Greetings Colleagues,

I have searched the Choralist archives but have found no leads on a topic
that has just come up in our state. I come to the you, oh Listers, for wisdom.

A long-held tradition at the Alabama All-State Choral Festival is the
singing of the state song, "Alabama," by the entire assembly as the closing
benedictory moment of the final concerts. This is a specific mixed-choir
arrangement, also featuring internal verses for SSA and TTBB.
(By the way, this is not "Stars Fell On..." nor "Sweet Home...," but rather
the official state song, beginning "Alabama, Alabama, we will aye be true
to thee....")

We are wondering how many other such events across the nation feature a
state song, or perhaps some other traditional choral closer. I will
compile responses and return them to the List.

With thanks,
Tim Banks (AL-ACDA President-elect)
Professor, Choral Studies & Conducting
Samford University, Birmingham AL 35229
tpbanks(a)samford.edu OR timbanks(a)aol.com