Alabama Civic Chorale

12/27/2025

Even with only four singers this year, the Alabama Civic Chorale was well represented in NYC at Carnegie Hall on December 1, 2025, with the presentation of the Christmas portion of Handel's "Messiah" under the direction of Dr. Jonathan Griffith. It was an incredible experience! Besides intense rehearsals for three days, we took every chance we had to see the sights. It's amazing what you can see when you get lost - like Times Square! Singers included Jenny Hickman, Laurie Smith, Freda York & Tammy Meacham.

11/03/2025

Please see article on Alabama Civic Chorale’s upcoming Handel’s Messiah.

Check out our full list of happenings close to you this month.

10/20/2025

Please feel free to share and send to all your friends to remind them about the presentation on November 23rd! It will also be available soon on the ACC website to download so you can send it in an email - or you can download it from here.

09/30/2025

Rehearsals for the 78th began on Sunday, September 28th. We had a great crowd with new and experienced singers ready to dive in and work hard. Remember to mark your calendars for the Sunday before Thanksgiving, 3 p.m., Riverchase United Methodist Church. 😊

09/16/2025

'Tis the season for fall and football - and MESSIAH PRACTICE! First rehearsal for the 78th presentation is Sunday, September 28th, with registration beginning at 1:05 and rehearsal commencing at 1:35 in the Riverchase United Methodist Church Choir Room. If you have not registered, go to www.alabamacivicchorale.com and click on "Registration" - it takes 2 minutes and you'll have a name tag waiting for you on the 28th! If you would like more information, go to the ACC website and click on "Event Info." Can't wait to see you all there!

08/31/2025

Almost time! Are you registered?

Yes! This is July! But our 78th Season is almost here. It is a great time to be thinking about fall. MCooler temperatures . . . people getting back in school . . . vacations soon to be winding down.
** Only a few groups have shared this wonderful work as many times as the ACC.
** Our reputation means that last year we were invited to go to Carnegie Hall to sing and this year more are going.
** Our diligence to share the best means people come from all over our state and the Southeast to start their holiday season with our presentation.
** 2 years ago, our governor proclaimed performance day as Alabama Civic Chorale Day.
REGISTER now by going to www.alabamacivicchorale.com
-- click on Membership
-- click on Register Here
It takes about two minutes. First rehearsal is Sunday, September 28th, with sign-in beginning at 1:05 p.m., Riverchase United Methodist Church Choir Room.

07/27/2025

Yes! This is July! But our 78th Season is almost here. It is a great time to be thinking about fall. MCooler temperatures . . . people getting back in school . . . vacations soon to be winding down.
** Only a few groups have shared this wonderful work as many times as the ACC.
** Our reputation means that last year we were invited to go to Carnegie Hall to sing and this year more are going.
** Our diligence to share the best means people come from all over our state and the Southeast to start their holiday season with our presentation.
** 2 years ago, our governor proclaimed performance day as Alabama Civic Chorale Day.
REGISTER now by going to www.alabamacivicchorale.com
-- click on Membership
-- click on Register Here
It takes about two minutes. First rehearsal is Sunday, September 28th, with sign-in beginning at 1:05 p.m., Riverchase United Methodist Church Choir Room.

06/18/2025

Members of the Alabama Civic Chorale attended a concert presented by Birmingham Baroque - an ensemble of four professional musicians who have spent a lifetime performing with various musical groups in the area. Their primary focus is the delightful music composed between 1600 and 1750. Instruments include violin, recorder, cello and harpsichord. The violinist is Bonnie Furuto, who is the orchestra contractor for our annual "Messiah" performance. The concert was held at the Homewood Public Library on June 10th.

02/01/2025

At the end of the concert, the directors of the groups participating in the performance, including our very own Bebe Clark Thompson Kok, were called onto the stage and introduced!

02/01/2025

Members of the ACC with DCINY Principal Conductor and Artistic Director Jonathan Griffith.

02/01/2025

More photos from the Alabama Civic Chorale at Carnegie Hall!

01/28/2025

On Thanksgiving Day 2024, about 35 members of the Alabama Civic Chorale and their guests traveled to New York City where the Chorale had been invited to be a part of a mass production of Handel's "Messiah" at Carnegie Hall. They attended many rehearsals but they also had fun! The production was a thrill of a lifetime & was presented to a sold out audience! We hope they invite us back again! Photos courtesy of Rod Carroll, ACC baritone and part of that large group!