PR2010 Nov 8
NEWS RELEASE
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
November 8, 2010
FOR MORE INFORMATION: Doug Perry 205.391.3988
dperry@sheltonstate.edu
Shelton Singers Perform In Choral Festival
Tuscaloosa ‐ On Thursday, November 4, the Alabama chapter of the American Choral Directors
Association held its 8th Annual Collegiate Choral Festival at Trinity United Methodist Church, in
Huntsville, Alabama.
The Shelton Singers, under the direction of Glinda Blackshear, presented three works. Dr. Mark
Brown conducted an a cappella setting of "Shenandoah" by James Erb. Then, with Ms.
Blackshear at the podium, the choir sang a new composition by Andrea Ramsey entitled
"Through the Dark," with a text from the writings of Helen Keller. The Shelton Singers concluded
their presentation with "Didn't My Lord Deliver Daniel?", a spiritual arranged by the late Moses
Hogan, featuring a trio of Jessica O'Bryant, Amber Abrams, and Allison Burroughs.
The non‐competitive event featured 15 choirs from two and four‐year colleges and universities
from around Alabama. They received comments from clinician Dr. Daniel J. Bara, newly
appointed Director of Choral Activities at the University of Georgia.
Choirs from Snead State Community College, Oakwood University, Northeast Alabama
Community College, University of Alabama‐Birmingham, Wallace State Community College,
University of Alabama – Huntsville, University of North Alabama, Samford University, Calhoun
Community College, Talladega College, Shelton State Community College, Jacksonville State
University, Jefferson State Community College, Alabama A & M University, and Auburn
University, participated.
“This was an opportunity for many of us who teach in isolation to interact in a musical
environment with our fellow choir directors. Most importantly, it is a great opportunity for our
students to see a wide range of choirs from all over the state, hear a variety of wonderful
repertoire, and meet other student singers who are enthusiastic about singing in a choir,” said
festival organizer, Dr. Patricia Corbin, Director of Choral Activities at Jacksonville State
University.
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