Stanly County Chorale, with the Anson Singers, present Handel's "Messiah"
2023-12-03 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | First United Methodist Church, Wadesboro, 118 E Morgan St, Wadesboro, 28170
In celebration of the Stanly County Chorale’s 55th Anniversary, the Stanly County Chorale, along with the Anson Singers, will present Handel’s “Messiah” accompanied by a string quartet and organist.
Free!
Saturday, December 2 @ 7 pm @ First Presbyterian Church, 126 W. North St, Albemarle
Sunday, December 3 @ 4 pm @ First United Methodist Church, 118 W. Morgan St., Wadesboro

The Singing Americans of Stanly County presents "Nights of Alleluias"
2023-12-03 16:00 - 17:00 | Centerview Baptist Church, 508 State Rd 1650, Albemarle, NC, 28001
Come enjoy the free Christmas concert “Nights of Alleluias” performed by the Singing Americans of Stanly County.
December 3 @ 4:00 pm @ Centerview Baptist Church, 508 State Rd. (NE Connector), Albemarle, NC
December 10 @ 4:00 pm @ New London United Methodist Church, 206 S. Main St. , New London, NC

The Singing Americans of Stanly County

Members pay their own expenses and support the needs of the organization through fund raising events as often as needed. Donations and sponsorships are greatly appreciated throughout the year.

The Singing Americans of Stanly County is a unique organization composed of singers who sincerely love God and country. The group has been active in the community performing Christmas, Easter and patriotic performances since 1976.

For more information about the Singing Americans, contact Claudette Burris or Bob Remsburg through its Facebook page.

Stanly County Concert Association presents The Rowan Big Band All Stars
2023-12-09 19:30 - 21:30 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
The Rowan Big Band All Stars is an 18-piece community big band in the tradition of Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington and other great early twentieth-century bandleaders, home-based in Landis, North Carolina and specializing in Great American Songbook favorites and “big band swing.” First organized in 2006, the Band is a nonprofit organization dedicated to preserving this uniquely American style of music and sharing our appreciation of it with others. The members of our band volunteer their talents for performances, and the net proceeds from our musical performances are used to support worthwhile local charities. Our logo is a “swingin’ square.”
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This is the third of five concerts of the 2023-2024 Stanly County Concert Association’s concert season. Other concerts in the series include:
February 3, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – Paul & Sophia Chandley
March 23, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – The Extraordinaires
All concerts are held at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001.
For season membership or single ticket information, please visit the website of the Stanly County Concert Association.

The Singing Americans of Stanly County presents "Nights of Alleluias"
2023-12-10 16:00 - 17:00 | New London United Methodist Church, 206 S. Main St., New London, NC, 28127
Come enjoy the free Christmas concert “Nights of Alleluias” performed by the Singing Americans of Stanly County.
December 3 @ 4:00 pm @ Centerview Baptist Church, 508 State Rd. 1650 (NE Connector), Albemarle, NC
December 10 @ 4:00 pm @ New London United Methodist Church, 206 S. Main St. , New London, NC

The Singing Americans of Stanly County

Members pay their own expenses and support the needs of the organization through fund raising events as often as needed. Donations and sponsorships are greatly appreciated throughout the year.

The Singing Americans of Stanly County is a unique organization composed of singers who sincerely love God and country. The group has been active in the community performing Christmas, Easter and patriotic performances since 1976.

For more information about the Singing Americans, contact Claudette Burris or Bob Remsburg through its Facebook page.

Stanly County Concert Association presents Paul and Sophia: 2 Pianos, 4 Hands, 2 Hearts
2024-02-03 19:30 - 21:30 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
Paul Chandley is from the mountains of east Tennessee and western North Carolina. A child prodigy, he could read music notes before he could read words. Sophia Pavlenko, born in Siberia and raised in Kiev, Ukraine, was also a child prodigy who wrote her first composition at age 5. Consummate solo performers, they met when the Kiev Symphony and Chorus lost one of its U.S. venues and substituted a performance in the small North Carolina town where Paul was director of the Trinity Music Academy. It was love at first sight. Sophia spoke little English, Paul spoke no Russian, but according to Sophia, “When we met, we connected on a musical/emotional level.” “Music crosses all cultural boundaries,” explains Paul, “and speaks directly to the heart. Playing with Sophia the first time was the most fun I’ve ever had.”

