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Auditions are August 18th, Tuesday after 10 am Mandatory music meeting. 
Prepare National Anthem in the style of the choir that you are interested in singing in.  Be Creative!

Contact Kathy for more info  kmorgan@cccd.edu

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!  In order for a quartet to work, it takes 4 people of different voice ranges!  So tell your friends and make sure the type of quartet you want is available.  MUEN 1151.S01
Chamber Singers section 2 TR 11:30-12:45 pm This is a mixed choral ensemble  MUEN 1151.S02
Expressions MW 1-2:15 pm (plus Friday rehearsals too) This is a vocal jazz choir.  MUEN 1142.S01

David Alexander's ensemble
Musical Theatre Ensemble TR 4:30-5:45
For more info on this group, email dmalexander@ccccd.edu

Process for auditions: 10 a.m. on Tuesday, August 18th, 2009, in B187 there is going to be a mandatory orientation for NEW students and returning music majors that want to take music applied lessons and more. For more information contact Chris Morgan, Department chair at cmorgan@ccccd.edu  
     Auditions for Choirs  will take place after lunch. There is a sign up for time slots on B183's door.  Singers need to prepare the National Anthem in the style of the group that you want to be in.  Be creative!!!!!!
Students will indicate the choir they desire to be in and if time allows and it is needed they will sing a solo that is appropriate for that type of ensemble.
 
If you have any questions, email Kathy at kmorgan@ccccd.edu

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.

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.