an evolution

to everyone . . . .

I'd like to take you through the evolution of the choral program structure since I've been here.

There have been four shifts in the structure of the program. Each of the changes were made to facilitate the program - to adjust for the growth and provide for the future.

This new structure created two fantastic choirs. Give it a chance. Trust me. The changes make everything better, not worse.

Here's the brief history.

Fall 2001:
Concert Choir (directed by Dr. Jeff Reynolds) 2 days a week (i think)
Chamber Choir (directed by Dr. Philip Copeland) 2 days a week, met after concert choir

Fall 2002:
Concert Choir (directed by Dr. Jeff Reynolds) two days a week
Chamber Choir (directed by Dr. Philip Copeland) two days a week
Women's Chorale (directed by Dr. Philip Copeland and Nick Cummins)

Fall 2003: A switch of conductors/choirs and increased time commitment for Concert Choir
We kept this model for Fall 2004 and Fall 2005
Concert Choir (directed by Dr. Philip Copeland) Tu-Wed-Th, 1:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Chamber Choir (directed by Dr. Jeff Reynolds) (can't remember the time)
Women's Chorale (directed by Dr. Philip Copeland and Nick Cummins)

Fall 2006: Time Change for Concert Choir, Director Change for Chamber Choir
We kept this model for Fall 2007
Concert Choir (directed by Dr. Philip Copeland) MWF: 2-2:50; Tu-Th, 2:00 - 3:15 p.m.
Chamber Choir (directed by Dr. Philip Copeland) (MW: 4:00-5:15)
Women's Chorale (directed by Dr. Philip Copeland and Erin Pair)

This choral program has made several shifts over the past several years. Each has made the overall program better . . . and this one will too.

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