NATCHITOCHES – The NSU Chamber Choir will present its fall concert titled “We Tell Each Other Stories” on Tuesday, Oct. 13 at 7:30 p.m. in Magale Recital Hall. The concert is free and will be livestreamed nsu.la/capa-live. The concert will feature a variety of repertoire from across many different cultures and ideals shaping how music remains the fabric of storytelling for humanity across the globe. The choir is conducted by Director of Choral Activities Dr. Shane Thomas. Dan Ley is the collaborative pianist.
The Chamber Choir is the flagship choral ensemble at Northwestern State. It is an auditioned mixed chorus comprised of highly skilled vocal musicians that serve as the choral ambassadors for the university. The Chamber Choir has competed across the United States and Europe and won significant awards at global competitions. They were invited to perform at state, regional and national conventions of the National Collegiate Choral Organization, American Choral Director’s Association and Louisiana Music Educators Association. The Chamber Choir presents the annual Lessons and Carols in The Minor Basilica of the Immaculate Conception Iin Natchitoches. The 2026-2027 season features performances during the annual Christmas Gala and Lessons and Carols at the Minor Basilica in December, a performance and recruitment tour across Louisiana in January, and a performance as a featured ensemble in Carnegie Hall in April.