Ashland Area Chorus Invites Singers to Rehearsals Beginning Aug. 27

As it enters its 21st anniversary season, the Ashland Area Chorus (AAC), under the direction of Libby Slade, announces its fall schedules including rehearsals, concerts and membership requirements.

Beginning Monday, Aug. 27, Ashland Area Chorus rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7-8:45 p.m. in Room 242 of the Center for the Arts.

Founded by Dr. Rowland Blackley in 1998, the AAC is dedicated to a mission of learning great music and singing it beautifully. The chorus is open to all singers from Ashland and surrounding counties and includes Ashland University faculty, staff and students as well as other singers from the wider community. Though no formal audition is required for membership, AAC members must be pitch accurate (sing 'on key') and be able to learn and perform their parts successfully. Previous choral experience is helpful.

AAC’s theme this semester is Viking Seas: Music from Iceland and other ports of call. Performances will include AU’s Fall Choral Concert on Oct. 14 and Festival of Lights on Dec. 9.

Membership in AAC is open to all adults. Students still in high school may also participate with the permission of the ensemble’s director. A nominal membership fee of $25 for adults and $15 for high school students is requested and payable by the fourth week of rehearsals to continue participation in the ensemble for the semester. The membership fee is payable at the Ashland University Box Office via phone at 419.289.5125 or online at www.ashland.edu/tickets.

For further information, contact the Chorus’ director Libby Slade at eslade@ashland.edu or (419) 685-5460.