There are several Collin Choirs available for singers:
Kathy Morgan's choirs
NEW Chamber Singers section 1 M 2:30-5:15 Quartets galore! madrigals, opera, jazz, pop, barbershop...and more!
Chamber Singers section 2 TR 11:45-12:30 pm (I think...it keeps changing from 11:30 and 1 pm time slots!)
Expressions MW 1-2:15 pm (plus Friday rehearsals too)
David Alexander's ensemble email him at dmalexander@ccccd.edu
Musical Theatre Ensemble TR 4:30-5:45
Process for auditions: August 2009, Tuesday before classes begin there is going to be an orientation for NEW students and returning music majors that want to take music applied lessons and more.
Ensemble and Voice studio auditions will take place after lunch. For choirs you will indicate the choir you desire to be in and will sing a solo that is appropriate for that type of ensemble. Plus, you will sing the national anthem in a range that shows your voice's strength.
If you have any questions, email Kathy at kmorgan@ccccd.edu
THANKS TO EVERYONE FOR THEIR SUPPORT THIS SEMESTER. CHAMBERS AND EXPRESSIONS HAD A GREAT YEAR AND THE FOLLOWING ARE OUR CONCERTS. SORRY YOU IF YOU MISSED ONE. IF YOU WANT TO BE IN THE LOOP, EMAIL KATHY!
Expressions will perform Saturday, Feb. 28th for Collin College's Foundation event "CABARET." Scholarship Donations for Collin's students are the goal. Contact the foundation office at Collin for more info.
Chamber Singers will perform Haydn's Lord Nelson Mass on Saturday, March 28th with the Allen Symphony Orchestra and Chorus. For ticket information, contact the box office of Allen Symphony Orchestra.
SATURDAY, APRIL 4TH- Collin's 8th Annual Talent Show featuring Collin's students will take place at 7 p.m. in the John Anthony Theatre. (JAT) Tickets are only available at the door (the box office will open an hour before.) General Admission $8; Non-Collin students and Seniors $5; Collin students w/ ID $3.
Chamber Singers will perform Friday, April 17th, at 8 p.m. in C 104 on the Spring Creek Campus.
Saturday, April 18th, at 7 p.m., Expressions will host the 4th Annual Community College Vocal Jazz Collaboration along with Richland College and Brookhaven College. Guest clinician is Rob Hyatt of Fifth Avenue. Clinics will begin at 1 pm followed by a concert in the Cafe at 7:30 held in the Cougar Cafe, Spring Creek Campus. Free Admission.
Monday April 27th at 7 pm Collin Chorale and Chamber Singers will perform their Spring Concert. Location TBA.
May 8th, Expressions performs for the Humanities event in the atrium at 2 pm.
May 9th, Expressions vocal jazz ensemble will perform their Spring Concert in the JAT, 8 p.m.
John Anthony Theatre JAT is located on the Spring Creek Campus; 2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano TX 75074
Contact Kathy Morgan at kmorgan@ccccd.edu for more information.
MAY 13 Expressions at Plano Senior center, 1:30 pm.
PAST PERFORMANCES OF 2008:
Chamber Singers performed concerts Spring 2008. Their formal concert held in C104 on the Spring Creek campus on April 18, 2008 at 7 p.m. featured the group's repertoire as well as vocal solos by Collin's music majors.
Expressions
vocal jazz ensemble and combo performed a night of jazz standards and
other great charts on their Express Cafe on. April 20, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. in the back of the Cougar Cafe.
Collin County Chorale performed their concert on May 5, 2008 at 7 p.m. in C104 on the Spring Creek Campus of Collin College.
For more information about events contact kmorgan@ccccd.edu or call 972-881-5653.
Chamber Singers and Collin County Chorale performed Poulenc's Gloria with Allen Symphony Chorus on March 8th, 2008
Collin College 7th Annual Talent Show AUDITIONS AND SHOW Information:
Auditions were February 16th from 9 am -12:30 pm in the Black Box Theatre on the
Spring Creek Campus of Collin County Community College. 2800 E. Spring
Creek Pkwy. Plano TX. ALL PARTICIPANTS MUST BE A STUDENT.
