Mr. Plano contestant: Anthony McKee (Mr. Choir)

February 8, 2013

Q: What charity would you choose and why? A: Something along the lines of the Wounded Warriors Project, or something else that benefits veterans, because I come from a big family of Army veterans. Q: What talent would you choose to have if you could have any talent? A: I would like to be able to play... Read more »

Musical benefits: Choir hosts food bank benefit concert

Alexandria Oguntula, Staff Writer
October 23, 2012

Voices can be powerful, but this month the have brought a whole new meaning to the phrase.  Plano, Highland Park and Garland High are collaborating for the first time ever to help the North Texas Food Bank in their efforts to feed others with a joint benefit concert on Oct. 25th. With almost 300 singers,... Read more »

Review: Music Corporation Presents SING 2012

Emma Barishman, Staff Writer
May 4, 2012

Thursday night the Dr. Doyle Dean Performing Arts Center was alive with the sound of 20 of the most talented voices in town. It was the first night of the 34th annual SING concert, where Music Corporation put on a moving, professional show. Made up of 20 songs, the show embodied the feelings of family... Read more »

Plano a capella choir to perform pre-concert for Stephen F. Austin

Miles Hutson, Staff Writer
February 28, 2012

Out of all of the choirs in the Dallas area, Plano’s top choir will perform in Stephen F. Austin’s pre-concert Feb. 29. SFA chose them for this role after they were selected to participate in the Southwest American Choral Directors’ Conference. “Plano Senior High Choir has a reputation for excellence,”... Read more »

Choir competes in Vocal Solo Competition

February 6, 2012

This weekend, choir participated in its Vocal Solo Competition. Of the 42 singers from the school who entered the competition, the following recieved a Superior rating for their solos: Alyssa Holiman Madison Jones Tara Brown Emma Barishman Rachel Davis Taylor Dunafan Kathryn Ligon Tingting Qui Amanda... Read more »

Building D is for Dean

Dr. Doyle Dean

Kimberly Mei, Staff Writer
November 15, 2011

     Building D has been reborn as the new Doyle Dean Performing Arts Center. On Thursday, Nov. 3, the new facility was formally unveiled with a ribbon cutting ceremony in front of the pond. Then the guests headed inside the performing arts center for the dedication service. The Symphony Orchestra... Read more »

Second Period Choir Records Song

Diva Gulati, Staff Writer
May 24, 2011

After recording a song, the second period choir class is waiting to see if it will be able to publish it. The song, “Two Gazed in to A Pool” with the poem by Christina Rossetti, was written by choir director Douglas Council’s father. “My father was a high school choir director for... Read more »