ABOUT THE CHAMBER SINGERS
MVCS Founders, Deborah Jones and Kevin Lackie, are longtime choral performers and have carried that passion with them in their years in Alexandria. Although approaching choral music from different perspectives - singer and conductor - together, they shared a dream for a high-quality chamber choral ensemble in Alexandria. After much time and consideration, the Mount Vernon Chamber Singers were born!
Our MissionTo deliver high quality and meaningful choral performances that foster musical engagement in our Alexandria community.
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Our VisionTo bring people together with a shared appreciation for choral music, and in doing so encourage our friends and neighbors to grow as a shared community.
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Our Values
CommunityWe believe that choral music has the distinct power to bring people together in shared experiences. We remain committed to our home and make music in Alexandria for the appreciation of all.
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ArtistryWe believe that high-quality choral music has a central place in our world. Performing with experienced direction and singers from our community, we take pride in our music and concerts.
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ProgrammingWe believe that we are living history. That means we relive much of the world's greatest choral repertoire. While at the same time, we leave behind a legacy of rich choral music with the modern works we perform.
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Artistic DirectorKevin Lackie, Founding Artistic Director, brings extensive skills in choral-vocal technique and community development. With a background of building and repairing choral programs across the east coast, Mr. Lackie's ensembles regularly receive praise for artistry, programming, and connection with their community.
Mr. Lackie is also an advocate for socioeconomic equity in the choral world. Kevin founded the New Hampshire-based "Scores Project," which raises funds to donate to local public music programs in need of financial support. Dedicated to the belief that no child should be denied access to music due to a lack of finances, This project has continued for almost a decade, uninterrupted by the pandemic, and has contributed thousands of dollars to choral programs around the state. Mr. Lackie is the Music Director and Director of Adult Choir and Handbells at Aldersgate United Methodist Church, and the Director of Choirs at Thomas A. Edison High School. Kevin lives in Alexandria with his wife and rescue dog. |