Harmonizing Couples Take the Stage at Lexington Choral Society’s Welcome to December Concert
Harmonizing Hearts: Couples Find Harmony On and Off Stage with Lexington Choral Society
Lexington, NC – When the Lexington Choral Society takes the stage for its annual “Welcome to December” concert, the voices blend together in a beautiful symphony. But for some members, the harmony extends beyond the music and into their personal lives.This year, at least six vocalists will be sharing the stage with their important others, including Randy and Jane Hall, and Alisa and Doug Powers.
“Music and dance brought us together,” Randy Hall, a retired presbyterian minister, said of his wife, Jane. The couple met while swing dancing and shag dancing with the Piedmont Swing Dancers. Both had been active in church and community choirs as youth, and Randy had been an on-and-off member of LCS as the mid-1980s.
Joining LCS together felt natural as their relationship blossomed.Similarly, music played a pivotal role in the love story of Alisa and Doug Powers. They met singing in their former church choir. Doug, a member of the The Byrds gospel quartet for 30 years, and Alisa, who comes from a musically-inclined Lexington family, found a shared passion that deepened their bond.”I wouldn’t be here if I hadn’t married Alisa,” Doug powers admitted. “I woudl come see the performances, but I wouldn’t be singing with them.I’ve always thought the music they sing was above me. I don’t read music like the rest of them. We do some really difficult pieces. I always did what I do by ear.”
For both couples,sharing the stage and their love of music enriches their relationship.
“I think a healthy couple enjoys things they have together like we do,” Randy Hall said, “and has things they do separately.”
“I’m just glad she got me into this,” Doug Powers added with a smile. “I really enjoy it.”
The Halls and Powerses are just two examples of how music can bring people together, both romantically and within a community. The Lexington Choral society’s “welcome to December” concert is a testament to that power, offering a heartwarming experience for both performers and audience members alike.
Join the Lexington Choral Society for their free “Welcome to December” concert on December 7th at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, located at 310 S. Main St. in Lexington. Donations are welcome to support this non-profit organization and its contributions to the community.
love in Harmony: Lexington Choral Society Couples Find Musical Bliss
lexington, NC – The Lexington Choral Society’s annual “Welcome to December” concert promises more than harmonious melodies this year. For several vocalists, the love story extends beyond the stage, woven together by shared passions and a love for music.
Couples like Randy and Jane Hall, and Alisa and Doug Powers, exemplify this unique bond.
Randy and Jane’s love story began on the dance floor, fueled by their shared love of swing and shag dancing. Both had strong choral backgrounds, and joining LCS felt like a natural progression as their relationship blossomed.
For Alisa and Doug, music was the catalyst for their romance. Their love bloomed while singing in their church choir. Doug, a seasoned gospel singer with the Byrds quartet, found a kindred spirit in alisa, who hails from a musically-gifted Lexington family.
“I wouldn’t be here if I hadn’t married Alisa,” Doug confessed. “I always thought the music they sing was above me. We do some really difficult pieces. I always did what I do by ear.”
Both couples agree that sharing the stage and their love of music enriches their relationship. “I think a healthy couple enjoys things they have together,” Randy Hall said, admiring the harmonies they create both on and off stage.
“I’m just glad she got me into this,” Doug Powers added with a smile, his voice brimming with gratitude.
Their stories highlight how music can powerfully connect peopel, forming bonds that resonate both romantically and within the community. The Lexington Choral Society’s “Welcome to December” concert is a gorgeous testament to that power, promising a heartwarming experience for performers and audience members alike.
Join the Lexington Choral Society for their free “Welcome to December” concert on December 7th at 5 p.m. at First United Methodist Church, located at 310 S. Main St. in Lexington. Donations are welcome to support this non-profit organization and its contributions to the community.