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After a year’s international courtship, they married and their future as a piano duo was sealed. Paul and Sophia have been delighting audiences for the past 18 years with their own arrangements from Classical Favorites to Ragtime, along with Sophia’s dynamic original compositions. The sounds that floats from their two pianos have been called “virtuosic, beautiful, very approachable, very listenable.” Their enthusiasm radiates across the footlights to the audience.
The couple launched The Paul and Sophia Music Foundation in February 2017, to support, educate and nurture a new generation of musicians.

This is the fourth of five concerts of the 2023-2024 Stanly County Concert Association’s concert season. The last concert in series is:
March 23, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – The Extraordinaires
All concerts are held at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001.
For season membership or single ticket information, please visit the website of the Stanly County Concert Association.

Charleston's Lowcountry Voices presents "Black Broadway"
2024-03-09 16:00 - 18:00 | Albemarle High School Auditorium, 311 Park Ridge Road, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The Stanly County Arts Council is excited to welcome back to Stanly County The Lowcountry Voices. Come enjoy the sounds of Charleston with a free performance by Lowcountry Voices. This concert is a gift to the community by the Stanly County Arts Council in celebration of our 50th Anniversary! Donations for the arts will be accepted at the door.
Lowcountry Voices debuted “Black Broadway” last May at the Spoleto Festival in Charleston.
LOWCOUNTRY VOICES (LCV) is a community performing arts organization based in North Charleston but drawing members from across the region. LCV performs all genres in the choral repertoire with a special emphasis on African-American music, including Black gospel, spirituals and jazz, as they were nurtured and performed in the SC Lowcountry. While the choir is based in North Charleston since its inception 10 years ago, its members are drawn from across the entire Lowcountry region and as far away as Rock Hill and Columbia, SC. LCV has ignited audiences locally and regionally as well as in New York, New Jersey and Georgia.
Lowcountry Voices was honored to be asked to provide music for the nationally televised funeral services for the Honorable Reverend Clementa Pinckney, the slain pastor of the Mother Emanuel AME Church tragedy. Additionally, the choir was also honored to provide the background singing behind President Obama’s surprising and touching rendition of Amazing Grace. In July, 2015, LCV took the sounds of the Lowcountry internationally to Bermuda for two enthusiastically received performances. Also in July, Lowcountry Voices performed with music legend James Taylor in Columbia, SC. The choir later traveled on tour to Toronto, Canada.
The choir was honored to perform for the Charleston Gaillard Center’s Grand Re-Opening with noted gospel artist, Karen Clark-Sheard. Most recently the choir performed for a capacity audience during 2022 Piccolo Spoleto, and collaborated with the Charleston Symphony Orchestra for the Denmark Vesey Celebration this
past July.
Nathan L Nelson Music Director LowCountry Voices
Lowcountry Voices is directed by NATHAN L NELSON. Nelson is the Founding Director of Lowcountry Voices and continues to pursue his passion for preserving the cultural legacy and authenticity of African-American music. A native Charlestonian, he began playing drums at age eight and by age thirteen, he was organizing and directing local gospel and school choirs. From 2008 through 2012, he was the Director of the CSO Spiritual Ensemble and Associate Director of the CSO Gospel Choir. He is called upon to conduct choral clinics for church musicians, choral groups, and orchestras and also helps initialize and enhance church music departments. He has conducted and performed in Canada, England and Ghana, West Africa, and has mesmerized sold out audiences throughout the Southeast. He has collaborated with several outstanding artists in the field of gospel and spiritual music. Mr. Nelson, a well-regarded public school music educator and administrator, continues to work in the public education field. Mr. Nelson holds a BA Degree in Music Education with an emphasis on Choral Music and Secondary Education from Charleston Southern University and an MS Degree in Educational Leadership.
LCV is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization and is a fully registered charity in the State of South Carolina.

