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ROCKWALL
COMMUNITY PLAYHOUSE
is a nonprofit organization, operated by and for the members of
the Rockwall community and is dedicated to the enrichment of the
human spirit through the experience of theater. Located in the heart
of Rockwall, the newly rennovated church stands as a testiment to
the dedication and support of the cultural arts by our communnity.
In addition to producing six mainstage plays each season, the playhouse
provides support, assistance, entertainment and educational programs
to local schools and service clubs.
Play
selections include: Shakespeare, mysteries, drama, one act plays,
commedies and musicals. Through the Teen and Children's Theater
programs they offer new opportunities in instruction of the theater
arts.
For
more information click here
or call 972-722-3399.
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HUBBARD
CHAMBER MUSIC SERIES
The Hubbard Chamber Music Series was founded for the Lake Ray
Hubbard area in 1986 by pianist, Michele McDonald. It was created
to provide a cultural arts center of attraction for performances
of classical chamber music by professional musicians and to encourage
young artists in the appreciation and study of music.
For twenty two years the principal performing group, The Hubbard
Chamber Ensemble, consisting of musicians from the Dallas Symphony
Orchestra and Artisitic Director, pianist, Michele McDonald, presented
diverse concerts of classical chamber music.
As of 2008, Hubbard Chamber Music Series becomes the Hubbard Chamber
Music Competition for Young Artists. Soloists and Chamber Musicians
of all ages may compete for amateur, junior level critiques and
awards while experienced competitors may receive sizeable cash
prizes and performances. All orchestral instrumentalists including
pianists, guitarists and harpists may participate. See hubbardchambermusic.com for more information.
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ROCKWALL
CHILDRENS CHORUS
The Rockwall Children’s Chorus is an audition only,
county wide choir consisting of boys and girls grades 2nd through
9th. The group was established in 1999 as a special learning environment,
designed to provide rich and rewarding musical experiences to each
child. Members are given the opportunity and challenge of developing
their gifts in the framework of ensemble music. Artistic growth
is reinforced by lasting friendships and the pure joy of singing.
RCC consists of two choirs, one for grades 2nd – 4th, and
the second for grades 5th – 9th.
Practices are held on Mondays, 4:30 – 5:20 for the younger
choir, and 5:30 – 6:20 for the older choir. The annual tuition
of $300 can be paid in monthly installments, and scholarships are
available to qualifying students.
For more information, contact President of the Board, Karen
Slater, at president@rockwallchildrenschorus.com or visit the website
at www.rockwallchildrenschorus.com.
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THE
LAKESIDE CIVIC CHORUS
The Lakeside Civic Chorus, under the direction of David Bush, Artistic
Director/Conductor and Ken Frerichs, Accompanist, was founded in
1984 and is an auditioned community chorus. The Chorus produces
a yearly subscription season with its primary objective of presenting
to audiences in the Rockwall and Lake Ray Hubbard area, high quality
choral concerts of works from diverse periods, as well as to foster
the musicianship of its members. Additionally, the organization
offers music scholarships annually to deserving area graduating
high school seniors pursuing a degree in music at an accredited
and approved college or university. Proceeds from concerts support
scholarships for Rockwall and area high school seniors. These scholarships
are presented each spring. For more information contact David Bush
at 972-772-0832 or
bushdl@swbell.net
Or visit us
on the web at lakesidecivicchorus.org.
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THE
ROCKWALL ART LEAGUE
The Rockwall Art League is a forum for visual artists to share ideas
and support each other and to provide scholarships for talented
art students to continue their development after graduating from
high school.
The Rockwall Art League relies on the support of members as well
as corporate and private donors... and is a non-profit organization.
Membership is open to all artists.
The Rockwall Art League is a beneficiary of the Open Door Grant,
which helps to support many ongoing activities. Please log on to
the new website, www.rockwallartleague.org
for more information about membership, events and special programs.
The League is open to all fine artists working in and around the
Rockwall area.
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ROCKWALL
MUSICFEST
To promote education of the musical arts by building an orchestra,
by aiding in the building of a venue for all the cultural arts, and
holding a festival of music each year encompassing various musical
groups from our area.
For more information, contact Ruth Peck at 972-771-3573
Or visit their web site at:
rockwallmusicfest.com
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ROCKWALL
COUNTY HISTORICAL FOUNDATION
The Rockwall County Historical Foundation was organized January 16,
1978, with the intent to preserve the heritage of Rockwall County.
Ongoing projects of the Foundation include maintaining a permanent
museum showcasing artifacts of Rockwall County history, taping and
preserving oral histories from long-time local residents, designating
historic sites and structures within the County, sponsoring events
that educate the public about Rockwall County history, preserving
and safekeeping photos and other documents relative to Rockwall County,
and distribution and publication of educational materials.
The Rockwall County Historical Foundation Museum is housed in the
Manson-LaMoreaux-Hartman House located at 901 E. Washington Street
in Harry Myers Park. The Museum is open Wednesdays and Saturdays from
10 a.m. - 2 p.m. and by appointment. For more information, call 972-722-1507. |
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P.O.
Box 2004
Rockwall, TX 75087
972-722-9740
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