CULTURAL PURSUITS
ART LEAGUE OF HENDERSON COUNTY 828-490-5639 ArtLeague.net
As Western North Carolina’s allinclusive art group for more than 25 years, the Art League of Henderson County fosters, encourages and develops public appreciation of all forms of visual arts. ALHC provides opportunities for members to enjoy the fellowship of other artists and art lovers; exchange professional views; develop new ideas and techniques; participate in educational lectures and demonstrations; take or teach classes and workshops; exhibit original work in many events sponsored by ALHC; contribute to local public art programs; and support local school programs. A L HC of fer s a r t cla sses a nd workshops through its Art Education Initiative in which non-members also can participate. ALHC members can show their artwork at monthly rotating shows at the Henderson County Public Library and at special exhibits throughout the county. The A r tScape Banner Projec t in dow ntow n Hender sonv ille, coordinated by an ALHC Committee, unveils a new set of banners each April. Monthly ALHC programs f e at u r e d e m o n s t r at io n s a n d presentations by members and guest artists.
MUSIC CAROLINA CONCERT CHOIR 828-393-5737 CarolinaConcertChoir.org
The Carolina Concert Choir is a 50-member choir under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Michael Lancaster with Richard Riccardi serving as accompanist. Composed of auditioned singers from Hendersonville, Asheville, Sylva, Brevard and upstate South Carolina, the choir’s repertoire includes a mix of classical choral and choral/ symphonic compositions and lighter fare, including popular favorites at 70
The Carolina Concert Choir sponsors the annual All County Honors Chorus.
their concerts. The Carolina Concert Choir will perform a joint Prayers and Remembrance concert with the Asheville Symphony Chorus on Oct. 29 and 30, 2021 at the Arden Presbyterian Church in memory of the 20th anniversary of 911 and those who died from COVID-19. A holiday sing-along is planned for the first weekend of December 2021 and a spring concert will be held the third weekend of April 2022. Rehearsals and these performances will be at Grace Lutheran Church in Hendersonville. The choir also periodically performs with the Hendersonville Sy mphony and Brevard Philharmonic orchestras. The Carolina Concert Choir sponsors the annual A ll-Count y Honors chorus for aspiring middle and high school students which concludes with a concert the third weekend in November.
FOUR SEASONS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 828-270-4119 4SeasonsOrchestra.org
TheFourSeasonsChamberOrchestra is Western North Carolina’s newest orchestral ensemble, presenting one concert each season of the year around Hendersonville and beyond. Its mission is to present inspiring music in intimate settings and raise funds and awareness at every concert in support of causes and organizations in the community. The 4SCO is composed of diverse professional, amateur and student musicians with programming that ranges from historic masterpieces
of the symphonic tradition to new art and popular music and beyond. The 4SCO is led by director and conductor Eric Scheider, a cellist and educator who has been active in the region since 2004.
HENDERSONVILLE CHORALE HendersonvilleChorale.com
This group of approximately 50 sings all varieties of music from classics to show tunes. Singers include every age group and skill level. The chorale prides itself on its welcoming camaraderie and shared love of song. Directed by Michael Stephen Brannon, the chorale prepares and performs two concerts each year, one in the spring and another in the fall.
HENDERSONVILLE COMMUNITY BAND HCBMusic.com
The Hendersonville Community Band ha s been commit ted to playing and sharing music with the community since 1991. HCB consists of 75 amateur and professional musicians of all ages. Led by Conductor and Musical Director Winford Franklin, the band performs four concerts a year in the fall, at holiday time and in the spring and summer, with occasional guest appearances by local ensembles and artists. In late Spring 2022, the HCB will premier a piece that was commissioned to celebrate the organization’s 30th season. HCB also encourages music education through scholarships available to Henderson County music students. Hendersonville Magazine 2021–2022