The Gadsden State Community College A Cappella Choir and Singers will make appearances at churches and community events during its annual Christmas Tour. The group kicked off the tour on Nov. 24 at Providence Baptist Church in Ragland.
The tour will include the group’s 22nd consecutive year to perform at the Annual Tree Lighting at Regency Pointe in Rainbow City, which will be held on Dec. 3 at 6 p.m. The highlight of the tour is on Dec. 12 at 6 p.m. at the Community Christmas Concert First United Methodist Church of Gadsden.
All events are free and open to the public. The group is under the direction of J.T. Harrell.
“The Gadsden State A Cappella Choir and Singers work incredibly hard to bring a sense of warmth and joy to each performance during the holiday season,” Harrell said. “The Christmas concert tour is a cherished tradition that lets us connect with those in our community through timeless carols and festive songs.”
Other public performances are on Dec. 1 at 5 p.m. at Shiloh Baptist Church in Leesburg; Dec. 8 at 6 p.m. at Rainbow City Methodist Church; and Dec. 22 at 6 p.m. at Cherry Street Baptist Church.
The song line-up will include Christmas favorites such as “White Christmas,” “Silver Bells,” Carol of the Bell,” Winter Wonderland,” “The Grinch,” “Christmas on Broadway,” and the Macy’s Christmas Parade song, “We Believe.”
The choir is also performing private concerts for the Gadsden Greeters, the Glencoe Senior Center, The Rotary Club, Rainbow Presbyterian Church and the Gadsden State employee Christmas brunch.
“We’re excited to share the spirit of the season and create memorable experiences for all who attend,” Harrell said.
The Gadsden State A Cappella Choir and Singers consists of 22 students pursuing degrees in a variety of collegiate majors. The singers include Jackson Alread, Ashley Pentecost and Trevor Wheat of Rainbow City; Emma Beasley of Boaz; Emma Brownlee of Springville; Austin Crisler of Moody; Sydney Day and Nolan Fletcher of Hokes Bluff; Rodney Johnson, Art McCloud, Krishna Ray, Sarah Smith, Darius Spears and Afton Yarnell of Gadsden; Junior Kamassa of Togo; Dale Layton of Saks; Louden Magouyrk and Emilie Stubblefield of Oxford; Dylan Roberson of Piedmont; Addyson Rosenbalm of Alexandria; Jullian Spark of Calera; and Anna Christopher of Glencoe.
