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Inspirata Music
An auditioned ensemble dedicated to bringing choral excellence to sacred music.
That’s a wrap on our May 17 concert!![]()
We had a fantastic time performing tonight and hope you enjoyed the music as much as we did.![]()
Join us for our next performance: Sunday, May 18 at 4:00 PM at First United Methodist Church of Fort Worth.
First 2 performances THIS WEEKEND: May 17 & 18. Come join us! 🎶 🎵 ![]()
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Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 pm - University Park United Methodist Church![]()
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Sunday, May 18 at 4:00 pm - First United Methodist Church - Fort Worth, Texas![]()
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We hope to see you in Dallas or in Fort Worth!
Here’s an excerpt from “Shalom” by Dan Forrest. This is one of the beautiful pieces that we have on our program for “Refuge: Songs of Peace and Hope”. Come to our concert to hear the rest!![]()
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Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 PM![]()
University Park United Methodist Church – Dallas![]()
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Sunday, May 18 at 4:00 PM![]()
First United Methodist Church – Fort Worth![]()
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Friday, May 23 at 7:30 PM![]()
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church – Dallas![]()
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Admission is free. We’d love to see you there!![]()
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Event details: www.facebook.com/share/19pAPT3EQf/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Another great rehearsal last night at University Park United Methodist Church as we get ready for the first performance of “Refuge: Songs of Peace and Hope”!![]()
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Our first concert is this Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 PM—right at University Park United Methodist Church in Dallas.![]()
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Here are some snapshots from rehearsal. Come experience it live at one (or more!) of our upcoming performances:![]()
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Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 PM![]()
University Park United Methodist Church – Dallas![]()
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Sunday, May 18 at 4:00 PM![]()
First United Methodist Church – Fort Worth![]()
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Friday, May 23 at 7:30 PM![]()
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church – Dallas![]()
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Admission is free. We’d love to see you there!![]()
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Event details: www.facebook.com/share/19pAPT3EQf/?mibextid=wwXIfr![]()
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Thanks to Julia Boone for the photos!
A little peek behind the scenes!![]()
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These photos are from our rehearsal this past Tuesday as we get ready for “Refuge: Songs of Peace and Hope.” We’ve been working hard (and having fun!) putting the music together, and we can’t wait to share it with you.![]()
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Come see the results of all this preparation—three chances to catch the concert: May 17, 18, and 23.![]()
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Hope to see you there!![]()
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Event details: www.facebook.com/share/1FeqUvFs1v/?mibextid=wwXIfr![]()
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Thanks to Julia Boone for the photos!
Here’s a glimpse from our rehearsal last night—just a taste of the music we’re preparing for “Refuge: Songs of Peace and Hope”.![]()
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We invite you to join us for an evening of choral music that uplifts, comforts, and inspires. Three concerts, three chances to experience this program: May 17, 18, and 23. ![]()
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Full details in the event link below—we’d love to see you there! ![]()
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www.facebook.com/share/1EoaJcou7r/?mibextid=wwXIfr
Come see Paul Thompson in his debut performance with Inspirata at our “Refuge: Songs of Peace and Hope” concert! We have 3 performances: May 17, 18, and 23! Check out our Facebook event for details.Concert rehearsal. This Saturday!!! Inspirata Music
Making his debut with Inspirata, pianist Benjamin Baldwin will join us for our May 17th and 23rd performances of “Refuge: Songs of Peace and Hope.” We’re thrilled to begin this new collaboration and look forward to performing with him.![]()
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Read on to learn more about Benjamin in his bio below!![]()
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Benjamin Baldwin is a pianist, organist, and clarinetist based in Dallas. He has appeared on WFAA’s Good Morning Texas and the Music on Mockingbird Concert Series, as well as with the Meadows Symphony Orchestra and the Meadows Wind Ensemble. Currently the organist for Advent Lutheran Church in Arlington and Ghanaian Community Presbyterian Church in Irving, he also maintains an active teaching studio of all ages. Baldwin holds degrees from Southern Methodist University and Michigan State University.
