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 2024-2025 season include:
October 19, 2024 - Elements - Irving Chorale will present a joint concert with Flutissimo Flute Choir, a choir comprised of over 30 flutes. This collaboration will combine strong vocals with lovely wind instruments to explore musical interpretations of air, fire, water or earth in a piece to be commissioned by the Irving Chorale.
December 14, 2024 - Christmas - Irving Chorale is once again honored to be asked to sing with the Irving Symphony for the kick-off of the Christmas season.
March 2, 2025 - Bach and the Future – First-time collaboration with Lewisville Civic Chorale, a 501(c)3 nonprofit, founded in 1997. Like the Irving Chorale, LCC receives funding to promote the arts community in Lewisville. The combined choirs will perform classic pieces with a futuristic vibe for a concert performed in each of their respective cities.
May 4, 2025 - Rat Pack Era Remembered - Our annual bistro fundraiser will provide music from the likes of Frank Sinatra, Dean Martin, Sammy Davis Jr, Joey Bishop and more. Great music from the 50's and 60's to represent an era of music almost forgotten.
We are a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation and donations are tax-deductible.
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
Causes
Arts, Culture & Humanities, Community Improvement, Education - Higher Ed
Operating Budget
Less than $100,000
Counties Served
Dallas
BIPOC Serving
Black or African American, Asian/Pacific Islander, Hispanic or Latinx, Native American
Address
3333 N. MacArthur Blvd., Suite 300