CULTURAL PURSUITS
The Fabulous Fakes exhibit each April involves artists creating unique versions of master works with more than 50 “Fakes” exhibited at various venues. The League’s Henderson County Library gallery hosts themed exhibits throughout the year. A Member Showcase each November takes place at host gallery Art on 7th. Other exhibits “pop up” each year around town. The annual, year-round, ArtScape Banner Project is an outdoor exhibit with the work of 40 local artists. The Art League’s Open Studio Tour in October provides artists and the community an opportunity to see and learn from artists at work. More than 50 artist studios are open to the public on one weekend. Brochures and maps are available for both events at the Visitor Center. Adult classes and workshops are offered in a variety of two- and threedimensional media. Experienced instructors teach in small classes to provide the best experience for students. Visitors and nonmembers are welcome to these and all exhibits.
MUSIC CAROLINA CONCERT CHOIR 828-393-5737 CarolinaConcertChoir.org
The Carolina Concert Choir has about 50 members of all ages under the direction of Artistic Director and Conductor Dr. Michael Lancaster with Richard Riccardi serving as accompanist. Composed of auditioned singers from Hendersonville, Asheville, Sylva, Brevard and upstate South Carolina, the choir’s repertoire includes a mix of classical choral and choral/ symphonic compositions and lighter fare, including popular favorites. The Carolina Concert Choir performs twice a year, near the Christmas/ Hanukkah holiday in mid-December and in mid-April for a spring concert. Rehearsals and performances are at Grace Lutheran Church at 1245 62
6th Avenue West in Hendersonville. The choir also periodically performs w ith the A shev ille Sy mphony Chorus, Hendersonville Symphony Orchestra and Brevard Philharmonic Orchestra in their venues. The Carolina Concert Choir sponsors the annual All-County Honors chorus for more than 80 aspiring middle and high school students which concludes with a concert the third weekend in each November.
FOUR SEASONS CHAMBER ORCHESTRA 828-490-7119 4SeasonsOrchestra.org
The Four Sea sons Chamber O r c he s t r a i s We s ter n Nor t h Carolina’s orchestra for all seasons, presenting one concert each spring, summer, fall and winter around Hendersonville and beyond. Its mission is to present inspiring music in intimate settings and raise funds and awareness at every concert in support of causes and organizations in the community. The 4SCO is composed of professional, amateur and student musicians with programming that ranges from historic masterpieces of the symphonic tradition to new art and popular music and beyond. The 4SCO is led by director and conductor Eric Scheider.
HENDERSONVILLE CHORALE Facebook.com/HendersonvilleChorale
This group of approximately 3040 people which sing all varieties of music from classics to show tunes, is a non-auditioned group of singers that includes ever y
age group and skill level. The Hendersonville Chorale’s mission is to provide opportunities to all people who love to sing and share the love of music and the inspiration it provides the greater community. The chorale prides itself on its welcoming camaraderie. Directed by Michael Stephen Brannon, the Chorale prepares and performs two concerts each year, one in the spring and another in the fall. The Chorale seeks new members. Those interested should email choralehendersonville@gmail.com.
HENDERSONVILLE COMMUNITY BAND HCBMusic.com
The Hendersonville Community Band ha s been commit ted to playing and sharing music with the community since 1991. HCB consists of 75 amateur and professional musicians of all ages. Led by Conductor and Musical Director Winford Franklin, the band performs four concerts a year in the fall, at holiday time and in the spring and summer, with occasional guest appearances by local ensembles and artists. In October 2022, the HCB will premier a piece by Bill Locklear, based on the hymn “There is a Balm in Gilead,” that was commissioned by the band to celebrate its 30th season. Locklear will guest conduct that part of the concert. HCB also encourages music education t hrough summer ca mp music scholarships for Henderson County students and college scholarships for music majors from the region.
The Hendersonville Chorale performs two concerts per year.
Hendersonville Magazine 2022–2023