We’re pleased to welcome back percussionist Nathan Rearick, who will be joining us for our May 17th and 18th performances of “Refuge: Songs of Peace and Hope.” Nathan last performed with us during our “Light & Shadow” concerts in 2023, and we’re thrilled to have him return for this program.![]()
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Read on to learn more about Nathan in his bio below!![]()
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Nathan Rearick is an active percussion educator and performer. He has traveled across the nation sharing his passion of music with the world and has built quite a reputation in the percussive arts.![]()
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Nathan graduated from the University of North Texas with a bachelor’s degree, and the University of Alabama with a master’s degree, both in Percussion Performance. During his undergraduate, he was fortunate enough travel to the Percussive Arts Society International Convention (PASIC) with the UNT Tenor Ensemble in 2015 and 2016, and the UNT Snare Ensemble in 2017, placing 1st all three times. He also performed with UNT Percussion ensemble, who was the winner of the Percussive Arts Society Call for Tapes and traveled to perform at PASIC in 2016. During his time in graduate school, he performed in the UA percussion ensemble, which was named the winner of 2020 Percussive Arts Society Call for Tapes. He also received 1st place in the individual snare competition in his division for PASIC 2020. In 2021, Nathan was a Semi-finalist in the Modern Snare Drum Competition. He has had the privilege of being taught by some of the great minds of percussion, including Paul Rennick, Mark Ford, Christopher Deane, Poovilar Sriji, Tyler Orbison, Andrew Lynge, Kevin Welborn, and Daniel Allen.![]()
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During his studies, Nathan spent two summers traveling across the United States with Drum Corps International (DCI), one with the Troopers in 2016 and one with the Santa Clara Vanguard in 2017. While marching with SCV, the percussion section won the Fred Sanford award for best percussion performance. He has also spent three winters performing in Winter Guard International (WGI) with Vigilantes Indoor Percussion (VIP). In 2016, VIP took home the gold by placing 1st in their division.![]()
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Beyond his studies, Nathan has been involved with multiple performing ensembles across the DFW area. He has performed with Dynamic Rhythm Entertainment (DRE), which encompasses many drumlines in DFW, including the Dallas Mavericks drumline, FC Dallas drumline, and the Cutting Edge Haunted House drumline. While performing, Nathan has made a living teaching percussion. He has taught at several schools in the DFW area including Saginaw HS, Southlake Carroll HS, and Lebanon Trail HS. While in grad school, Nathan helped teach the Million Dollar Band Drumline both years of his masters. After aging out, Nathan has taught Troopers, Music City DC, and Guardians.![]()
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Currently, Nathan is on tour with the EDM artist ODESZA and their drumline. When Nathan isn’t performing or teaching, he enjoys reading, and watching basketball. Go Mavs!
We’re excited to welcome back pianist Clinton Bray for our May 18th performance of “Refuge: Songs of Peace and Hope.” A familiar face to some of our audience, Clinton brings both artistry and heart to every collaboration. Past programs with Clinton as guest pianist and/or organist include “Noël!” (2023) and “Rest & Peace” concert featuring Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem (2023). We’re honored to share the stage with him once again.![]()
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Scroll down to read more about Clinton in his bio!![]()
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Clinton Bray earned a Bachelor of Music degree in organ performance and a Master of Music degree in choral conducting from the University of North Texas under the tutelages of Dr. Lenora McCroskey and Dr. Jerry McCoy, respectively. Acclaimed by the Fort Worth Star-Telegram as “an excellent organist” for his “impressive execution” and “interesting sounds,” he has performed as organist and pianist with a myriad of North Texas area ensembles and has given solo organ performances throughout Texas and as far off as Wallingford, England. Mr. Bray is currently the Organist and Associate Music Director at University Park United Methodist Church in Dallas, Texas, as well as the Principal Accompanist for the Arts District Chorale in Dallas.