COLLIN
COLLEGE 7TH ANNUAL TALENT SHOW was March 28, 2008 in the John Anthony
Theatre on the Spring Creek Campus of Collin County Community College.
2800 E. Spring Creek Pkwy. Plano TX.
Winners are:
First place :
Act 13: Radio Active
Original Lyrics/Vocal Solo
Performed by: Rahni Murphy
Music: “Signature Piece” by Rahni Murphy
Second Place:
Act 9: Kick of Jazz
Vocal Solo with Band
Performed by: Vladimir Meyman
Music: “Ain’t That a Kick in the Head” by Sammy Cahn & Jimmy Van Heusen
Third Place:
Act 16: Groove
Vocal Solo with Band
Performed by: Archie Robinson, Freddy Hall, James Duty
Music: “Ribbon in the Sky” by Stevie Wonder, arr. by group.
Audience Golden Ticket Choice :
Act 8: Steam Heat
Vocal Solo and Dance Trio
Performed by: Shauna Stephens (vocals), Jessica Cantu, Katie Heckel & Jade Laverell (dancers)
Music: “Big Spender” Lyrics by Dorothy Fields, Music by Cy Coleman/ “Steam Heat” by Richard Adler, Jerry Ross
Expressions performed at Richland College on March 29, 2008 at 7:30 p.m. as part of a collaborative vocal jazz festival with Collin College, Brookhaven College and Richland College. Rosana Eckerd gave a vocal clinic and two of Collin's singers,Danya Salinas and Vladimir Meyman, performed great solos for the everyone. The group gave an awesome evening performance as well.
Expressions participated in the North Texas Addison Jazz Festival on April 4th and Danya Salinas was selected as an Outstanding Vocal Jazz Soloist.
- Two dates for Expressions: May 13th, Wednesday and August 24th or by appointment, Both at 1 pm.
- Two dates for Chamber Singers: May 12th 11:30 am and a date in August TBA also by appointment.
- Music for audition is available May 1st in 2 locations: A177, B180
- If you are accepted into the group, be prepared to sign up/pay for the class the same day.
Contact Kathy Morgan at kmorgan@ccccd.edu to ask about which one of the choirs you should sign up for.
Collin Choirs Audition INFO
Chorale Evening Group: You may enroll without the permission of the director, but please email Kathy Morgan if you are not sure if this is the right ensemble for you. kmorgan@ccccd.edu
Expressions and Chamber Singers auditions are in B180 on Spring Creek Campus. Please arrive early and be prepared to sing for at least one and a half hours (time varies depending on the number of people auditioning.)
Please have a prepared acapella solo that is under 2 minutes and suitable for the ensemble that you are auditioning for (i.e. no pop or musical theatre for Chamber Singers and no classical or country for Expressions). This will be performed in front of everyone that is auditioning unless you are absolutely too scared to do so.
Chart/Song that is available to learn on your own will be read through together as part of the audition to see how you work with others and to see how well you learned your music.
Bring a pencil/pen to fill out questionnaire as well as a calendar. Due to the amount of time you might want to bring some water.
If you need scholarship money to pay for the ensemble, please inform Kathy Morgan.
This is supposed to be a friendly supportive process, so have fun.
If you have any other questions please feel free to email Kathy Morgan.
Chamber Singers
The
Chamber Singers of Collin County Community College is a select group of
vocalists who specialize in performing repertoire that is both a
cappella and accompanied.
Expression Vocal Jazz Ensemble
CCCCD
Spring Creek Campus in Plano, Texas is home to Expressions. This group
performs with their rhythm section directed by Sue Cruise. They are
heard all over the Dallas-Ft. Worth area and recently toured the
southwest region of the country. Their repertoire includes ballads,
jazz standards, Latin grooves and new funky charts. Expressions have
participated in many Jazz Festivals including those held at Greeley,
Colorado; Montreaux and most recently UNT/Addison Jazz Festival.
Chorale
The
Chorale at Collin County Community College is an open group focusing on
larger works of choral repertoire, both a cappella and accompanied, as
well as some lighter choral repertoire. No audtion is required - just sign up!
We will have a lot of variety: There will be soft and beautiful pieces,
toe-tapping pieces, collaboration with Collin's Dance company and much
more.
