Looking Back on the July 24 and July 30 Sing Outs, 2024 for the Alexandria Chapter
Members of the Alexandria A Cappella Collective (AACC) and a sizable audience at Franconia District Park for the July 24 concert in the amphitheater waited out the light misting rain that started even after the sky seemed to be clear. But it finally stopped and the show went on without a hitch.
A riser crew had set things up and the county sound crew had set up too. The speakers were taken down during the early rain but when leadership decided it was clear to go, everyone jumped into action. Luckily the Harmo Truck was near the stage for reloading the risers at the end. The chorus actually did some quick runs of their songs during the light mist.
Fairfax County Supervisor, Rodney Lusk, from the Franconia District, welcomed the audience and Terry Reynolds added details about the two ensembles. Metro Voices started the show with five songs, then the Harmonizers sang five songs and then the combined chorus got the audience all excited with “Hey Jude” and “I’m Still Standing.” The audience singalong was fun for all.
Samantha Tramack and Tony Colosimo were directors for the show and both thanked the audience for being there. Many fans brought lawn chairs and there were some families who were having some food. Lots of kids were there too.
There was also a plug or two for our fall show in September, and for the launching of the Capital Force youth chorus. Members had flyers for that to share with anyone interested.
This week, on July 30, the AACC singers gathered at Market Square to warm up for the annual summer walk-and-sing in Old Town Alexandria. Members wore their AACC black t-shirts. Jason Lee did warm ups for this week. Metro Voices sang “Fight Song” and “Happy Together” at each stop along King Street. The Harmonizers sang “New York, New York” and “Sit Down You’re Rockin’ the Boat.” The combined ensembles sang “Hey Jude” and “I’m Still Standing.” Terry Reynolds and Samantha Tramack directed the songs.
Great to have Chuck Hunter visiting this week plus Jim Kirkland and Aaron Simoneau, plus recent guests Daniel, Josh and Carl.
Membership director, Jacob Broude, passed out flyers during the walk to promote the launch of Capital Force and to invite prospective singers to a chapter guest night.
The singers ended the evening at a local spot in Old Town Alexandria for an afterglow.
Until next time – editorjack!
(This message is prepared for your review if you were there, for your information if you had to miss, and as a historical record for the great things going on each week during the 76th year of the Alexandria Chapter. - YeEd)
The Chapter Mission Statement Enriching lives through vocal harmony in the greater DC area.
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