We’re looking forward to our upcoming performances on May 17, 18, and 23! Join us for “Refuge: Songs of Peace and Hope”—a choral concert that uplifts and inspires. We hope to see you there! For details, see image below and our Facebook event: www.facebook.com/share/12HB2HkggqU/?mibextid=wwXIfr
We’re excited to welcome Michelle Boone, violinist, as a guest artist for our “Refuge: Songs of Peace and Hope” concerts! This marks her first collaboration with Inspirata, and we look forward to sharing the stage with her as we bring this program to life.![]()
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Our performances will be on May 17, 18, and 23. Michelle will be performing with us during the May 17 & 23 concerts. ![]()
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About Michelle Boone:![]()
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Michelle Boone is a violinist and currently a junior at Bishop Lynch High School in Dallas, TX.![]()
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From a young age, Michelle has always felt a deep connection with classical music, and her appreciation for music was further developed when she began playing the violin at the age of five.![]()
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Over the years, Michelle has been an auditioned member of all levels of the Greater Dallas Youth Orchestra ensembles. She is currently a member of the GDYO and has served as the concertmaster and principal second for various performances with the Young Performers Orchestra, Dallas String Ensemble, Sinfonietta, and Philharmonic. Michelle has also performed with the TMEA and TPSMEA All-State Orchestras and values the collaborative aspect of creating music with others.![]()
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As an advocate through the Dallas Symphony Orchestra Teen Council and Chamber Music International Youth Ambassadors, Michelle has performed and volunteered throughout the community to promote classical music and the arts.![]()
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In her recreational time, Michelle enjoys exploring new genres of music, playing tennis, baking, volunteering, and spending time with close friends and family.
We’re delighted to introduce two talented young voices joining Inspirata this season as Choral Scholars: Ian Lawler and Tori Staggs, students from All Saints’ Episcopal School in Fort Worth.![]()
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As part of our mission to support the next generation of choral musicians, Inspirata offers opportunities for student singers to grow through high-level performance and mentorship. We’re honored to have Ian and Tori singing with us in our upcoming concerts on May 17, 18, and 23.![]()
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Learn more about these exceptional young artists below:![]()
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IAN LAWLER![]()
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Ian Lawler is a singer and French horn player from Fort Worth, TX. He is a recent alum of All Saints’ Episcopal School in Fort Worth, where he graduated as the valedictorian. This fall, he will be attending the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, IN and will be pursuing degrees in Biological Sciences and Music (French horn performance).![]()
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At All Saints’, Ian was a member of the concert, marching, and jazz bands, playing French horn, mellophone, and trumpet while serving as high brass section leader. He was a member of the Varsity Chamber Choir, where he sang bass and baritone. Last year, he played trumpet in the school’s production of Chicago, and this year made his stage debut as Mayor Josiah Dobbs in Bright Star. ![]()
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Outside of school, Ian played French horn for three years in multiple ensembles for the Fort Worth Youth Orchestra, including the flagship Youth Orchestra for the past two. He has performed in numerous All-State and All-Region bands and choirs in the Texas Private School Music Educators Association and the Association of Texas Small School Bands.![]()
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Tori Staggs is a soon to be graduate of All Saints' Episcopal School in Fort Worth, Texas. In the fall, she will attend Otterbein University to pursue a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Acting with a minor in Spanish. She has also been selected as a member of the university’s Honors College.![]()
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Throughout her high school career, Tori has been an active and engaged student, particularly through her involvement in the Tad Bird Honors College. Her Junior year, she conducted a research thesis surrounding Autistic children and music therapy (The Universal Language: The Overlap of Speech and Music Therapy for Children with Autism Spectrum Disorder). For her Senior Capstone, she partnered with a local children’s grief center to introduce licensed therapy dogs into group support nights, offering an additional layer of emotional support.![]()
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Tori’s passion for the performing arts has been central to her high school experience. Most recently she starred as Alice Murphy in Bright Star. Additional theatre credits include: Roxie Hart in Chicago, Dearly Departed, Big Fish, Sense and Sensibility, The Addams Family, and The Music Man. In addition to her theatrical accomplishments, Tori is an accomplished vocalist, having been named a two-time TPSMEA All-State Choir Member and a four-time TPSMEA All-Region Choir Member.
