Get Full Government Meeting Transcripts, Videos, & Alerts Forever!
South Plains College ensembles give students stage experience and original-song opportunities
Summary
Instructors and students described ensemble programs, rehearsal schedules and songwriting initiatives that culminate in Fest Week performances.
South Plains College instructors and students described on-air how college ensembles, songwriter nights and course projects give students practical performance and professional-development experience.
Jerry Serrano, an instructor in voice, songwriting and piano, said he directs a Latin ensemble and a praise ensemble that perform during Fest Week and that the praise ensemble has begun accepting outside gigs at churches and local venues to give students real-world experience. “To see what it's like serving a church and serving your community,” Serrano said of taking the ensemble into community settings.
Serrano said most of his instruction…
Already have an account? Log in
Subscribe to keep reading
Unlock the rest of this article — and every article on Citizen Portal.
- Unlimited articles
- AI-powered breakdowns of topics, speakers, decisions, and budgets
- Instant alerts when your location has a new meeting
- Follow topics and more locations
- 1,000 AI Insights / month, plus AI Chat
