Anne Elmerick's blog

VMx had an exciting weekend in Concord, NC where we participated in the Region 14 Competition, performing on stage for evaluation. Why "for evaluation only (you might be asking)?.  The intent was to receive some critical feedback from a phenomenal panel of experts in sound, music, expression and visual communication; this panel was also judging the regional chorus and quartet competitions that were taking place Friday and Saturday.

This valuable feedback will provide a springboard for some intensive - but always enjoyable -  rehearsals over the next few months as we prepare for "Internationals". In October VMx will compete along with top choruses from around the world during the Sweet Adelines International Convention in Columbus Ohio. 

"We love spreading holiday cheer while friends, families and neighbors get together to celebrate this wonderful season", commented one VMx singer. 

Vocal Matrix was honored to be invited  by the The Kringle Holiday Village to perform during this special fundraising event that included Christmas delicacies, a kids zone and hundreds of booths with holiday crafts all to benefit local charities and education-related programs.

Fall For Greenville is one of the most popular annual festivals in the South. This three day event features fabulous food from more than 50 local restaurants, some 80 musical acts and lots of activities for kids. To successfully run such a popular event  with thousands of festival goers, the City of Greenville relies on the local individuals and groups. Organizers can always count on Vocal Matrix singers who gather their family members and friends to volunteer hundreds of hours!  

Artisphere is another favorite Greenville, SC event of VMx. The festival, considered as one of the top art festivals nationwide, celebrated its 20th anniversary May 10-12, with 140 artists, concerts and local restaurants. Over the 3 day period VMx members and our friends and family volunteered hundreds of hours as thousands of visitors flooded our downtown streets.

Vocal Matrix Chorus members love to give back to the communities in Greenville county and around the Upstate. One annual event - Bank of America Fall for Greenville - gives VMx that opportunity. This is the largest free admission food and music festival in the Southeast and was just named #2 in USA Today's Top 10 Best City Food Festivals.  A few days ago VMx was recognized for volunteering an impressive 960 hours during the highly successful 3-day Fall For Greenville event. Vocal Matrix is ready to sign up again for this fall  - 2024!