Celebration of the ARTS
2024-03-23 09:00 - 14:00 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
A FREE event open to the public to learn more about the arts in Stanly County.
Student Art Show: Come view the county-wide student art show, showcasing the best from each elementary, middle, and high school in Stanly County plus work from the advertising, graphic design, and simulation and game animation students from Stanly Community College.
Information Booths: Each arts organization will have a booth to promote their upcoming events as well as recruit new members or volunteers. Arts-based businesses will be there selling their goods or available to answer questions about lessons, etc.
Live Performances: Performances from choirs, bands, dance and theatre troupes will entertain audiences throughout the day in the auditorium as well as the lobby.
Creation Station: an opportunity to create your own art to take home with you! Learn how to marbelize paper, water color techniques, create a rain stick, and more.
Artisans: a variety of artisans will have booths demonstrating their craft as well as selling their creations.
Raffles: a chance to support the arts while taking a chance on winning great prizes
Awards Ceremony: at 12 pm we will announce the 2024 Arts Person and Fine Arts Teacher of the Year! Don’t miss it!

Stanly County Concert Association presents The Extraordinaires
2024-03-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
Formed in the spring of 2003 from a group of guys who love The Classics/Rhythm & Blues, The Extraordinaires have put together a unique blend of music that is sure to get people out of their seats and on the dance floor. From the powerful kickin’ horns to the smooth lead vocals, The Extraordinaires have a “Pure Live” sound like no other that will keep you coming back. Based out of the Hickory/Charlotte area, they’ve played from Oklahoma to Washington to Florida and all points in between. Private parties, Festivals, Corporate Events, and more they are pure entertainers that will keep the dance floor full!
For more details, please check out their website: http://www.theextraordinaires.com/

This is the fifth and final concert of the 2023-2024 Stanly County Concert Association’s concert season.
All concerts are held at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd, Albemarle, NC 28001.
For season membership or single ticket information, please visit the website of the Stanly County Concert Association.

Stanly County Chorale presents 55th Anniversary: A Musical Memoir
2024-04-27 19:00 - 20:30 | Pfeiffer University – Henry Pfeiffer Chapel, Misenheimer, NC, 28109
Celebrate the Chorale’s 55th Anniversary with a musical trip down memory lane!

Stanly County Chorale presents 55th Anniversary: A Musical Memoir
2024-04-28 15:00 - 16:30 | First Baptist Church, 202 N. 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001

Stanly County Concert Band - Albemarle Parks & Rec's Thursdays at the Station
2024-05-02 19:30 - 20:30 | Market Station, 501 W. Main St, Albemarle, N, 28001, United States
Albemarle Parks and Recreation’s Thursdays at the Station concert series will run May and June at Market Station in downtown Albemarle.
Concert Series includes:

May 2 – Stanly County Concert Band
May 9 – Radio Flyer
May 16 – Salisbury Swing Band
May 23 – Dive Bar Divas
May 30 – Reckless Betty Unplugged
June 6 – Fairfield Bluegrass
June 13 – The Mod 60s
June 20- The Gamblers Band
June 27 – Cabarrus Station

Concerts are free at 7:30 p.m. at 501 W. Main St., Albemarle.

City of Albemarle's Food Truck Fridays
2024-05-03 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-08-02 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-09-06 17:30 - 21:00, 2024-10-04 17:30 - 21:00 | City Lake Park, 815 Concord Rd, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
Enjoy live music and lots of food trucks at City Lake Park. Bring your lawn chair, dancing shoes, and appetite for a fun time on Friday nights.

Radio Flyer - Thursdays at the Station concert series
2024-05-09 19:30 - 21:00 | Market Station, 501 W. Main St, Albemarle, N, 28001, United States
Enjoy live music at Market Station in downtown Albemarle every Thursday starting at 7:30 pm. Bring a lawn chair and your dancing shoes and enjoy an evening of music, dancing, and fun. Albemarle Parks and Recreation’s Thursdays at the Station concert series will run May and June.
Concert Series includes:

May 2 – Stanly County Concert Band
May 9 – Radio Flyer
May 16 – Salisbury Swing Band
May 23 – Dive Bar Divas
May 30 – Reckless Betty Unplugged
June 6 – Fairfield Bluegrass
June 13 – The Mod 60s
June 20- The Gamblers Band
June 27 – Cabarrus Station

Concerts are free at 7:30 p.m. at 501 W. Main St., Albemarle.

