Alexandria’s First United Methodist Church hosted an evening of superb vocal performance as the Centenary College Choir gave one of its 25-30 annual travelling performances Friday, January 10. The choir, 42 singers under the direction of Dr. David Hobson, delivered a truly eclectic selection of pieces ranging from a Swahili hymn to traditional Wesleyan hymns to Tenebrae Factae Sunt.

The performance was a bit of a homecoming for soprano Cora Wright. Ms. Wright is a 2024 alumna of Bolton high school and Alexandria’s Montessori Educational Center. She is currently a sophomore majoring in Biology at Centenary.

Founded in 1941, the Centenary College Choir has been a beacon of musical excellence for the past 85 years. The choir has performed in over 35 countries around the world and maintains a touring schedule of concerts and events throughout the area each year.