Coppell Community Chorale Launches Inaugural Series | New

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 ”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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