VHHS choral ensemble leads interactive holiday concert

On Dec. 9, members and guests of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce received a special treat. Instead of the typical luncheon format featuring a keynote speaker, this month’s event was punctuated by the sounds of the season courtesy of Vestavia Hills High School’s 15-member Just Singin’ choral ensemble. 

After delivering an a cappella rendition of the “Star Spangled Banner,” the group performed “Deck the Halls” followed by a piece celebrating Hanukah. 

The ensemble’s eight female members sang Wham’s “Last Christmas,” followed by Michael Buble’s “All I Want for Christmas” performed by the seven male singers. 

Rounding out the set were the ensemble’s renditions of Mozart’s “Fa la la la” and “The Little Drummer Boy.” 

In another departure from typical Chamber luncheons, the December meeting caught a dozen tables by surprise when they were asked to sing and act out the “12 Days of Christmas.”

Apart from the holiday reverie, special guests included Dr. Mark Richardson, Vestavia Hills Elementary East principal, representatives and supporters of Partners In Education (PIE), Jamie Meeks and Anne Strozier from the Elementary Ministries of Vestavia Hills United Methodist Church and Pascal Caputo with the Vestavia Hills Civitan Club. 

In keeping with the luncheon’s festive atmosphere, Scott Perry, immediate past chair of the Vestavia Hills Chamber of Commerce, also surprised chamber communications director Katie Woodruff with flowers for her birthday. 

The next Chamber of Commerce luncheon will take place Tuesday, January 13, from 11:30 a.m.–1 p.m. at Vestavia Country Club.