Salisbury Swing Band @ Thursdays at the Station concert series
2024-05-16 19:30 - 21:30 | Market Station, 501 W. Main St, Albemarle, N, 28001, United States

Dive Bar Divas - Thursdays at the Station concert series
2024-05-23 19:30 - 21:30 | Market Station, 501 W. Main St, Albemarle, N, 28001, United States

Reckless Betty Unplugged - Thursdays at the Station concert series
2024-05-30 19:30 - 21:30 | Market Station, 501 W. Main St, Albemarle, N, 28001, United States

Fairfield Bluegrass - Thursdays at the Station concert series
2024-06-06 19:30 - 21:30 | Market Station, 501 W. Main St, Albemarle, N, 28001, United States

The Mod 60s - Thursdays at the Station concert series
2024-06-13 19:30 - 21:30 | Market Station, 501 W. Main St, Albemarle, N, 28001, United States

The Gamblers Band - Thursdays at the Station concert series
2024-06-20 19:30 - 21:30 | Market Station, 501 W. Main St, Albemarle, N, 28001, United States

Make Music Day Stanly County
2024-06-21 | NC
A worldwide celebration of music! Make Music Day is a one-day event where free, live musical performances, opportunities to make music and other musical events take place around the world on the longest day of the year! And in 2024…. it will happen in Stanly County.
Stay tuned for more details…. free workshops (vocal, drumming, ukulele, harmonica, and more!) plus performances throughout downtown Albemarle, Locust and more.
Go to the website (link below) to sign up to be a performer ….. or an event venue and host musicians…. and to learn more details on the workshops.
Click here to go directly to makemusicday.org/stanlycounty/ website!!

Sponsored by: NC Arts Foundation, Stanly County Arts Council, Albemarle Downtown Development Corporation, Albemarle Parks & Rec, Uwharrie Bank, Music on Main, rBc Music Store.

Cabarrus Station - Thursdays at the Station concert series
2024-06-27 19:30 - 21:30 | Market Station, 501 W. Main St, Albemarle, N, 28001, United States

Charlotte Symphony presents "How We Got Here: A Journey through Sound & Time"
2024-09-14 19:00 - 20:30 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
We are excited to announce that in celebration of our 50th Anniversary, the Charlotte Symphony Orchestra will grace the stage at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center (26032 Newt Rd, Albemarle, NC) for a full length evening performance on Saturday, September 14, 2024, at 7:00 pm with the “How We Got Here: A Journey through Sound & Time.” This program will include selections by classic masters of Bach, Mozart and Beethoven, as well as favorites by Tchaikovsky, John Philip Sousa, Copland, Duke Ellington, and John Williams, as well as a few more surprises.
Early Bird Sale – Come see us at our booth at Agri-Civic Days, August 17th!
Tickets will go on sale August 19 at the following locations:
Harris Teeter (Albemarle) – Cash, Check, Credit
First Bank locations (Albemarle, Locust, Mount Pleasant, Richfield, Troy) – Cash or Check
Stanly County Agri-Civic Center Box Office – Cash, Check, Credit (Reserved tickets available too)
Ticket Prices:
Reserved* – $24.00
Adults – $12.00
Student/Child/Group – $5.00
*Reserved tickets are available only at the Agri-Civic Center ticket office or by sending a request through email.
CLICK HERE to PURCHASE TICKETS ONLINE

Special Thanks to our sponsors:
Maestro: First Bank & the NC Arts Council
Concertmaster: Charlotte Eye, Ear, Nose & Throat – Dr. Kilde & Uwharrie Bank
Student Ticket Sponsors: Pfeiffer University & Stanly Community College
Principal: Farm Bureau Insurance – Jason Silver; NJR Group, Union Power Cooperative, Larry McGuire Realty
Media Sponsors: Stanly News & Press & Magic 103.3 FM, WSPC Talk Radio 1010 AM/107.3 FM
Additional support by Visit Stanly

