About Us

Chisholm Trail Chorus of Sweet Adelines International is a women's a cappella chorus that presents jazz vocals, choreographed pop tunes and award-winning harmony to the community through weekly education classes and frequent performances throughout Central Texas.

 

The chorus, directed by Carol Scherer, is comprised of Central Texas women from Temple, Belton, Troy, Little River, Lott, Rogers, Bartlett, China Spring, Waco, Lometa, Lampasas, Copperas Cove, Harker Heights, Georgetown, Pflugerville and Austin.

 

We share our talents by performing in many places, such as:

· Bloomin’ Temple Festival — every year since 2007

· Daughters of the Republic of Texas State Convention, May 2009

· Salado Christmas Stroll, every December

· HEB "Feast of Sharing" community banquet

· KNCT-local PBS affiliate “Wine Classic,” January 2009

· City of Temple’s Senior Citizens holiday banquet

 

Elementary, middle and high school music programs

Periodically, we invite musical groups from area schools to perform during our annual shows. Financial contributions are made to their programs to promote music education among our community's youth.

 

We support the arts and business through memberships

· Cultural Activities Center in Temple

· Temple Chamber of Commerce

· KNCT-FM (PBS station)

 

Award-winning music

The chorus was founded in 1982 and competed regionally for the first time in 1983 in Dallas and won the Best Small Chorus award. Since then, we have placed 2nd overall (in 1992); 3rd (in 1990, 1991, 1993, 1995, 1997, 1998 and 2006); 4th (in 1986, 1988, 1994, 1996, 2001 and 2010); and 5th overall (in 1989, 2003, 2005 and 2011).

 

Chorus Trivia

Chisholm Trail Chorus' charter was issued on Feb. 16, 1982.

Over the years, some chorus members have traveled to Russia, Denmark, New Zealand, Australia, Fiji, Wales, Italy, Germany, England, Ireland and Scotland as representatives of Chisholm Trail Chorus and the region's Ambassador Chorus.

 

The chorus has had three directors in its 25-year history: Nancy Carter (1981 - 1996); Janie Macchiaroli (1996 - 1997); and Carol Scherer (1997 - present).

Contact us for more info:

Phone: 254-982-4873

E-mail: chisholmtrailers@aol.com