Atlanta Choral Artists

Atlanta Choral Artists Our mission is to promote the music of historically under-recognized peoples.

Our goal is to advocate for underrepresented composers and performers, including musicians of color and all gender identities, creating beauty through inclusivity.

07/12/2026

ACA summer social!

Good times were had our summer social! Celebrating a great first year, our first recording and our new name!!
07/12/2026

Good times were had our summer social! Celebrating a great first year, our first recording and our new name!!

The time has come, friends! Our recording of Joel Thompson's America Will Be! is available here (https://open.spotify.co...
07/04/2026

The time has come, friends! Our recording of Joel Thompson's America Will Be! is available here (https://open.spotify.com/track/6ouXywy7hcQCnFY0mpJFD8?autoplay_ok=1) and you may notice it's under a new name!

We are now Atlanta Choral Artists!! Everything about our ensemble, our mission, vision and membership, is exactly the same, nothing has changed except for our name.

We appreciate all the support in our first year as an independent nonprofit and choral ensemble representing Atlanta! Please continue to follow us, we have more exciting music and events coming this year!

And if you wish to contribute to our rebranding fund please give here: https://givebutter.com/atlanta-choral-artists-rebrand-fund-xxcnnp

07/03/2026

Our Director, Verena Lucia Anders), recently had the opportunity to talk to composer Joel Thompson specifically about his work "America Will Be!". This podcast will also be available on streaming platforms when we release our recording.

07/02/2026

Our Artistic Director and Founder, Verena Lucia Anders, reflects on what this piece means to her.

We are just days away from our special premiere of Joel Thompsons America Will Be!

Do your ears a favor and be sure to connect with us via social media Atlanta Voices ().

07/01/2026

Let’s take a dive into the 3 texts Joel Thompson chose to use in his work "America Will Be!"

The New Colossus was written by Emma Lazarus in 1883 to help raise funds for the pedestal of the Statue of Liberty. Emma Lazarus - a woman, activist, and Sephardic Jew - wrote this poem depicting Lady Liberty as "A mighty woman with a torch, whose flame is the imprisoned lightning, and her name Mother of Exiles." What a bold statement, particularly in a time when women were denied voting rights and xenophobia was in full swing with anti-Asian, anti-Catholic and antisemitic sentiments among others.

Langston Hughes' poem Let America Be America Again might make one wonder what he means by "again"? He answers this within the poem "O, let America be America again - the land that never has been yet - and yet must be - the land where every man is free." America has yet to fulfill its promise of freedom and this poem so beautifully clings to the last strand of hope despite the scars of slavery, abuse, and manipulative oppression.

Lastly, Joel chose to use direct quotes from high school students in our present time. These students, a chorus from Freedom High School in Florida, come from diverse immigrant backgrounds representing eleven languages. Joel prompted them with questions about why they sing and wove their replies into the tapestry of the text. He provided a platform for their voices to be heard in a time that tries to silence and shame them.

If you have the time during this Independance Season, take a quiet moment and read through any or all of these texts. They are all a part of America's past, present, and future.

For more content related to Independence Season and to hear our recording of America Will Be! stay connected with us on all social media platforms Atlanta Voices ().

06/30/2026

Hear choir members Zayreton Slaton and Chryston Jones speak about their favorite sections on America Will Be! by Joel Thompson!

We are just a few days away from our release date. Do your ears a favor and be sure to follow us on all social media platforms at Atlanta Voices ().

06/28/2026

Charles Absher, Tenor, reflects on his performances Joel Thompson’s America Will Be! with Atlanta Voices.

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06/25/2026

Chryston Jones, Soprano and Founding Board Member, shares her thoughts on Joel's "America Will Be!"

Want to be first to hear our recording of America Will Be! by Joel Thompson? Make sure to follow us at Atlanta Voices on FB and on IG!

We're on a roll friends! After an amazing collaboration with Atlanta Young Singers we will be joining voices with Georgi...
04/01/2026

We're on a roll friends! After an amazing collaboration with Atlanta Young Singers we will be joining voices with Georgia Tech Chamber Choir. Concert is free!

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