NATCHITOCHES – The Cane River Singers will begin fall rehearsals at Northwestern State University on Monday, August 22 in the choral rehearsal room in the Fine Arts Annex. Rehearsals will be held each Monday from 7 p.m. until 8:45 p.m. under the direction of Associate Director of Choral Activities Adam Philley.

The choir will start the year preparing for a performance of Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” with the Shreveport Symphony Orchestra on Saturday, September 24.

Participation in the Cane River Singers is open to Northwestern State students and faculty along with Natchitoches-area residents with an interest in singing. The choir is beginning its fourth year. Faculty and non-faculty that are singing will only be required to join by filling out a form for the university. Students will be required to register for Music 1420.

For more information, contact Philley at philleya@nsula.edu.