Irving Chorale’s mission is to promote the highest standards of choral performance and share our love of singing and music in Irving, the Dallas/Ft Worth Metroplex, the State of Texas and around the world.
We collaborate with other arts groups to highlight all areas of performance and establish a greater presence in Irving and surrounding communities.
We hope to impart the love of choral music to younger singers and influence them to maintain participation for future generations through outreach and education.
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Irving Chorale's aim is to offer innovative and creative programs each season.
Irving Chorale has the privilege to be under the Artistic Direction of Harry Wooten; a graduate of William Jewel College with additional degrees from the Vienna International Music Conservatory and Southwest Baptist Theological Seminary.
Eunice Tavaglione, the accompanist, received her Bachelor of Music degree in Philadelphia. She also received a Master of Music degree in piano performance at the University of North Texas. Ms. Tavaglione has traveled extensively in parts of the US, Europe, Asia and South America accompanying various choral groups and performing piano solos. Ms. Tavaglione has served as accompanist for the Irving Chorale since 2002.
Irving Chorale is a volunteer auditioned mixed voice chorus made up of dues paying members from Irving and neighboring cities. The volunteer Board of Directors are elected by and from the membership.
Irving Chorale's Mission Statement imparts the dedication to promoting the high standards of choral performance, broadening the general music repertoire, and expanding the presence of choral music to the arts in Irving and the DFW metroplex.
Outreach and education are ongoing goals with collaboration playing a big part. Each season Irving Chorale endeavors to include local arts organizations. With this goal Irving Chorale seeks to engage local instrumentalists, guest soloists and featuring Irving ISD Fine Arts groups.
Accommodations are made to allow persons with physical disabilities to participate in membership and/or attend our concerts.
Irving Chorale is in need of additional support for program funding.
Our main performances for the 2026-2027 season include:
October 17, 2026 – Morning, Noon & Night
Choral music explores the moods for hours of the day and can range from classical cantatas to sacred hymns, including musical themes such as praise, nature and contemplation. Morning emotes a feeling of new beginnings and is reported to have the highest level of happiness. "Morning Has Broken" by Cat Stevens reflects on the praise and celebration of a new day. "This is the Day" by John Rutter shows being in the moment and seeking the good in our day. "Good Night, Dear Heart" by Dan Forrest represents the close of a day, a season or a life. Music provides the outlet to express many emotions, and the Irving Chorale will spend the time exploring the moods of morning, noon and night.
December 10, 2026 – 'Twas the Night Before Christmas (Irving Arts Center)
Essential to the holiday season is choral music. Be it traditional carols like "Silent Night" and "O Holy Night"; sing along tunes such as "Joy To The Word" and "Jingle Bells"; or fun-loving selections like 'Twas The Night Before Christmas" and "Nutcracker Jingle" to lighten your spirit. This is our holiday program for the season with plans to present it at the Irving Arts Center.
April 16, 2027 – “Requiem” by Taylor Scott Davis
As described by the composer, this piece is "a Requiem for our times". It’s about sitting together in grief and in hope without needing all the answers. This is a six-movement piece
discovering loss and is written in the tradition of Latin but done in English and modern vernacular. Irving Chorale hopes to collaborate with Lewisville Civic Chorale again on this new choral composition.
The Irving Chorale welcomes all voices to sing a variety of music from pop and Broadway to classical and holiday music.
The community we serve includes a mix of Hispanic, Asian, Black and Anglo, including people of all ages and economic backgrounds.
Organization name
Irving Chorale
Tax id (EIN)
75-2241576
Causes
Arts & Humanities
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx
Address
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 300