The Coppell Community Choir announced the inaugural season of the Summer Music Workshop Series.
“Everything you always wanted to know about singing –
Afraid to Ask â€is a series of 4 week seminars and workshops designed to educate, entertain and inspire the community to sing. Each 90 minute session will explore a different aspect of choral music. All levels
singers are encouraged to attend.
Sessions will be held Monday evenings from 7 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on July 19, July 26, August 2 and August 9 at the Coppell Arts Center, 505 Travis St., Coppell. Participants can register for individual sessions or the entire series.
Individual sessions cost $ 25 each per person or $ 90 for all four sessions. Registration is now open on coppellcommunitychorale.com.
July 19
Fundamentals of Singing – There are dozens of studies showing that learning a musical skill improves
concentration and focus. Using fun musical examples, participants will walk away with renewed confidence in
their personal musicality.
Allison Hartzell, Artistic Director, Coppell Community Chorale
July 26
Make Connections – Who’s on Your Reading List? The choirs perform music from medieval times to the
gift. Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of all types of music and their importance.
Dr. Joshua Brown, Director of Choral Activities, Ouachita Baptist University
August 2nd
Elements of Music – Choirs strive to achieve unity of sound. Singers use rhythm, melody, harmony, shape, timbre,
tone, expression and intonation. But what does that mean?
Nathan Benavides, Director, CCC Variations and Erin Baker, Director, Coppell Children’s Chorus
August 9
Follow the Director – Singing in a choir is all about teamwork. Being part of a choir helps you consider
how the individual contributes to shaping the whole. Develop your choral confidence with group performance skills.
Greg Clancy, Music Director, Vocal Majority (Provisional)
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