Looking Back on the March 31, 2026 Alexandria A Cappella Collective Chapter Meeting
(Thanks to E.J. Herold for taking tones this week for editorjack.)
Spring weather made it easy for singers to come out for the March 31 meeting for AACC back at Fairlington Presbyterian, in Alexandria. A riser crew got them all set up from the storage place now in the upper hall of the church, and assistant director of Metro voices, Maggie McAlexander, started the warm ups. Associate director of the Harmonizers, Tony Colosimo, continued the warm ups using “A Place on the Risers.”
Following warm ups, artistic director, Joe Cerutti, welcomed everyone and gave a special greeting to a returning Harmonizer, Geoff Berman, visiting for the evening. Also visiting this week was Rob Korsan, who had not been at a rehearsal (by his own admission ) in a decade or so. Great to have them back to sing with us. Joe also shared news fromDick Dangel’s family that Dick has been enrolled in a memory care unit recently.
Joe reminded singers that we are still engaged in the transition to the new chorus structure with a note that he recognizes that change needs to be deliberate and that members need coaching. He then introduced long-time chapter supporter, Kathy Kauffmann, as the evening’s facilitator. She is Karl’s wife of 59 years and attends most chapter meetings. She is a facilitator of organizational change. Her exercise helped the members get “into” the work to make change and recognize the directions it will take the AACC chapter.
Assistant Harmonizer director, Terry Reynolds, opened the business meeting. Ken Rub started things off with the news and early details about a major chapter fundraiser and fun event on Spring-to-ACTion, Wed. April 22. It will be part of the city-wide fundraising efforts for non-profits in Alexandria. Ken will organize a challenge contest between the four music sections of the chorus – to see which one can bring in the most for AACC; and he promises prizes! He also suggested the need for matching gifts to stimulate giving – any members willing to do that should contact Ken.
Terry announced there will be a summer concert on Aug. 20 at a Fairfax County Park. Watch for details in Groupanizer.
Membership director, Jacob Broude, asked for contacts in the chapter to help reach out to collegiate singing groups. He presented a new member pin to Morgan Fabber. Two new guests this week were Mary Laborie and Dana Wooster.
Following the business meeting, the Harmonizers and Metro Voices divided their time on the risers until wrap up with a 50-50 drawing. Turner Arndt, who was celebrating his birthday this week, directed “Keep the Whole World Singing.”
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 77th year of the Alexandria Chapter. - YeEd)
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