It is hard to believe. The Rockbridge Chorus celebrates season fifty this year and we have a big slate of concerts planned. For the first time in a number of years, we are kicking off the season with a fall concert. On September 20th our new Associate Conductor, Scott Williamson, will take the baton to lead the Rockbridge Chorus in an eclectic collection from the American Song Book, Broadway, Folk, and Rock. From Stephen Sondheim to Queen, the chorus is preparing a fun debut concert for the 2025/2026 season. Scott has a few thoughts on some of the works we will be presenting

“I love the versions of the Gershwin and Porter standards we're doing. The arrangers have turned the choir into a vocal band. The sopranos imitate trumpets while the baritones mirror the plucked strings of a double bass. The altos and tenors enrich the harmonies with voices echoing clarinets and saxophones.

I have loved the music of Stephen Songheim ever since I sang the choral arrangement of "Comedy Tonight," with which we open our program. The concert is bookended by another tuneful and upbeat Sondheim arrangement. "Our Time" uses the full range of the chorus with 6-part harmonies to reflect the sense of community which this song embodies.”

As always, tickets will be available through out website and at the door. Please join us for this fun concert!