The Gadsden State Community College A Cappella Choir and
Singers will make appearances at churches and community events during
its annual Christmas Tour. The group will kick-off the tour at 6 p.m.
Nov. 24 at Providence Baptist Church in Ragland.

The tour includes the group’s 22nd consecutive year to perform at the
Annual Tree Lighting at Regency Pointe in Rainbow City. The performance
will be at 6 p.m. Dec. 3. The highlight of the tour is the Community
Christmas Concert at 6 p.m. Dec. 12 at First United Methodist Church of
Gadsden. All events are free and open to the public. The group is under
the direction of J.T. Harrell.

“The Gadsden State A Cappella Choir and Singers work incredibly hard to
bring a sense of warmth and joy to each performance during the holiday
season,” Harrell said. “The Christmas concert tour is a cherished
tradition that lets us connect with those in our community through
timeless carols and festive songs.”

The line-up will include favorite Christmas songs, like “White
Christmas,” “Silver Bells,” Carol of the Bell,” Winter Wonderland,” “The
Grinch,” “Christmas on Broadway” and the Macy’s Christmas Parade song,
“We Believe.”

Other public performances are at 5 p.m. Dec. 1 at Shiloh Baptist Church
in Leesburg; 6 p.m. Dec. 8 at Rainbow City Methodist Church; and 6 p.m.
Dec. 22 at Cherry Street Baptist Church. All performances are free.

The choir is also performing private concerts for the Gadsden Greeters,
the Glencoe Senior Center, The Rotary Club, Rainbow Presbyterian Church
and the Gadsden State employee Christmas brunch.

“We’re excited to share the spirit of the season and create memorable
experiences for all who attend,” Harrell said.

The Gadsden State A Cappella Choir and Singers consists of 22 students
pursuing degrees in a variety of collegiate majors. The singers include
Jackson Alread, Ashley Pentecost and Trevor Wheat, all of Rainbow City;
Emma Beasley of Boaz, Emma Brownlee of Springville, Austin Crisler of
Moody, Sydney Day and Nolan Fletcher, both of Hokes Bluff; Rodney
Johnson, Art McCloud, Krishna Ray, Sarah Smith, Darius Spears and Afton
Yarnell, all of Gadsden; Junior Kamassa of Togo; Dale Layton of Saks;
Louden Magouyrk and Emilie Stubblefield, both of Oxford; Dylan Roberson
of Piedmont; Addyson Rosenbalm of Alexandria; Jullian Spark of Calera;
Anna Christopher of Glencoe