POTSDAM -- Potsdam native Noah Chichester is giving weekly singing performances to his Spanish neighbors since Spain’s quarantine began over a month ago.

A Spanish neighbor encouraged Chichester to give concerts to keep up his neighbors’ spirits. He is performing through the open window of his apartment where he can be heard throughout the neighborhood.

A link to a video posted by a Spanish radio station of him performing is at bit.ly/2VPmE1d.

Spain has been one of the hardest hit countries from the coronavirus, with more than 21,000 deaths.

"We've been confined to our homes for so long, so I try to sing so we all have a break from the monotony of quarantine. It's really great to see how music can bring us together," said Chichester.

He sings a wide variety of songs, from Neapolitan folk songs to doo-wop to Spanish classics.

“His neighbors appreciate the weekly concerts and the sense of community they have formed in these difficult times,” said his father Andrew Chichester.

Noah Chichester moved to Spain 2 years ago to work as an English Language Assistant at the Official Language School in A Coruña, Spain, after graduating from SUNY Geneseo with a Vocal Performance degree.

“He puts his degree to use by singing with the choir of the Symphonic Orchestra of Galicia and more recently, giving weekly performances for the neighbors with whom he shares a back patio,” said his father.

Parents Andrew and Bonnie Chichester live in Potsdam. His grandparents are Seth and Marlene Chichester of Hannawa Falls and Linda Ryan of Delta Junction, Alaska.

Many people are playing instruments, or singing for their neighbors in apartment blocks like his all over Spain. He has gotten some publicity in a local newspaper, Quincemil, and in a radio interview at station COPE 96.9FM in La Coruna, said his father.

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