person a capella group from Arlington, Texas in the USA, featuring 4 men and 1 woman.
During a US TV programme called The Sing-Off, a singing competition specially featuring a capella groups, the third season of which (2011) Pentatonix won, they visited the administrative offices of The Trevor Project This is an American non-profit organisation founded in 1998 and the leading national organization focused on suicide prevention efforts among lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) youth. The group shared their experiences of overcoming bullying and recorded a Public Service Announcement. A 60-second spot about The Trevor Project aired during the live finale, but it was met with considerable controversy as the producers edited out LGBTQ references and failed to acknowledge the orientations of Grassi and Hoying (male members of the group) who are both openly gay.
This video (URL follows) is representative of their talents. I may be less than enthusiastic about religious matters, but many here, I believe, will agree that this talented group absolutely nail this rendition of a famous Christmas song, and make it very much their own. For those more religious ones here, as this is the First Sunday in Advent, I hope you enjoy it.
Pentatonix – Little Drummer Boy
Comments
I don't know about
the politics but the music was delightful.
Angharad
The group was unbelievable from the first
If anyone has a chance they need to go back and pick up everything pentatonix did from the very first audition. They pushed the boundaries and made a statement in the music world. Their talent, their enthusiasm, their blending of voices was all their own. Each one of those kids was a star unto their own and when they brought it all together nothing could touch their magic.
Oklahoma born and raised cowgirl
WolfMaMa thanks you
This group oozes with talent and personality, I am going to collect all of there work. Its rare to find such a mix of talent and love of the art of music in one place working together thanks you for introducing us to this group.
Huggles
Michele
With those with open eyes the world reads like a book