Video: ACMC performs at the Main Library
YouTube.com, December 14, 2010
The Alamo City Men's Chorale performed Holiday songs at the opening of artist Mark Menjivar's show at the Main Library in downtown San Antonio earlier this month.  

Photos: ACMC presents All men on Deck
Photos by Antonia Padilla, March 15, 2010

Photos -- Men’s Chorale rings in the season
Photos by Antonia Padilla, December 14, 2009
The Alamo City Men’s Chorale presented their Holiday concert last weekend and proved once again that they are one of our community’s greatest artistic assets.

Men’s Chorale welcomes new Artistic Director
QSanAntonio.com, September 5, 2009

The Board of Directors of the Alamo City Men’s Chorale announced this week that they hired Dr. David Lingle as the group’s Artistic Director. Lingle is a native of Northern Wisconsin and is currently Artistic Director of the Telluride (Colorado) Choral Society.

Lingle’s background is grounded in choral music with degrees in choral conducting, music theory and composition, and choral and voice. In addition, he has taught at schools throughout the Midwest; conducted the Tulsa Community College Choral Festival, Tulsa Philharmonic, Tulsa Bach Chorale and Orchestra and his own composition, "A Service of Light," on the ABC Television Network.

Lingle's background includes working on the stage productions for the Tulsa Ballet, Gilbert and Sullivan Society of Tulsa, Theater Tulsa, City Arts-Tulsa and the Discoveryland Theater. He also has composed works for various children and adult programs.

Currently serving as Artistic Director of the Telluride Choral Society, Lingle’s hectic schedule includes the group’s annual WinterSing and SpringSing Concerts, a Children Chorus concert series and a Masterworks series.

Lingle will serve as Artistic Director for both the Men's Chorale and the Alamo City Ensemble Singers.

Dr. Lingle will be opening the Chorale’s 23rd season with a holiday concert titled "Good Ale-Good Cheer." The performance will feature a unique mix of men’s drinking songs and holiday music including selections from The Student Prince and When Icicles Hang. One highlight of the concert will be Lingle’s own composition Misa Criolla sung in Spanish.

Rehearsals for the new season begin on September 8 and the Chorale extends an invitation for male singers to come in for an audition. For more information about ACMC’s upcoming season or to schedule an audition contact Sharon Wallace at 210-495-SING.

Men’s Chorale hires new Executive Director
QSanAntonio, July 12, 2008

The Board of Directors of the Alamo City Men’s Chorale has hired Sharon Wallace as their new Executive Director. Wallace will oversee and manage all administrative aspects of the ACMC, including fundraising, marketing, finance, and Board and community relations.

Wallace is a native Texan with a Master of Arts degree in American Studies from the University of Texas at Austin and a long career in the public sector. She has worked in senior positions at state agencies including the Texas Department of Aging and Disability, the Texas Department of Human Services and the Texas Department of Human Resources. Wallace also served as the Director of Library Services for the Red River County Public Library in Clarksville, Texas.

Wallace comes to the Alamo City Men’s Chorale as it begins to plan its twenty-second year of concert performances that begin in December.

"We are looking forward to having Sharon on-board just in time for our next season," says Dr. Bobby J. Jones, President of the ACMC membership. "She brings with her extensive management experience culled from a long and distinguished career. Her background working with government and civic organizations will prove invaluable as the Chorale moves forward into the future."

Photos: ACMC concert filled with toe-tapping rock and roll
QSanAntonio, June 22, 2008
The Alamo City Men’s Chorale finished off their 21st season with a selection of oldies but goodies at the their June 21 "Let’s Go to the Hop!" concert under the direction of Artistic Director Jennifer Whatley.