A Rich History of Singing Tradition

Founded in 1967 by the City of Adrian, the chorus soon named Dr. Art J. Jones from Adrian College its Musical Director. He remained in that position until his retirement 25 years later. Lenawee Community Chorus (LCC) formed an alliance with Adrian College and was named its Chorus-in-Residence. The alliance remains today and the Chorus is extremely grateful. The Chorus established an Endowment Fund that remains in effect today. See support section to see how you can participate.​

Since then, other past directors have included James Allen; Thomas Dettbarn; Frederick Wilson; Dale Smith; Todd Barnhart; Todd Prickett; Dr. Julie Skadsem; Dr. Thomas Hodgman; Dr. Brian Altevogt; and Karen Nevins.

Enjoy the sounds of the chorus

People well beyond Lenawee County have enjoyed the concerts, which have included major classical works and short selections.
 
The Chorus has collaborated with the Adrian College Choir for many performances. Your whole family will enjoy the affordable concerts, led by their current Artistic Director and Conductor David Ripper.
 
The Chorus performs two concerts a year - Spring and Christmas concerts.

Want to know more about LCC? Call for more information.

734-323-9199

Special events over the years

April 2006

Performed at Carnegie Hall in New York City

Mary 2007

Performed for President Bush at Jamestown's 400th Anniversary

July 2008

Joined members of the Adrian College Choir to perform Beethoven's   "Ninth Symphony" in the Forbidden City Concert Hall in Shanghai, China.

• July 2008: Participated in the opening ceremony of the Beijing Olympics
• December 2008: Celebrated 40th anniversary
• April 2009: Performed at Hill Auditorium on the University of Michigan campus in Ann Arbor
• December 2009: Performed a concert with the Adrian Symphony Orchestra
• May 2010: Performed the Mozart Requiem with John Rutter at Carnegie Hall, New York City
• May 2011: Performed at Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C.
• May 2018: Performed at the Kennedy Center and during the Memorial Day Parade in Washington D.C.
  

In The News

Below are some articles about Lenawee Community Chorus events and history:

David Ripper named new Chorus Director
Christmas Concert 2014
5 Things to Do This Weekend (2014)
5 Things to Do This Weekend (2015)