Christmas music and various forms of artwork await those attending the annual East Central Community College Concert Choir Fall Concert and Art Show scheduled Thursday, Nov. 19 on the Decatur campus.

The concert choir performance begins at 7 p.m. in the Vickers Fine Arts Center auditorium. Art work will be available for viewing in the Fine Arts lobby prior to and following the concert.

Admission is free to both events.

Vicki Blaylock, concert choir director, encourages the public to attend the performance of her 53-member group.

“We want to invite everyone to attend the concert and hear some wonderful Christmas songs performed by some very talented students,” said Blaylock, now in her second year as concert choir director.   

 Selections include, “The Hands of Winter” by Hayes; “Gloria in Excelsis,” by Mozart; “Carol of the Bells,” arranged by Shaw; “Sweet Little Jesus Boy,” arranged by Berg; “Hodie Christus Natus Est,” arranged by Hayes; and “The Twelve Days After Christmas,” arranged by Silver. 

Concert choir members and their respective high schools include Ashley Amis, Colton Amis, Celia Boggan, Brandon Boulton, Ashley Dumas, Patrick Ezell, Brian Felton, Richie Ferguson, Whitley Fisher, Lane Fulton, Elise Gibbs, Lacey Gilmore, Cole Harris, Drew Harrison, Jessica Harrison, Tiffany Hennington, Heather Hogue, Brandon Hughes, Courtney Lanier, Melody Mann, Emily Pace, Tiffany Spence, Cody Strait, Polly Vaughn, Monica Vincent and Cameron Weaver, all of Newton County High School; Hank Benson, Neshoba Central; Audrey Cannon, Northwest Rankin; Jessica Cherry, Clorbin Jenkins, Drew Johnston, James Latiker, and D. J. Townsend, all of Carthage; Tyler Comans, Sebastopol; Jonathan Crabtree, Warren Central; Jeri Lynn Crosby, Scott Central; J’Markus DuBose and Jordan Smith, both of Union; Kristen Everett, Brittany Harrison and Ronnie White, all of Forest; Nickie Farmer, Camp Shelby YCA; Courtney Gammill, Jordan Gunn and Laura Gunn, all of Lake; Lance Goodin, Nanih Waiya; Jackie Leggette, Meridian; Stacy Henderson, Raleigh; Britney Jefferson, South Panola; Jared Mullins, Faith Christian; Anna Powell, Philadelphia; Casey Rowzee, Newton County Academy; Ayla Smith, Miss. School of the Arts; and Jordan Vance, Trinity Episcopal.

An ECCC music instructor since 2000, Blaylock also directs the Ac’cents, the College’s show choir.   

Second-year art instructor Christopher Brady is also pleased with the artistic talent of students in his drawing, design and painting classes, who are submitting art work for the annual fall exhibit.

“Our students have done a great job with their art assignments and I know the public will enjoy seeing the exhibit,” said Brady.

Participating in the art show and their respective hometowns are Dale Alberts, Bailey; Brittany Bobo and Amber Harbour, both of Union; Sara Davis, Demopolis, Ala.; Anahi Esqueda and Manny Esqueda, both of Carthage; Ken Frazier, Choctaw; Leslie Graham, Cody Walters and Holly Webb, all of Forest;  D. J. Harris, Sumrall; John Hausley, Brittany Morrison and Randy Robinson, all of Newton; Corbin Hurst, Hickory; Lauren Jahn, Morton; Stephanie Lunsford, Collinsville; Anna Peeples, Louisville; and Jackie Pionan, Labuan, Philippines.

For more information, contact the ECCC Fine Arts Department, 601-635-2111 or call toll free, 877-462-3222, ext. 228.