Inmates Enjoy Holiday Program Featuring Live Music

Page updated on December 22, 2023 at 4:23 PM
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On December 20, residents at the William G. Truesdale Adult Detention Center (ADC) enjoyed a heart-warming holiday program featuring live music from local musicians and fellow inmates.

The program included a performance from the Yellow Door Concert Series with Vaughn Ambrose, Zackery Pride and Gregory Carlton playing jazz-inspired versions of “Winter Wonderland,” “The Chipmunk Christmas Song (Christmas Don’t Be Late),” “The Christmas Song (Chestnuts Roasting on an Open Fire),” and  “This Christmas.”

They were followed by the ADC’s own Holiday Choir directed by Kammie Stubblefield, the library services coordinator. The 12-member chorus sang “This Christmas” as well as a medley of Christmas songs.

Then saxophonist Otis Hicks, Jr. delivered uplifting renditions of “Have Yourself a Merry Christmas,” “This Christmas” and “Winter Wonderland.”

Sheriff Sean Casey expressed his appreciation to all the performers for sharing the spirit of the season with the ADC community. He also thanked the Inmate Services team for their work in making the program a success. After the formal program ended, attendees enjoyed soft drinks and cupcakes.

Highlights from the Holiday Program

about 30 inmates seated in a gym with three musicians performing and Christmas decorations in the background
three musicians performing as an inmate listens
man playing a saxophone with three inmates in jumpsuits listening
eight women in blue choir gowns standing around a Christmas tree
three men in blue chorus gowns
sheriff speaking at podium in jail with inmates seated in front and Christmas decorations in the background
choir members in robes singing and about 20 inmates seated and listening
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about 30 inmates seated in a gym with three musicians performing and Christmas decorations in the background
Dozens of ADC residents enjoyed this special occasion.
three musicians performing as an inmate listens
The program featured a performance from the Yellow Door Concert Series with Vaughn Ambrose, Zackery Pride and Gregory Carlton.
man playing a saxophone with three inmates in jumpsuits listening
Saxophonist Otis Hicks Jr. performed three songs.
eight women in blue choir gowns standing around a Christmas tree
The Holiday Choir included the vocal talents of (l-r) Jean Marshall, Kimberlee Huerta, Sereika Savariau, Dream Jackson, Jennifer Echeverria Flores, Trudie Harris, Christy Pitts and Joan Bell.
three men in blue chorus gowns
The Holiday Choir included the vocal talents of (l-r) Aaron Mitchell, Bobby Smith Jr. and Michael Clayton.
sheriff speaking at podium in jail with inmates seated in front and Christmas decorations in the background
Sheriff Sean Casey thanked all the performers and the Inmate Services team for a joyful program.
choir members in robes singing and about 20 inmates seated and listening
The ADC's own Holiday Choir delivered an inspired performance.