The SRC Community Chorus celebrated its 20th anniversary season with two productions: The Dust Bowl, as part of the City of Canton’s Bicentennial in June, and Handel’s Messiah & Winter Olio in December. As always, the Chorus is self-funded through ticket sales and various grants from the Two Rivers Arts Council. Over 650 audience members attended the two concerts. As a result of these productions, a new named endowed scholarship – the Susie McMillen Memorial Scholarship – has now been officially established. Endowed scholarships are established with a minimal investment of $10,000. The Chorus names these scholarships after SRC Chorus members who have passed on.
Carol Davis, founder and artistic director of the Chorus since its inception in 2005, announces she is stepping aside, and the Chorus will be left in the very capable artistic and administrative hands of long-time Chorus members Chad Murphy, Lindsey Larson, and Katey Davis. Carol will remain involved as a historian/consultant and participant. During these 20 years, the Chorus has produced 32 concerts/revues, 10 musicals, and 4 plays. In addition, the group has established a total of nine named endowed scholarships: The Tom Greenwell Memorial, the Marge Saville Memorial, the Harley Davis Memorial, the Roger Howerter Memorial, the Gail Mathis Memorial, the Vicki Murphy Memorial, the Dave Bishop Memorial, the Craig Zilly Memorial, and now the Susie McMillen Memorial Scholarship.
“The SRC Community Chorus has truly been one of the greatest joys of my life,” says Davis. “I have been able to put my Masters in Theatre from Illinois State University to use, worked with amazingly talented performers/musicians, and oversee a philanthropic program that benefits SRC students. It’s been an honor and a privilege.”
The 2026 Chorus season will be announced within the first quarter of the year. Please visit SRC Community Chorus for updated information.
