Southern A’Chord, Ruston’s new women’s a cappella community chorus, is conducting a membership drive this fall, and area singers are invited to share in the harmony.

The event is set for Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6 p.m. in the fellowship hall of the Presbyterian Church of Ruston, 212 N. Bonner – the chorus’s regular rehearsal time and location.

Guests will get a firsthand look at how the chorus works, including warmups, vocal techniques and rehearsal flow, and they’ll have the chance to sing with the group as well. Those who join now can prepare to be part of the ensemble’s holiday performances.

Southern A’Chord launched in the fall of 2024 with a Welcome Night, and this marks the first major recruitment effort since then. Chorus leaders say interested singers who cannot attend this event are welcome at any other upcoming rehearsal.

Made up of 16 women from across North Louisiana, Southern A’Chord welcomes singers of all backgrounds who want to grow musically in a supportive, service-minded environment. Their repertoire includes pop, gospel, patriotic and holiday selections.

“Whether you’ve sung for years or are just starting out, there’s a place for you here,” Director Candice Bassett, of Grayson, said.

A well-received community performance – “Southern A’Chord: Songs of Summer” – was presented July 31.

To learn more about membership or to book a performance, visit southernachordchorus.org, check out the Southern A’Chord Chorus Facebook page, or contact President Judy Sisson at jasisson@comcast.net or membership chair Sallie Rose Hollis at sallierose@mail.com