The Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Commission is orchestrating voices from across our community to come together to celebrate our 200-year heritage. The Jackson Madison Bicentennial Choir will be part of the Bicentennial Grand Finale Weekend and take place on Friday, August 12 at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
Anyone interested in participating in this celebratory and unifying group can fill out an application at jacksonmadison200.com. Once complete, forms should be sent to jmc200choir@gmail.com. Rehearsals for the event will begin in May and continue on Monday evenings for a total of eight rehearsals.
The Jackson Madison County Bicentennial Choir will consist of 12-14 songs with orchestra accompaniment. Songs will have a historical focus. Austin Clark will serve as director, Madelyn Musser as coordinator, Mitzi Mathenia as pianist, Dr. Amy Dietrich as a committee member and Wendy Trice Martin as a committee member.