The door to harmony is open.
Southern A’Chord, Ruston’s new women’s a cappella community chorus, is inviting women to step inside and sing.
Area vocalists will have that chance during the group’s fall membership drive, set for Thursday, Sept. 18, at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Presbyterian Church of Ruston, 212 N. Bonner – the chorus’s regular rehearsal time and location.
No pre-registration is needed. “Guests can simply walk in and join the music,” Director Candice Bassett, of Grayson, said.
Visitors will get a firsthand look at how the chorus works, including warmups, vocal techniques and rehearsal flow, and they’ll have the chance to sing with the group as well. Those who become members now can prepare to be part of the ensemble’s holiday performances.
Even if visitors can’t stay for the entire rehearsal, Bassett encourages people to drop in, listen and meet the members. Interested singers who cannot attend this event are welcome at any other upcoming rehearsal.
Southern A’Chord launched in the fall of 2024 with a Welcome Night, and this marks the first major recruitment effort since then. Made up of 16 women from across North Louisiana, the ensemble embraces singers of all backgrounds who want to grow musically in a supportive, service-minded environment. Their repertoire includes pop, gospel, patriotic and holiday selections.
“Whether you’ve sung for years or are just starting out, there’s a place for you here,” Bassett said.
What’s more, the chorus is made up of all voice types – from high to low. Especially needed at this time are voices in the alto range that can carry the harmony-rich baritone part.
A well-received community performance – “Southern A’Chord: Songs of Summer” – was presented July 31.
To learn more about membership or to book a performance, visit southernachordchorus.org, check out the Southern A’Chord Chorus Facebook page, or contact President Judy Sisson at jasisson@comcast.net or membership chair Sallie Rose Hollis at sallierose@mail.com.
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