The Concert Series is a monthly (bi monthly in June and July) free concert
of various genres of music of local musicians performed in Athens Alabama at
the downtown square Courthouse.
ATHENS-In 1957, starting with 20 men, the Rocket City Chapter of the Society for the Preservation and Encouragement of Barber Shop Quartet Singing in America was formed. Since that time the group has met weekly for the purpose of practicing as a chorus and performing songs in the uniquely American “barbershop style”. The Chorus consists of a group of dedicated men who are committed to enriching the lives of its members and of our community through wonderful a cappella harmonies sung in the barbershop style. We believe in musical excellence through preparation, and strive to achieve the highest level of quality through our performances. We meet every Tuesday night at 1st Baptist Church in Huntsville on Governor’s Drive go to the back side of the church, the time is 6:30 p.m. Rocket City Chorus is under the direction of Jean Reynolds. You can find out more about them at www.rocketcitychorus.org.
In March 2001, we had eleven men present at our first meeting and in September 2002, we 
received our charter to operate as Athens Chapter, Southern Splendor Chorus. Southern Splendor Chorus serves the public through a true American “art” form of uplifting, wholesome a Capella music. This close knit four-part harmony not only enriches the lives of the men who sing, but the audiences who enjoy this “art” form worldwide. Southern Splendor Chorus is doing its part to build better communities by bonding people together with the pure fun of a Capella singing. Southern Splendor can be seen gracing stages throughout the Tennessee Valley in Athens, Ardmore, Madison, Decatur, Cullman, Huntsville and many others. We meet every Thursday night at Athens Bible School cafeteria, the time is 7:00 p.m. Southern Splendor is under the direction of Tommy Mitchell. You can find out more about them at www.southernsplendorchorus.com.
In 2015 Rocket City Chorus asked Southern Splendor to join them for a combined show. This show was held April 22, 2016 with amazing success. Tonight is a little bit of original barbershop and a lot of that combined show. So please sit back, relax and find out why Barbershop is Cool, Way Cool.
the rain location will be at the Vietnam Veterans Building located at 17915
W Elm St, Athens, AL 35611. To reach the Tourism Office call 256-232-5411
ask for Cayce Lee.
Media Release/Teresa Todd
President of Athens-Limestone County Tourism Association
