Salado Community Chorus

05/20/2026

The Salado Community Chorus and the Community Band of Central Texas are proud to present a Memorial Day concert! Please join us for a tribute to America and to our soldiers 🇺🇸

Monday, May 25, 2026 @ 5:00 pm
First Baptist Church of Salado
210 S. Main St.

04/28/2026

“This Is It! The night of nights!”
Please join us tonight, Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at 7 PM for our Spring Concert. The event will be held at First Baptist Church of Salado, 210 S. Main St. No tickets are required so please arrive early for seating. There is a drive-through for drop offs and handicap/special needs access parking in the lot closest to Main Street.
We are excited to perform for you!
Hope to see you tonight!

04/12/2026

The hills of Bell County are about to be alive with the sound of music as the Salado Community Chorus prepares to take the stage for its annual 2026 spring concert. In honor of the United States’ 250th anniversary, the chorus will present a special themed performance, “I Hear America Singing”, on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at 7:00 PM at First Baptist Church of Salado.

This year’s program offers a heartfelt journey through the American songbook featuring selections such as the country-gospel favorite “Daddy Sang Bass,” a moving arrangement of “Amazing Grace” and beloved Broadway classics including “Climb Ev’ry Mountain”/“You’ll Never Walk Alone.”

Now in its 32nd year, the Salado Community Chorus continues to thrive under the direction of Dottie Shirley, with accompaniment by pianist Dr. David Albee. What began as a local initiative has grown into a cherished tradition, bringing together singers from across the region. “Our mission is to bring people together,” say chorus leaders. “In this 250th year of our nation, there is no better way to celebrate our shared history than through the music that defines us.”

Admission is free and open to the public. Guests are encouraged to arrive early, as seating is limited. Designated parking for the handicapped and those with special needs is located near the front and side entrances off Main St.

The Salado Community Chorus is a 501(c)(3) organization. Donations support the ongoing presentation of concerts and community programming. Learn more at www.SaladoChorus.com
or follow the chorus on Facebook.

04/01/2026

03/18/2026

The chorus has been working diligently on a variety of song selections for the Spring concert! Be sure to add April 28 to your calendar!

02/01/2026

Do you love to sing? 🎶 We invite all new and returning members to join us Tuesday February 3, 2026 for our first practice of the Spring semester. The Chorus practices every Tuesday from 6:00-7:30 pm at the Salado Civic Center, 601 N. Main. Please come at 5:30 if you would like to register tonight. Members pay a registration fee of $30 per semester. No auditions are required. Faithful attendance at practices is expected.

Our Spring concert will be April 28.

Come join us! 😃🎶

01/27/2026

Today’s practice has been cancelled due to remaining ice accumulations in the parking lot and on some roads.
We look forward to seeing you next week, February 3, 2026 at 6:00 pm upstairs at the Civic Center for our first practice of the semester! 🎶

01/06/2026

The Salado Community Chorus is excited to announce its Spring Kickoff at 6 pm, Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at the Salado Civic Center, 601 N. Main in Salado. Registration will begin at 5:30.

If you enjoy singing—even if it’s only in the shower—you might enjoy singing with this group. The director is Dottie Shirley who is very experienced working with all levels of talent, making it fun and bringing out the best in everyone. No audition is required. The chorus practices every Tuesday evening from 6:00 to 7:30pm at the Salado Civic Center. The Spring concert will be on April 28, 2026 at the First Baptist Church in Salado. All prospective and returning members are invited to come to the kickoff. Bring your vocal cords and enjoy food, fellowship and fun making a joyful noise together.

2026 Chorus Officers and Director (pictured left to right) Brenda Merz, Secretary, Dottie Shirley, Director,
Sheryl Calderon, Treasurer, Lezlie Mann, President, Jeanette Stephens, Vice-President and Kathy McLeod Past VP/Advisor

01/06/2026

Chorus Members: Join us Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at 6:00 pm to watch the video of our Christmas concert! We will meet in the library of the Salado Church of Christ Activity Building. 🎶

12/12/2025

Thank you so much to the SLCL-Salado Ladies Community League- for the grant awarded to the Salado Community Chorus! Director Dottie Shirley and vice-president Kathy McLeod were grateful to accept this on behalf of the chorus! ❤️