Lipscomb community chorus begins 20th year in January
Kim Chaudoin | 615.966.6494 |
For nearly two decades, the Lipscomb Community Chorus has offered an opportunity for individuals who enjoy singing to work on new music and to be a part of a chorus.
The Lipscomb Community Chorus will begin its 20th season Jan. 2 with its first rehearsal. The chorus is an a cappella ensemble, and anyone who is interested in being part of this group is invited to participate. Auditions are not required. The chorus is led by Robert King, director of fine arts and of the high school choirs at Lipscomb Academy,
“The singing of a capella sacred music by choruses has long been an important part of the Lipscomb community,” said King. “Individuals who love to sing have always found here a place to share that talent with each other in choral ensembles. That is why LUCC was formed in 1997. Those who always wanted to sing in a chorus can join with those who have done so before and want to continue that love for choral music.”
King came to Lipscomb in 1984. His wife, Donna, is a faculty member in the Lipscomb University School of Music. He is also one of the worship leaders for Harpeth Hills Church of Christ and serves as director of the Nashville Youth Choir, part of the Belmont University School of Music Academy program.
“Because the members of LUCC are not enrolling in a school class there are not the same rigid rehearsal attendance requirements. The expectation is that members attend as frequently as their family and work or school responsibilities allow,” said King. “Every member is important to the group. There is no membership fee, but of course you are welcome to make a tax deductible donation to the choral program!”
Rehearsals begin Jan. 2 at 7 p.m. in the Lipscomb Academy Chorus Room in Harding Hall, located on the campus at 3901 Granny White Pike, Nashville. The season will culminate with a concert March 5 in Lipscomb’s Acuff Chapel at 4 p.m. along with the academy’s Chorale. Rehearsals will be Mondays except for Jan. 10, a Tuesday. Additional rehearsal dates for 2017 are: Jan.16, 23, 30 and Feb. 6, 13, 20, 27.
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