Participating Organizations

 

 

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.

 


 

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.


rockwall childrens chorus
 

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.


 

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.

 

 

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.

    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

    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.
     
     
   

Alliance for the Arts Rockwall
Alliance for the Arts Rockwall

 

P.O. Box 2004
Rockwall, TX 75087
972-722-9740