After 25 years of providing choral music to the community, the Highlands Delta Chorale has performed its last concert due to the lack of singing voices. When I came to Sebring in the mid- 1970s, it was my dream to start a choral group. It became a reality with the Sebring Hills Chorale that later in October 1983 became the Highlands Delta Chorale. As founder of the group, I want to especially thank David Rinald, who faithfully devoted most of those 25 years directing and keeping the chorale together. Thanks also to South Florida Community College for providing their facility for concerts, to the Highlands County School Board for providing rehearsal space and to the area churches for providing rehearsal and concert space. A special thanks to Richard Wedig, accompanist for the chorale, and his wife, Susan, who stepped in to direct when a director was not available. ...more

May 19, 2009

From beneath the stage she emerges; a diminutive, demure figure with the ability to turn a silent movie into an auditory transformation of the senses. ...more

March 25, 2009

From beneath the stage she emerges; a diminutive, demure figure with the ability to turn a silent movie into an auditory transformation of the senses. ...more

March 25, 2009

From beneath the stage she emerges, a diminutive, demure figure with the ability to turn a silent movie into an auditory transformation of the senses. ...more

March 25, 2009

Whether one can sing in perfect pitch or perhaps even slides out of tune every now and then, members say there's a spot for everyone - getting along in perfect harmony, ...more

January 7, 2009

Nature Coast Festival Singers will present three Christmas concerts featuring the Christmas Choruses from Handel's The Messiah and several other Christmas pieces. ...more

November 9, 2008

With previous membership in two bands under his musical belt, Louie Palma is no stranger to cover songs. But he has had little chance to develop original music until recently. ...more

August 28, 2008

With previous membership in two bands under his musical belt, Louie Palma is no stranger to cover songs. But he has gotten little chance to develop original music until recently. ...more

August 20, 2008

ITEMS OF INTEREST MASTER CHORALE OF TAMPA BAY: The chorale will have auditions Tuesday-Aug. 26 in the Fine Arts Hall 107 at the University of South Florida School of Music, 4202 E. Fowler Ave., Tampa. Singers should prepare a 2-3 minute song or aria. Bring extra sheet music as an accompanist will be provided. Sight-singing, rhythm and vocal exercises will be tested. To schedule an audition, contact the chorale's office at (813) 974-7726 or e-mail info@masterchorale.com. For information about the auditions, visit www.masterchorale.com/audition. ...more

August 13, 2008

As budget cuts continue to crunch arts programs at local schools, several area music teachers are creating a new outlet for students who want to sing. ...more

June 22, 2008