AU Chorale / AC Choir
70th Anniversary Reunion Weekend
Reunion Schedule
Friday, April 10
8:00 - 10:30 pm Meet and Greet and "Alumni Talent Show"
Saturday, April 11
9:30 am On-site check-in time to mingle with friends - York Hall Lobby
10:00 am Opening Festivities and choir rehearsal begins
11:30 am BREAK (snacks available)
11:50 am Rehearsal resumes
12:45 pm Rehearsal ends - Lunch on your own
3:00 - 3:30 pm Rehearsal with ASO at the Paramount Theatre in downtown Anderson
5:00 - 6:45 pm Banquet at Student Center (includes several presentations) - See description of meal choices below
7:30 pm ASO concert at the Paramount Theatre - "A Broadway Musical Revue" featuring several outstanding AU Alums; Lawrence Brownlee, Lynelle Johnson, Kristin Watson Heintz, and Heather Lake Bays. The choir alums will be invited to join in on the finale of the scenes from Les Misérable by singing "Do You Hear the People Sing?"
Sunday, April 12
1:00 pm Warmup rehearsal - York Performance Hall
2:00 pm Break/Doors to hall open for guests
2:30 pm Reunion concert - York Performance Hall - Nationally renowned composer and AU alum, Lloyd Larson, has been commissioned by Dr. F. Dale Bengtson to write a new work for the Reunion in honor of Robert Nicholson, founder of the AC Choir/AU Chorale. "God, The Spirit, Lives Within Us" will be performed by the Reunion Choir. Several other choral selections have been chosen and will be conducted by former conductors of the AC Choir/Chorale
-Ezekiel Saw de Wheel, arr. Dawson - conducted by David L. Cooldige
-How Lovely is Thy Dwelling Place, Brahms - conducted by F. Dale Bengtson
-Give Me Jesus, arr L.L. Fleming - conducted by Paul Smith
-When I Survey the Wondrous Cross - conducted by Rick Sowers
Banquet Meal Options (choose one by clicking Register Now button above)
Georgia Pecan Encrusted Chicken Breast - Georgia Pecan Encrusted Chicken Breast with a mild Sweet Red Pepper Cream Sauce, served with a choice of Green Beans, Rice, and Mixed Green Side Salad. Includes Rolls, Butter, Chef's choice of Dessert, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Coffee, and Ice Water.
Beef Wellington - Filet of Beef wrapped in a Puff Pastry with a Mushroom Garlic Wine Reduction served with a Bernaise Sauce, served with a choice of Green Beans, Smashed Potatoes, and Side Salad. Includes Rolls, Butter, Chef's choice of Dessert, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Coffee, and Ice Water.
Sweet Maple Glazed Salmon - Tender Salmon Filet Marinated in Teriyaki Sauce with Garlic and Lemon, finished with a Sweet Maple Glaze, served with Rice, Lightly Seasoned Zucchini and Squash Medley, and Mixed Green Side Salad. Includes Rolls, Butter, Chef's choice of Dessert, Iced Tea, Lemonade, Coffee, and Ice Water.