Performances start next weekend! Join Inspirata for an evening of choral music that brings comfort, healing, and hope. Click on the event below for schedule and location details! ![]()
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Saturday, May 17 – Dallas![]()
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Friday, May 23 – Dallas
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We’re excited to welcome new voices to Inspirata! First up, meet Paul Thompson—one of our newest basses. We’re thrilled to have him on board and we look forward to making music together in our upcoming performances! ![]()
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Paul Thompson is an award winning Composer/Arranger from Roanoke, TX. Paul got his degrees in Voice and Conducting and is currently the music director for Lakeside Presbyterian Church. In 2018, he started House of El Music where he composes, arranges, and orchestrates for albums, tv, movies, and live events. His orchestrations can be found at Beckenhorst, Hal Leonard, Alliance, Chorister’s Guild, and several other publishing houses. He is also an Amazon Best Selling Author of the Nutcracker Trilogy, a YAF novel about the Nutcracker Ballet. Paul is a frequent guest on podcasts to discuss arts and culture.![]()
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Paul’s stage credits include Ruddigore, Barber of Seville, Hello Dolly, Fiddler on the Roof, Footloose, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dream Coat, Sweeny Todd, Sea Plane, Camelot, Arsenic and Old Lace, and The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee. Paul made his web series debut as the villain Stradivarius on the award winning, new superhero musical sitcom, “The Infamous Adventures of Incognita.” ![]()
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When not writing for his music company, www.houseofelmusic.com, Paul enjoys reading books, baking bread, and taking his beagle puppy, Kara, for very long walks.
We invite you to join us as we present a special collection of music to provide comfort, healing and hope. There will be 3 performances across the DFW metroplex:![]()
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Saturday, May 17 at 7:30 pm![]()
University Park United Methodist Church![]()
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Sunday, May 18 at 4:00 pm![]()
First United Methodist Church - Fort Worth, Texas![]()
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Friday, May 23 at 7:30 pm![]()
St. Thomas Aquinas Catholic Church![]()
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Admission is free.![]()
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We hope to see you at one (or more) performances!
We feel incredibly fortunate to have been part of the premiere of Alex Gonzales’ beautiful composition, performing alongside the UPUMC Choral Scholars and our very own Tiffany Roberts Silva . 🎶 Take a moment to listen to his music.
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SATB Acapella with Soprano SoloPurchase Inquires email RGmusicpublications@gmail.comPerformed by: Inspirata and UPUMC Choral Scholars, Sop soloist Tiffany Si...
🎶 This morning, Tiffany Silva, the UPUMC Chancel Choir, and Inspirata came together for a special rehearsal ahead of Tiffany’s vocal recital, “Spiritual II”, which is happening tomorrow, February 23! You wouldn’t want to miss this beautiful performance.![]()
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Also featuring Clinton Bray, pianist, and Brooke Scholl, cellist.![]()
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Join us for a FREE concert, open to all.![]()
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🗓 Sunday, February 23 at 6:30 pm![]()
📍 University Park United Methodist Church![]()
4024 Caruth Blvd., Dallas, TX 75225![]()
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(Video below features an excerpt from “Hard Trials”, a spiritual arranged by Craig Hella Johnson.)
Join Tiffany Roberts Silva, a singer from Inspirata, for a vocal recital on February 23, with guest performances by Inspirata Music and the Chancel Choir of University Park United Methodist Church. This event is free and open to all!