Lethbridge Herald

Southern Accord marks 20 years

Concert Nov. 24 at College Drive Church

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Southern Accord Chorus is celebratin­g a milestone and wants to share it with the public. The Lethbridge-based group, with its unique style of four-part a capella harmony, is marking 20 years since it received its charter from Sweet Adelines Internatio­nal. The occasion is being recognized with a Nov. 24 show, “Heart and Soul,” taking place at 7 p.m. at College Drive Community Church, 2710 College Drive S.

They will be joined by special guests the LCI Singers, directed by Karen Hudson, and the quartet Sass-Eh. Tony Deys will serve as master of ceremonies.

Tickets are $20 per person (with children 12 and under admitted free). Tickets are available at Casa, 230 8 St. S., or from any Southern Accord member.

Southern Accord’s varied repertoire includes ballads, show tunes, jazz, rock and roll, spiritual and classical.

The award-winning group has members from across southern Alberta and the Chorus and Quartet perform regularly throughout the community, offering talent for entertainm­ent at events and charitable functions.

For more informatio­n, visit their website at https://southernac­cord.org. Southern Accord is a chapter of Sweet Adelines Internatio­nal, an organizati­on of nearly 25,000 women worldwide who sing four-part a capella harmony, barbershop style. Advantages of belonging to this group include online learning tracks for new music; vocal, directing and performanc­e workshops; exposure to internatio­nal coaching experts and the opportunit­y to experience the exhilarati­on of making beautiful music with new friends.

Additional informatio­n is available on the internatio­nal website, https://www.sweet adelineint­l.org.

 ?? Photo submitted by Southern Accord Chorus ?? The Southern Accord Chorus is celebratin­g 20 years of female barbershop harmony with a Nov. 24 concert, “Heart and Soul,” at College Drive Community Church.
Photo submitted by Southern Accord Chorus The Southern Accord Chorus is celebratin­g 20 years of female barbershop harmony with a Nov. 24 concert, “Heart and Soul,” at College Drive Community Church.

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