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Inspirata Music
An auditioned ensemble dedicated to bringing choral excellence to sacred music.
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Hunter, Daniel, Elliott, Lara,![]()
Liz, Daniel, Hayley, Joseph, Jennifer,![]()
Mandie, Mark, Tiffany, Wendell, Laura
Inspirata will be participating in this benefit concert this Saturday, October 19 at 7pm. This concert is free and open to the public! You wouldn’t want to miss this event!SAVE THE DATE: In three weeks, 100+ DFW musicians are coming together to support local non-profits that serve the underserved and unhoused in our community. We’d love for you to come to this FREE concert! Our singers are representatives from some of your favorite choral and chamber groups. And of course, I’m super honored to share the stage with my composer colleagues.
Did you enjoy our concert this past weekend? We welcome your donation to help us continue bringing sacred music programs to North Texas! Visit www.zeffy.com/donation-form/d2f9689e-4c85-46d7-91c5-846deb479dcc to donate. Thank you for your generous support!
We were so thrilled to perform our concert the 2nd time at St. John's Episcopal Church Dallas earlier today! Thank you for having us. We appreciate everyone who came.
Short sampling of a couple of pieces in our concert. These were recorded during our rehearsal prior to last night’s program in Arlington. We have another performance this Sunday, Oct. 13, at 3pm at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Dallas. Here is a peek of our program: online.fliphtml5.com/iftcp/gpaz/#p=1
Thank you, Advent Lutheran Church, for being such gracious hosts! We hope you all enjoyed the concert. Thank you all for coming to see us tonight.
We had a blast last night rehearsing at Advent Lutheran Church. Our concert is tonight, 10/11 at 7:30 pm & on 10/13 at 3pm!![]()
Details: tinyurl.com/InspirataConcertOct2024
We hope to see you at our concert this Friday, Oct. 11 at Advent Lutheran Church in Arlington, or this Sunday, Oct. 13 at St. John’s Episcopal Church in Dallas. Details below 👇Two Concert Performances: Oct. 11 & 13... ![]()
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* Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 7:30 PM![]()
Advent Lutheran Church![]()
3232 S. Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76015![]()
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* Sunday, October 13, 2024 @ 3:00 PM![]()
St. John's Episcopal Church Dallas![]()
848 Harter Road, Dallas, TX 75218![]()
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(Admission is free at both performances.)![]()
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Join us for a deeply moving and spiritually enriching choral experience, "To God the Father: Songs of Faith and Devotion," an a cappella concert dedicated to expressing our reverence and praise through sacred music. Featuring timeless works by composers such as Anton Bruckner, Henry Purcell, and Hans Leo Hassler, this performance will take you on a journey of devotion and contemplation, with each piece reflecting the profound connection between humanity and the divine.![]()
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Whether you are a lover of sacred music or simply seeking a moment of peace and reflection, "To God the Father" promises to be a powerful experience of devotion through song. We invite you to experience this celebration of faith in an intimate and inspiring setting.
Come see us at our first concert performances of the season this Oct. 11 & 13! Concert details here: www.facebook.com/share/p/vFqwtxJ9FUmijgCo/?mibextid=WC7FNe
Two Concert Performances: Oct. 11 & 13… ![]()
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* Friday, October 11, 2024 @ 7:30 PM![]()
Advent Lutheran Church![]()
3232 S. Cooper Street, Arlington, TX 76015![]()
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* Sunday, October 13, 2024 @ 3:00 PM![]()
St. John's Episcopal Church Dallas![]()
848 Harter Road, Dallas, TX 75218![]()
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(Admission is free at both performances.)![]()
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Join us for a deeply moving and spiritually enriching choral experience, "To God the Father: Songs of Faith and Devotion," an a cappella concert dedicated to expressing our reverence and praise through sacred music. Featuring timeless works by composers such as Anton Bruckner, Henry Purcell, and Hans Leo Hassler, this performance will take you on a journey of devotion and contemplation, with each piece reflecting the profound connection between humanity and the divine.![]()
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Whether you are a lover of sacred music or simply seeking a moment of peace and reflection, "To God the Father" promises to be a powerful experience of devotion through song. We invite you to experience this celebration of faith in an intimate and inspiring setting.
A huge thank you to everyone who donated on North Texas Giving Day! Your generosity means the world to us, and we’re so grateful for your support of Inspirata! ❤️ THANK YOU! ❤️
Thank you so much to those who have donated! We appreciate your kindness and generosity.![]()
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NTGD still has a few hours left today. Please donate and show support for local non-profit organizations here in North Texas. And please remember Inspirata Music in your giving. Thank you!![]()
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@followersGood morning! It's North Texas Giving Day and we hope that you will consider donating to Inspirata today! www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/InspirataMusic![]()
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Inspirata is committed to sharing the art of sacred choral music throughout North Texas. This is made possible by your generous gifts. When you donate, you will help Inspirata provide inspiring sacred music programs here in North Texas.![]()
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Please consider giving during this North Texas Giving Day campaign. We thank you for your support!
