Smith River Singers

10/31/2026

In honor of the classic holiday film, “It’s the Great Pumpkin, Charlie Brown,” our choir members couldn’t resist sharing what’s in their songbooks. 📕🎶🍫🪨

Happy Halloween from Smith River Singers! 🎃 👻 😂

10/29/2026

Meet our Bass Section Leader, Terrence J. Taylor! 👋

Terrence is a dedicated special education teacher whose passion for education is complemented by his accomplishments as a vocalist and music director. He holds a Master of Education in Curriculum and Instruction, specializing in Student Services, and a Bachelor of Arts in Music with a concentration in Vocal Performance. In addition to his teaching career, Terrence serves as Director of the Bassett High School Gospel Choir and Director of Music at Reach Out Apostolic Tabernacle Church. Through his concert performances and musical leadership, he inspires, uplifts, and unites audiences through the transformative power of music.

Come see him perform with us on December 14th!

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10/29/2026

Every smile and every voice enhances our choir community. We are so thankful for each and every member! 🫶

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10/26/2026

Congratulations to the Bassett High School Band of Distinction. We're honored to share the stage with this talented group of musicians at our upcoming holiday concert on Dec. 14th!

The Bassett Band of Distinction earned the title of Grand Champion in Class AAAAA at the Blue Ridge Festival of Bands on Saturday at William Byrd High School, according to the Bassett Band Boosters.

The band also swept all caption awards, earning top honors across the competition’s categories.

10/26/2026

If you are new to our choir community, welcome! 👋 Meet our choir’s Collaborative Accompanist, Beth Chapman.

Beth, a native of the area, holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration (Accounting) from Averett University. She earned her music education through community and church involvement. She worked alongside her husband, Bob – an ordained Minister of Music – the entirety of their marriage. In the Martinsville area, she has been active in the Music Ministries of First Baptist, First Presbyterian, and First United Methodist Churches, and is currently the Director of Music for Starling Avenue Baptist Church.

For 13 years, she served as the local musical director for the Richmond Ballet’s in-school program, Minds In Motion, until it was discontinued in our area. In addition to accompanying the Smith River Singers, she is a founding member of the Martinsville Handbell Ensemble.

10/22/2026

If you are new to our choir community, welcome! Meet Smith River Singers' Artistic Director, Dr. Pamela Randall.

Pam is a conductor, singer, author, gardener, quilter, a retired associate professor for Longwood University, and she serves as the Chief Programs Officer for the West Piedmont Higher Education Center.

She received her Bachelor’s degree from Glenville State University, a Master’s in Curriculum and Instruction from Radford University, an Ed.S. in Administration from UVA, and completed her Doctorate in Leadership from Liberty University.

Pam studied choral conducting under Dr. Axel Theimer, professor at the College of Saint Benedict/Saint John’s University in Minnesota. She holds credentials in Kodály and Orff Schulwerk instruction for K-12. The K-12 choirs she has conducted have won numerous awards and have performed internationally and at Carnegie Hall under the direction of John Rutter.

Pam returned to her first love, conducting, at the prompting of community musicians, friends, and family. She believes, “Everyone who is willing to work hard and wishes to sing should have the opportunity.”

Discover more about our nonprofit community choir and how you can get involved at SmithRiverSingers.org.

10/12/2026

Yesssssss!

“People are so inhibited about their voices these days,” says Rachel Dempsey, founder of Singing for Change. “They’re so full of shame because someone once told them they can’t sing. But really, it’s denying people their human right – to sing with others.”