Concerts by the Chorus have provided opportunities for audiences throughout western North Carolina to hear performances of masterworks not normally presented outside metropolitan areas. Since its initial performance with the Western Carolina University choruses in 1970, the Chorus has frequently performed with other outstanding choirs and choruses in the region. These have included the Asheville Choral Society, the Mars Hill College choirs, the University of North Carolina at Asheville Community Chorus, the Chancel Choir of the First United Methodist Church of Waynesville and combined church choirs of Haywood County, special choruses at Lake Junaluska, the Asheville Symphony Orchestra, and the Cullowhee Music Festival. These and other concerts have been given at many locations in Jackson, Macon, Swain, Haywood, and Buncombe counties. In addition to some twenty-five major compositions included in regular fall and spring concerts, the Chorus has complemented its repertory by programming diverse Christmas carols and choruses, selections from major oratorios, and a wide variety of folk music.
Membership is open without audition to all interested and experienced singers.
The Chorus is sponsored by Western Carolina University, The Jackson County Arts Council, The North Carolina Arts Council and memberships. The Kudzu Players PO Box 834 Sylva NC 28779 Heather Guyse, Dir. The Kudzu Players, a community theater group, is housed in the picturesque Court House Building overlooking the main street of Sylva. It is most active during the summer season with three to five productions plus one children's production. Persons in the area who have interest in any aspects of community theater productions are welcome to participate.