Support Inspirata and help further our mission of keeping the tradition of sacred choral music alive within our North Texas communities! www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/InspirataMusic![]()
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Here’s an excerpt from last season’s “Rest & Peace” All Souls’ concert: “Svjati Boze”, written by Serbian composer, Stevan Hristić.![]()
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Hristić's compositions are a primary representation of early 20th century classical music. Although he is best known for his opera, The Dusk (1925) and his ballet, The Legend of Ohrid (1947), his output of sacred choral works serve as a cornerstone of Serbian choral music. ![]()
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His setting of the Orthodox Requiem texts, Opelo (1915), is quite notable not only for its characteristically late romantic harmonies, but its historical context. Composed during World War I, Hristić dedicated his work to the fallen victims of the war. Reflecting on the current political conflict in Eastern Europe, it is a fitting time to offer Eastern Orthodox prayers in opposition to the tyranny found in the world. ![]()
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Svjati Boze, ![]()
svjati krjepki, ![]()
svjati bez smertni, ![]()
pomiluj nas. ![]()
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Holy God, ![]()
Holy Power, ![]()
Holy Immaculate,![]()
be merciful to us.
Good morning! It's North Texas Giving Day and we hope that you will consider donating to Inspirata today! www.northtexasgivingday.org/organization/InspirataMusic![]()
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Inspirata is committed to sharing the art of sacred choral music throughout North Texas. This is made possible by your generous gifts. When you donate, you will help Inspirata provide inspiring sacred music programs here in North Texas.![]()
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Please consider giving during this North Texas Giving Day campaign. We thank you for your support!
We’re absolutely thrilled to introduce to you the new singers joining Inspirata! We’re really looking forward to performing with these amazing musicians this season. You’ll get to meet them in October at the Choirs Across Dallas Workshop & Benefit Concert and at our Fall concerts in Arlington and Dallas.![]()
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Read on to learn about them.![]()
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DANIEL BOYD![]()
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Daniel is a lover of all things music. He has been singing in church choirs since Kindergarten, has played piano since the second grade, played clarinet and saxophone in his high school band, and recently began trying his hand at choral composition with the University Park Chancel Choir performing his first piece in 2023. He is beyond excited to take this new step in his musical journey with Inspirata--to grow as a musician, to work with such a talented group of singers, and to revel in the singularly sublime experience that is bringing sacred choral music to life. ![]()
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When he is not singing, Daniel toils away in IT where he manages cybersecurity, infrastructure, and dabbles in software development for a company in Arlington. He recently completed an EMBA at TCU in 2022. Daniel lives with his beautiful fiancée Jennifer, her mom Pat, and her two kids Lincoln and Libby who are 5 and 3 years old. Daniel's stepdaughter Ryley is a Junior at Wylie High School and plays double bass in her orchestra.![]()
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Soprano Lara Wasserman Days performs with several groups in Dallas, including the Orchestra of New Spain and a number of church choirs. In addition to her choral singing, Lara has sung the role of Lucy in Jake Heggie’s “Again” at the Center for Contemporary Opera in New York City, as well as the roles of Zerlina in “Don Giovanni”, Cunegonde in “Candide”, and Madame Goldentrill in “The Impresario”. She has appeared with the University of North Texas Baroque Orchestra singing solos from Haydn’s “Missa in angustiis” and with the Lawrence Symphony Orchestra singing solos from Handel’s “Messiah”.![]()
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Lara completed her Bachelor of Music degree at Lawrence University where she studied with Steven Paul Spears. In 2018, she earned her Master of Music degree in vocal performance with an emphasis in choral conducting at the University of Northern Iowa where she studied with Dr. Jean McDonald and Dr. John Wiles.![]()
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MANDIE MCMURDIE![]()
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A native of Fort Worth, Mandie holds a Bachelor of Music degree in Choral Education from the University of Texas at Arlington. She is a private voice teacher at Wylie High School as well as the founder and Artistic Director of Summer Women's Chorus. Mandie has sung in choirs throughout her life and currently sings with Plano Civic Chorus and Plano Chamber Chorus. She was most recently featured as soprano soloist for Chilcott Requiem under the direction of Bob Chilcott, and soprano soloist for R. Vaughan Williams' “Serenade to Music”. Mandie is an avid thrift shopper, loves spending time with her husband and three kids, and doing anything and everything music related. Sacred choral music is a true passion of hers and she is beyond excited to sing with Inspirata this season! ![]()
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MARK POPE![]()
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Mark's love for music began early, with countless hours spent listening to records and singing in children’s choirs. His musical journey expanded as he joined handbell choirs and learned to play the French horn, fostering a deep appreciation for the beauty and power of music. Mark pursued this passion academically, earning a degree in music composition from the University of Tennessee, followed by advanced studies in choral conducting and sacred music at SMU.![]()
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Now, as the Minister of Worship at University Park UMC, Mark finds joy in sharing his love for music with both his fellow singers and the congregation. He takes pride in the church’s vibrant music ministry, where faith and art intertwine to create moving expressions of worship. A published composer, Mark continually seeks to inspire through his musical creations.![]()
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When he’s not immersed in music, Mark enjoys traveling with his family, Reid and Libby, and loves to cook and grill for friends and family, finding joy in every shared meal and adventure.
Join us for a beautiful evening of music on October 19th! 🎶 We're excited to perform in this free benefit concert, and if you'd like, there will be an opportunity to give a donation to support local non-profit organizations. Come for the music, stay for the good cause!