Southern A’Chord, Ruston’s new women’s a cappella community chorus, is
conducting a membership drive this fall, and area singers are invited to
share in the harmony.

The event is 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.

Guests 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 join now can prepare to
be part of the ensemble’s holiday performances.

Southern A’Chord launched in the fall of 2024 with a Welcome Night, and
this marks the first major recruitment effort since then. Chorus leaders
say interested singers who cannot attend this event are welcome at any
other upcoming rehearsal.

Made up of 16 women from across North Louisiana, Southern A’Chord
welcomes 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,” Director Candice Bassett, of Grayson, said.

A well-received community performance – “Southern A’Chord: Songs of
Summer” was presented on 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