Concert Chorus at NPT studio taping "Celebrate America" special.
A "Commitment to Excellence" is the motto of the choral program.
The Choral Program at Lipscomb consists of students in grades 9-12, and represents a cross section of the student body. The Concert Chorus is an auditioned group of 10th-12th grades that have appeared on the American Choral Director's Association State Choral Festival every year since its inception in 1989. They were selected to sing at the TMEA convention in 2009, which was their 5th appearance at this gathering. The Concert Chorus was also chosen by audition to perform at the American Choral Director's Association Southern Division Conference in the spring of 2003 and were one of the featured choirs on the Best of High School A Cappella 2001 & 2002 & 2003 compilation CDs published by the Mainely A Cappella catalogue company. There is also a Freshmen Chorus. These students get an opportunity to try chorus without an audition.
The chorus has several Compact Disc recordings, including "Sing Me to Heaven", "Songs of Triumph!”, "Gloria!", "How Can I Keep from Singing?", "Sing to the Lord", and a live recording of the 2008 Final Concert and the 2009 performance at the TMEA Conference. They are available at concerts and from the music department. Click here to order "Sing to the Lord" and other DLHS Chorus CD. The choruses perform regularly at area churches in addition to special events on campus and annual choral festivals.
2009-2010 Schedule
Confirm times nearer concert date. Dates may be added.
| Nov. 16 |
LU Choral Festival |
All Choirs |
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| Dec. 1 |
Lighting of the Green |
Concert Chorus |
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| Jan. 10 |
Southern Hills Church of Christ |
Concert Chorus |
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| Jan. 12 |
Tokens radio show |
Concert Chorus |
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| Jan. 24 |
Brentwood Hills Church of Christ |
All Choirs |
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| Jan. 31 |
Hillsboro Church of Christ |
Concert Chorus |
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| Feb. 7 |
Woodmont Hills Church of Christ |
All Choirs |
Afternoon Performance |
| Feb. 28 |
Crieve Hall Church of Christ |
Concert Chorus |
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| Mar. 4 |
Regional Adjudication |
All Choirs |
During School Day |
| Mar. 7 |
Granny White Church of Christ |
All Choirs |
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| Apr. 18 |
Harpeth Hills Church of Christ |
All Choirs |
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| Apr. 25 |
Concord Rd. Church of Christ |
Concert Chorus |
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| Apr. 29 |
ACDA State Adjudication |
Must Qualify |
During School Day |
| May 2 |
Final Concert in Acuff Chapel |
All Choirs |
3:30 PM |
How do I Become a Part of the Choral Program?
Hear the Chorus Sing our Alma Mater (mp3 file)
Robert King has been director of choruses at Lipscomb High School since 1984, and is the K-12 Fine Arts Director for Lipscomb’s Campus School. His wife, Donna, is on the music faculty at Lipscomb University. They have two sons at Lipscomb, Samuel and Zachary. Robert is a Past President of the Tennessee chapter of the American Choral Directors Association and the Middle Tennessee Vocal Association (MTVA). He is a music minister at Harpeth Hills Church of Christ. He is also director of two community choruses, the Lipscomb University Community Chorus, a non-audition adult chorus open to any interested singers. The other chorus is the Nashville Youth Choir at Belmont University. This audition group is for High School age singers. They meet weekly on Mondays from 4:30-6:00. For information on either of these groups contact Robert at robert.king@lipscomb.edu or by calling 966-6410.
Rachel Whorton joined the music department at DLHS in the Fall of 2008, where she serves as Assistant Choral Director. An accomplished pianist and singer, Mrs. Whorton is also the director of our Drama program, which involves SRO (Standing Room Only) and all theatrical productions, as well as a Theater Arts course and Speech class.
Harold Lipford, director in the 1960's,
visits with current director, Robert King.
Click here to see pictures from the A.L.L. Gala Schermerhorn performance.
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