WSCC Alumni Association Offers Day Trip for The Sound of Music

Hanceville, Ala. — North Alabama will come alive with The Sound of Music when the beloved Rodgers & Hammerstein musical is performed by the Broadway Theater League (BTL) of Huntsville early next year. The Wallace State Alumni Association is inviting fans to join a special day trip to experience this timeless classic.

The Alumni Association will host the trip on Saturday, Jan. 31. The $170 package includes round-trip transportation, admission to the musical and brunch at The Grille on Main in the Village of Providence. Reservations close Jan. 15, and space is limited.

Reserve your seat today at www.wsccalumni.org/music.

The critically acclaimed North American tour is directed by three-time Tony Award winner Jack O’Brien (Hairspray). This vibrant and romantic tale of Maria and the von Trapp family captivates audiences with universal themes of love, resilience and the power of music, according to BTL.

Upcoming Alumni Association Trips 

Southern Coastal Charm Tour — March 16–20

Next on the agenda is a five-day trip to South Carolina, featuring four nights in Beaufort, S.C. Activities include a horse-drawn carriage tour of Beaufort, a visit to the Parris Island Museum with lunch on the Marine base, a day in Hilton Head, a dolphin-watching and wildlife boat cruise, and more.

Cost ranges from $899 to $1,399 based on occupancy and Alumni membership status. Register at www.wsccalumni.org/coastal.

General Jackson Showboat Midday Cruise — June 16

Enjoy a day trip to Nashville, Tenn., for a scenic cruise down the Cumberland River aboard the General Jackson Showboat. The experience includes round-trip transportation, a buffet lunch, and the Tennessee Legends show — a musical celebration of the sounds that made Tennessee famous.

Cost is $165 per participant. Reserve your seats at www.wsccalumni.org/nashville.

Christmas Spectacular Tour — December 2026

End the year with a five-day holiday adventure to Branson, Mo., and Little Rock, Ark. Highlights include three performances — The Miracle of Christmas at Sight & Sound Theater, Christmas Wonderland at King’s Castle Theater, and Clay Cooper’s Country Express. Guests will also enjoy a golf cart Christmas lights tour at Top of the Rock, view the Giant Gingerbread House display at Chateau on the Lake, and more.

Cost ranges from $1,169 to $1,599 per person based on occupancy and Alumni membership status. Register at www.wallacestate.edu/holiday26.

Membership Benefits

While membership is not required to register for Alumni Association trips, members receive $100 off overnight trips. Membership is $30 per year and open to all.

For more information, visit www.wsccalumni.org or contact LaDonna Allen at 256.352.8071 or ladonna.allen@wallacestate.edu.

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About Wallace State

Wallace State Community College (Ala.), a member of the Alabama Community College System, is a comprehensive community college in north central Alabama offering more than 200 options in academic, health and technical programs of study leading to an associate degree, certificate or transfer, as well as workforce-credit training and adult education. An Achieving the Dream Leader College, nationally recognized by the Aspen Institute as a Rising Star for the 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, ranked by Southern Business and Development among the Top 3 institutions in the South for workforce development, named a Center of Excellence by the National League for Nursing and the National Security Administration, rated the Top Online Community College in Alabama, a Military Friendly Institution and an All-Steinway School, Wallace State is an outstanding place for students to pursue their education and career goals. Classes are offered online and on campus, day, evening and on weekends, with numerous start dates each year. Visit Wallace State’s beautiful main campus located on 300-acres in Hanceville, Ala., our satellite location in downtown Oneonta, Ala., find us online at www.wallacestate.edu, or call 256.352.8000.