Progeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), is a rare genetic condition that causes a child's body to age fast.Most kids with progeria do not live past the age of 13. The disease affects both sexes and all races equally.rogeria, also known as Hutchinson-Gilford progeria syndrome (HGPS), is a rare genetic condition that causes a child's body to age fast.
Pentatonix is made up of Avi Kaplan, a most distinctive bass; Kevin Olusola, the vocal percussionist or the beatboxer; Kirstie Maldonado, the mezzo soprano and only girl in the line-up; Mitch Grassi who does both tenor and counter-tenor voices; and Scott Hoying, the baritone who sings lead most of the time.
We were lucky enough to speak with Pentatonixâs Scott Hoying, who gave some insight into how the group approaches their arrangements, why theyâre determined to break a cappella into the mainstream, and the differences between recording original work and cover songs.