The Salisbury Symphony Presents "Witches, Wizards and the Music of Harry Potter"
2024-10-19 19:30 - 21:00 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
The Salisbury Symphony and Conductor Ian Passmore present “Witches, Wizards and the Music of Harry Potter,” an enchanting visit to the world of Harry Potter and friends! This enchanting program delves deep into the iconic music from the beloved series, masterfully bringing to life the adventures of Harry, Hermione, and Ron. Narrated by our very own Hunter Safrit or a special community guest, this concert is designed to be a fully immersive experience. Audience members will have the chance to participate in the magic by conducting the orchestra with wands, answering trivia questions, and enjoying other interactive elements. Whether you’re a die-hard fan of the books and movies or simply a lover of enchanting melodies, this concert promises to be a magical evening for all. Join us for an unforgettable journey through the halls of Hogwarts and beyond, as conductor Ian Passmore leads the symphony in a celebration of J.K. Rowling’s magical universe.
Ticket Prices:
Adults – $15
Seniors – $13
21 and Under – $5
Balcony – $1
Click here to order tickets online
Tickets will also be available at the door.
Program:
DUKAS The Sorcerer’s Apprentice
WILLIAMS Hedwig’s Flight
Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban
Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire
INTERMISSION
ARLEN Wizard of Oz Medley
WILLIAMS Harry Potter and the Order of the Phoenix
Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince
Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows Part 1 & 2
Harry’s Wonderous World
Approximate Run Time: 1 hour and 35 minutes

Stanly County Concert Band presents Elements in Music
2024-11-07 19:00 - 20:30 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
The Stanly County Concert Band Fall Concert is inspired by the elements of Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. It is amazing to hear how composers represent these elements using a variety of timbre, rhythm and meter.

Stanly County Concert Association presents TAKE3
2024-11-16 19:30 - 21:00 | Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, 26032 Newt Rd # B, Albemarle, NC
From Bach To The Beach Boys
Noted for their wild and unexpected performances, the genre-defying trio, TAKE3, brings the refinement of a rigorous classical music background and infuses it with rock-star charisma. Trained at the world’s top conservatories, TAKE3 has expanded their repertoire from Bach and Beethoven to Bieber and The Beach Boys, seamlessly blending diverse genres to create a unique sound.
They are known for their infectious and down-to-earth onstage personalities, this threesome leaves an unforgettable mark on captivated crowds across the country. Their performances feature innovative arrangements of top pop hits, Americana, and their signature classical mashups, which consistently delight and surprise their audiences.
TAKE3’s shows are more than just concerts; they are interactive experiences. The trio incorporates dynamic lighting displays and shares comedic stories of their journey from scales in conservatory practice rooms to pop music in packed stadiums. These elements come together to create unforgettable events that have energized concertgoers nationwide.
Performing For Audiences Of All Sizes
In addition to their stage presence, TAKE3’s commitment to musical excellence and creativity sets them apart. Their ability to engage with the audience, coupled with their exceptional musical talent, ensures that every performance is a memorable experience. Whether playing in intimate venues or grand theaters, TAKE3 continues to redefine what a classical crossover group can be, leaving audiences eagerly anticipating their next show.

You may purchase a season ticket and be entitled to all concerts or you may purchase individual tickets to the concerts. Season Tickets are Adult $80; Student $25, Family w/ 1 adult $90, Family w/ 2 adults $170. Individual tickets are adult $25 and student $10. They may be purchased online, at the Stanly County Agri-Civic Center, or at the door. For more details, please see the Stanly County Concert Association website: Click here for Stanly County Concert Association website
This is the 2nd of the 5 concert series for 2024-2025. See below for upcoming performers/dates:
Saturday, December 14, 2024 @ 7:30 pm – The Hall Sisters
Saturday, March 22, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – Latin Swing Entertainment
Saturday, April 12, 2025 @ 7:30 pm – S.O.A.R Jazz Group

Stanly County Concert Band Christmas Concert
2024-12-05 19:00 - 20:30 | Central United Methodist Church, 172 N. 2nd Street, Albemarle, NC, 28001, United States
The Stanly County Concert Band will present a Christmas concert that includes some traditional and new music. There is even a Christmas song sing-a-long! It is sure to help everyone get in the spirit of the season!
Free admission, but requesting attendees to bring food items for the pantry at Stanly County Christian Ministries.

Stanly County Chorale presents Carols at the Spinet: A New Spin on Old Favorites
2024-12-07 19:00 - 20:00 | First Baptist Church Oakboro, 310 N. Haywood St., Oakboro, 28129, United States
The Stanly County Chorale will present a variety of traditional and new Christmas music.
