What the chorus has been up to, written by the people who were there.
October 30, 2025
Members traded their usual rehearsal attire for Halloween and autumn costumes at a festive rehearsal, capped off with a door-prize drawing for Halloween-themed dessert plates.
May 15, 2025
Members gathered for food and friendship, and talked through plans for the 2025–2026 season.
October 31, 2024
Another costumed rehearsal celebration, complete with a door-prize drawing for festive decorative items.
June 13, 2024
Members handled a bit of chorus business and shared a meal together; the next potluck was set for August 29.
June 1, 2024
Several Meridian members joined the Athens Master Chorale to perform Mozart’s Requiem at Carnegie Hall — the final performance under longtime conductor Joseph Napoli.
December 7, 2023
Meridian donated 20% of the proceeds from that year’s Tapestry Concert fundraiser to Holy Cross Lutheran Church, in thanks for the use of their space.
October 26, 2023
Another costumed rehearsal, with a potted mum awarded as the door prize.
October 10, 2023
Members held a caroling practice at the Athens Area Humane Society to help spotlight the shelter, touring the animal care facilities before rehearsing holiday music.
April 1, 2023
To celebrate Roger Vogel’s composition "The Nature of the Cat," members shared photos of their own cats at home.
March 20, 2023
Sopranos and altos held separate rehearsal sessions to prepare their parts for the spring concert, including the contemporary cat-themed piece.
February 23, 2023
Two guest composers visited rehearsal: Sally Coenen spoke about her arrangement of "A Thousand Thanks," and Roger Vogel shared how he wrote "The Nature of the Cat," including some of the historical tools he used.
January 12, 2023
A social gathering with a catered Mediterranean lunch and a screening of a biographical film, plus music handed out for upcoming rehearsals.
October 28, 2022
A costumed rehearsal celebration with a door-prize drawing and some good-humored seasonal performances from members.
