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Shelton Singers Perform at Carnegie Hall

(Tuscaloosa) – The Shelton Singers from Shelton State Community College traveled to New York City to participate in a performance at legendary Carnegie Hall.

Under the direction of Glinda Blackshear, 20 members of the 40-voice choir participated in the Two-Year College Choral Festival April 3-7 in New York. The Festival was directed by Maestro Duane Davis, Director of Choral Activities at Grand Rapids Community College. Three days of rehearsals led to a performance on April 6 of the Durufle Requiem with the New York City Chamber Orchestra.

The festival was by invitation only to outstanding Two-Year College choral programs from across the nation, and Shelton was the only college from Alabama.

“Not only did our students sing beautifully, but they represented our college and state so positively” said Glinda Blackshear. “This was a wonderful opportunity that I’m sure they’ll never forget.”

The Shelton Singers making the trip to New York included Julia Apodaca, Cassidy Evans, Robyn Mackey, Krystal Matthews, Katie Besant, Amy McLaurine, Laura White, Katie Lewis, Amber Cheung, Susanne Shepherd, Joshua Noland, Matt Gregg, Jonathan Pate, Patrick Allen, Kevin Beck, Blake Boyd, Chad Mills, Stephen Allred, Josh Jordan, and Shane Prater.

“Shelton State’s performing arts programs are widely recognized for their depth of talent and committed faculty,” said Rick Rogers, president. “I’m delighted that audiences in New York had the opportunity to hear the wonderful music of our own Shelton Singers.”