Ashland Area Chorus ready to begin rehearsals for spring, starting Monday, Jan. 12

ASHLAND, Ohio – The Ashland Area Chorus, a community-based mixed choir, will begin its 2026 spring season on Monday, Jan. 12. The AAC is welcoming new members.

There are weekly rehearsals for the chorus on Monday nights (with the exception of MLK Day) from 7-8:30 p.m., in room 242 of Ashland University’s Center for the Arts.

“Following a very successful ‘Messiah’ presentation in the fall, the AAC will perform a program of beautiful music during the AU choral concert May 5, and possibly in March,” said Ron Blackley, director of choral activities and professor of music at AU. “This is the perfect time to join. You may simply show up or you may contact the director ahead of time.”

The chorus is open to the entire Ashland community and beyond. Singers have come from Richland, Medina, Wayne, Holmes and Crawford counties as well. Previous choral experience is helpful and encouraged. While there are no strict age limits, singers under 18 must be approved by the director.

The AAC has performed at regular AU concerts, with the Ashland Symphony Orchestra and for the Ohio Choral Directors Association. Recent appearances have included subscription concerts with the ASO and the summer pops concert in the park.

Current members are encouraged to ask their talented friends and neighbors to attend rehearsals and make a vocal contribution to this fine musical organization. For further information, please contact Ron Blackley at rblackle@ashland.edu.