The Cherokee Chorale is starting rehearsals soon for their annual Christmas concert. The music selected by guest conductor, Wes Stoner, promises to be eclectic but also familiar. A native of Canton, Georgia, Stoner is the Choral Director at Hillgrove High School in Cobb County. This is the fourth time Stoner has directed the Cherokee Chorale. I love to conduct them because of the incredible energy in the room every time we get together, he said. Ive known several of the singers my entire life, some of them for 20 years, and some for just a short time. Its very special to be truly connected to these wonderful people and have the opportunity to share what I love with mentors and friends from my hometown.

The Cherokee Chorale, established in 1987, is a long-standing member of the community. It consists of more than 85 men and women, who must audition to become part of the group. They are accompanied by very talented musicians, some being members of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra. The Chorale is a group of superb singers with a very professional approach to the music we perform, no matter if it is Classic or a Broadway tune. This years Christmas concert, called Where Peace, and Love, and Hope Abide, is Dec. 12-13 at the Canton First United Methodist Church. For more information, visit CherokeeChorale.org