A word of explanation on Welcome Night
A word of explanation on Welcome Night
Assistant Director Lynette Murphy conducted our vocal warmups on Welcome Night. Here, she explains how to better use our voices.
Assistant Director Lynette Murphy conducted our vocal warmups on Welcome Night. Here, she explains how to better use our voices.
Rachel Grider receiving her chorus pin
Rachel Grider receiving her chorus pin
President Lynette Murphy presents our special dual-clef heart pin to new tenor Rachel Grider.
President Lynette Murphy presents our special dual-clef heart pin to new tenor Rachel Grider.
Music Staff and Officers in front of rehearsal hall
Music Staff and Officers in front of rehearsal hall
The Music Staff and officers gathered outside our rehearsal hall in September 2024 right before we announced the creation of Southern A'Chord to the world. Back row, from left: Candice Bassett, director and board member; Lynette Murphy, president, assistant director for musical expression, and lead and tenor section leader; Sallie Rose Hollis, vice president, assistant director for visual communication; and baritone section leader front row: Tina Allen, treasurer; and Judy Sisson, secretary and bass section leader.
The Music Staff and officers gathered outside our rehearsal hall in September 2024 right before we announced the creation of Southern A'Chord to the world. Back row, from left: Candice Bassett, director and board member; Lynette Murphy, president, assistant director for musical expression, and lead and tenor section leader; Sallie Rose Hollis, vice president, assistant director for visual communication; and baritone section leader front row: Tina Allen, treasurer; and Judy Sisson, secretary and bass section leader.
Officers and Music Staff planning session before chorus launch
Officers and Music Staff planning session before chorus launch
The Music Staff and officers in a planning session prior to the launch of Southern A'Chord in September 2024. From left: Candice Bassett, director and board member; Lynette Murphy, president, assistant director for musical expression, and lead and tenor section leader; Sallie Rose Hollis, vice president, assistant director for visual communication and baritone section leader; Tina Allen, treasurer; and Judy Sisson, secretary and bass section leader.
The Music Staff and officers in a planning session prior to the launch of Southern A'Chord in September 2024. From left: Candice Bassett, director and board member; Lynette Murphy, president, assistant director for musical expression, and lead and tenor section leader; Sallie Rose Hollis, vice president, assistant director for visual communication and baritone section leader; Tina Allen, treasurer; and Judy Sisson, secretary and bass section leader.
Guests join chorus in song
Guests join chorus in song
Assistant Director Lynette directed chorus members and visitors in "Christmas Is a Feeling," which the chorus sang for the holidays. Director Candice Bassett (green shirt, mid-chorus) earlier had directed us in "One Fine Day."
Assistant Director Lynette directed chorus members and visitors in "Christmas Is a Feeling," which the chorus sang for the holidays. Director Candice Bassett (green shirt, mid-chorus) earlier had directed us in "One Fine Day."
RozAnne Bell accepting her member certificate
RozAnne Bell accepting her member certificate
Director Candice Bassett presents new lead RozAnne Bell with a chorus membership certificate.
Director Candice Bassett presents new lead RozAnne Bell with a chorus membership certificate.
A snapshot of Welcome Night visitors
A snapshot of Welcome Night visitors
Ten of our 11 visitors gathered for a group pic at the end of rehearsal. One guest had to leave early, so unfortunately she wasn't able to be in the photo.
Ten of our 11 visitors gathered for a group pic at the end of rehearsal. One guest had to leave early, so unfortunately she wasn't able to be in the photo.
Ruston Daily Leader announces chorus launch
Ruston Daily Leader announces chorus launch
Here's one of several clippings in the area media that announced the creation of Southern A'Chord.
Here's one of several clippings in the area media that announced the creation of Southern A'Chord.
Rebekah Heiden with her sponsor/mentor
Rebekah Heiden with her sponsor/mentor
New lead Rebekah Heiden with her sponsor/mentor, Michelle Jones.
New lead Rebekah Heiden with her sponsor/mentor, Michelle Jones.
Additional guests the following week
Additional guests the following week
We were pleased to welcome two new visitors the week following our official Welcome Night. Would-be chorus singers out there: Our rehearsals are always open, so come join us in song! There's nothing quite like the thrill of blending those four-part harmony chords! Here's a portion of the chorus and some of our guests awaiting instructions from the director.
We were pleased to welcome two new visitors the week following our official Welcome Night. Would-be chorus singers out there: Our rehearsals are always open, so come join us in song! There's nothing quite like the thrill of blending those four-part harmony chords! Here's a portion of the chorus and some of our guests awaiting instructions from the director.
Megan Smith receiving her member certificate, gift bag
Megan Smith receiving her member certificate, gift bag
New lead Megan Smith receiving her member certificate and gift bag from Director Candice Bassett and VP Sallie Rose Hollis.
New lead Megan Smith receiving her member certificate and gift bag from Director Candice Bassett and VP Sallie Rose Hollis.
Chorus group shot pre-performance
Group shot at The Arbor & The Terrace 2024
Southern A'Chord at DP's Food Truck Park
Group shot with director delivering narration
Christmas party group shot
Southern A'Chord at Larry's Pizza
Executing choreo moves on 'Rockin' Robin'
Judy with her ornament
Another shot of the chorus at Larry's Pizza
Close-up of several members
Candice with her ornament
Tables at DP's Food Truck Park
An assistant director sharing a portion of the script
Sallie Rose with her ornament
Food trucks at DP's Food Truck Park
Multiple members getting into the swing of things
Anne with her ornament, plus Sallie Rose and Kim
A new member welcoming guests to the program
Kim with her ornament
RozAnne with her ornament
Jan with her ornament
Kesha with her ornament
Tina with her ornament
Judy, Candice, Sallie Rose and Anne - a parting shot
Our Christmas party food
