Tony Thompson - Atlanta's Chorale New Creation, Inauguration 2008 11Alive

ATLANTA -- A four year dream of an Atlanta choir is finally coming true. The chorale group named Atlanta's Chorale: New Creation is invited to sing at four inaugural events.

They've been keeping their fingers crossed that the selection committee would choose them, and on Wednesday, they got the call.

Director Tony Thompson said he thought he might be dreaming when his publicist called with the news.

The 20 member chorale had a full schedule performing in the metro this past holiday. They'd put their name in the hat for inaugural consideration back in November, hoping and praying.

Four years ago, they sang for John Kerry during a campaign stop in Tampa. They did so well, he invited them to sing at his inauguration. Of course, that didn't happen, but ironically the person who invited them to Tampa was then-Senator Barack Obama.

New Creation was not forgotten.

Now they need money to get there. They are hoping the community will help.

One thing's for sure, when they get to DC, they'll raise the roof representing Atlanta.

Atlanta's Chorale: New Creation is set to sing at the People's Inaugural Prayer Breakfast and at a luncheon tribute to Michelle Obama, as well as two other events.

Category:

Music

Tags:

• Brenda Woods
• 11 Alive
• Tony Thompson
• New Creation
• Atlanta's Chroale
• Obama
• Inauguration
• Michelle Obama