Ruston Daily Leader spotlights our first local performance
| Type of post: | Chorus news item |
| Sub-type: | No sub-type |
| Posted By: | Sallie Rose Hollis |
| Status: | Current |
| Date Posted: | Fri, Jul 18 2025 |
Southern A'Chord to present
first community performance
Southern A'Chord, Ruston's new women's a cappella chorus, will present its first community performance at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 31, in the fellowship hall of the Presbyterian Church of Ruston.
The program, which the group hopes will become a twice-yearly tradition, will feature a mix of patriotic, gospel and pop songs.
Admission to "Southern A'Chord: Songs of Summer" is free, and refreshments will be served following the performance. Donations will be accepted from those who wish to support the group's musical mission.
Formed in late 2024, Southern A'Chord exists to bring music and joy to the community – through song and the rich tradition of unaccompanied vocal harmony.
"Our goal is to uplift, entertain and create connection through the joy of singing," said Judy Sisson, of Monroe, the group's newly elected president and a longtime a cappella singer. "We hope our music brings a smile and maybe even inspires others to sing with us."
The group is led by musical director Candice Bassett, of Grayson, and is growing steadily. Southern A'Chord welcomes new members, at this time especially those who sing in the alto range to fill the dynamic and harmony-rich baritone part.
For more information, visit the Facebook page Southern A'Chord Chorus or the website www.southernachordchorus.org. Interested singers can also attend a Thursday rehearsal at 6 p.m. at the Presbyterian Church of Ruston or contact membership chair Sallie Rose Hollis at sallierose@mail.com.
Caption:
A portion of Southern A'Chord gathered during the holidays for an outdoor singing event. From left: Anne Garay, Kesha Jean Batiste, Judy Sisson, Jan Lenard, Tina Allen, Candice Bassett, Michelle Jones, RozAnne Bell, Sallie Rose Hollis, Rachel Grider and Kim Gronewold.
