WILLIAMSON COUNTY COMMUNITY CHORUS

7:33 pm | Monday, Apr 16th
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Free concert in Franklin, TN on April 22

The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department (WCPR) is pleased to announce a free concert by the Williamson County Community Chorus, on Sunday, April 22 at 3:00 p.m. at the Williamson County Enrichment Center, 110 Everbright Ave. in Franklin, TN.

The chorus is under the direction of Dr. Linda Bolding who was named as the group’s director in August 2017. With more than twenty years of experience conducting adult choirs, Bolding brings professional excellence and experience to the Williamson County Community Chorus. She received a bachelor’s of music degree from Eastern New Mexico University, a master’s degree in music education from the University of Texas, and a doctorate in choral conducting from Columbia Pacific University. Bolding is a past conductor of the Austin, Texas Civic Chorus and the Round Rock, Texas Community Choir. Her choirs have toured Germany, Austria, Switzerland, Italy, Scotland, Ireland and Canada.

Williamson County Parks and Recreation is a public organization, here to benefit the community.  Anyone may register for and participate in the department’s programs, teams, classes and events. For program registration, pass purchasing or additional information, visit www.wcparksandrec.com.  You may also receive department information by “liking” Williamson County Parks and Recreation on Facebook; following us on Twitter at @wc_parksandrec or Instagram at @willcoparksandrec or on Pinterest or YouTube.

BGA Fisk Jubilee Singers Concert

6:00 pm | Friday, Feb 24th
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As part of its celebration of Black History Month, Battle Ground Academy is hosting a concert featuring the renowned Fisk Jubilee Singers. The concert, which is free and open to the community, will be held on Friday, February 24 at 6 p.m., at the Franklin United Methodist Church.

“We strive to offer programs that enhance the lives of our students, parents, alumni and the broader community whom we serve” said BGA Head of School Will Kesler. “One of the real highlights this year will be this community event featuring the Fisk Jubilee Singers. We are proud to be able to bring these incredible artists to Williamson County.”

The concert will be held in the sanctuary of the new Franklin United Methodist Church campus. The church is located on Mack Hatcher Bypass directly across the street from BGA’s Glen Echo campus. Register for the event at http://battlegroundacademy.org/page/fisk-jubilee-singers

The Fisk Jubilee Singers are vocal artists and students of Fisk University, a Historically Black College in Nashville. Acclaimed worldwide, they are credited with introducing and preserving the musical tradition of “slave songs” and have contributed to the breakdown of racial barriers in the U.S. and abroad. In 2008, the Fisk Jubilee Singers were awarded a National Medal of Arts by President George Bush in recognition of their longtime contribution to the arts.

Established in 1889, Battle Ground Academy is a coeducational, college preparatory school for grades kindergarten through 12 th grade. More information on the school can be found at www.battlegroundacademy.org.

Harp & Piano Holiday Concert

2:00 pm | Saturday, Dec 17th
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Harp & Piano Holiday Concert in Franklin, TN at the Williamson County Public Library – Saturday, Dec. 17, 2:00 p.m.

“Harpy Holidays!”  This holiday music event for the entire family will feature harp and piano solo, duet, and ensemble performances of your holiday favorites by students with ages ranging from 8 to 68!

The free concert is brought to us the Harp and Piano Studio of Dr. Sarah Crocker, Adjunct Professor of Music at Middle Tennessee State University School of Music, and at the Lipscomb University School of Music.

Concert in the Park

6:30 pm | Saturday, Jul 23rd
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The Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department presents a free “Concert in the Park” by the Williamson County Community Band on Saturday, July 23 at 6:30 p.m. at Aspen Grove Park in Franklin. The band will perform patriotic numbers, Broadway tunes and marches under the direction of Randy Frame. Aspen Grove Park is in the Cool Springs area of Franklin, at the corner of Seaboard Lane and Aspen Grove Drive. The concert is open to the public and admission is free.

Picnic baskets, blankets and lawn chairs are welcome at the concert. No alcoholic beverages are allowed. This is a family event and a playground area and restrooms are available.

For more information about the facilities and programs of the Williamson County Parks and Recreation Department, visit www.wcparksandrec.com, or call (615) 790-5719, ext. 2010.