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MUSIC, THEATER, FILM

ArtCentre Theatre presents plays and musicals throughout the year. The theater is located at 5220 Village Creek Dr., Plano. For more information, call 214.810.3ACT or visit artcentretheatre.com.

Children’s Chorus of Collin County seeks to provide opportunities for children of all backgrounds to grow musically, artistically, and personally. Concert Chorus is for boys and girls in forth–sixth grades, and Youth Chorus is for those in seventh–ninth grades. Call 972.941.9600 or visit childrenschorusofcollincounty.org.

Collin Theatre Center presents outstanding theatrical productions each season. For details, visit collintheatrecenter.com.

Frisco Area Children's Theater (FACT) offers theater techinique and improvisation classes. Visit friscoacts.com.

Frisco Jazz Band rehearses at the Frisco Discovery Center's Black Box Theater every Sunday afternoon and rehearsals are open to the public. Visit the band's website for exact times. The band is available for performances at corporate, private and public events. For more information, e-mail Friscojazz-owner@yahoogroups.com.

Heart of Dallas Chorus offers group voices lessons for female singers to learn and perform a cappella harmony. Rehearsals are Thursdays at 7:45 p.m. at 1815 W. 15th St. in Plano. For details, e-mail director@heartofdallas.org or visit heartofdallas.org.

Men of Note Chorus is an a cappella mens chorus led by Mark Holdeman that provides entertainment and educational services to the Collin County/North Dallas region. The men meet on Monday nights in Plano. Call 1.888.288.3055 or visit menofnote.org.

PFAMily Arts (Plano, Frisco, Allen, McKinney) is a visual and performing arts academy staffed by Broadway veterans, local professionals, and university professors offering classes in theatre, dance, and music. Call 972.378.1234 or visit pfamilyarts.org.

Plano Children's Theatre is located at 15th Street and Custer Road in Plano, 1301 Custer Rd., Ste. 706. Call 972.422.2575 or visit planochildrenstheatre.org.

Plano Civic Chorus is an auditioned SATB chorus of more than 100 voices based in Plano. Under the direction of Ralph Frederick Stannard, the chorus sings several concerts throughout the year, often with local symphony orchestras. The chorus participates in community events, too. For more information, call 972.606.5220 or visit planocivicchorus.org.

Plano Community Band is a volunteer organization of 95 musicians that presents concerts throughout the year at local parks and venues. The band rehearses on Mondays at 7:15 p.m. in Plano and invites new members to join in September and in January. The band's popular "Concert in the Park" series is a free, family-friendly event held in June and July at Haggard Park. For more information, visit planoband.com.

Plano Symphony Orchestra (PSO) was established in 1983 and offers over 25 concerts and over 100 solo, ensemble, and educational appearances yearly. PSO presents A Patriotic Pops! concert on Sunday, July 4 at the Eisemann Center. Visit planosymphony.org.

Rover Dramawerks presents plays and musicals throughout the year. For details, call 972.849.0358 or visit roverdramawerks.com.

The Texas Voices is a classical, professional chamber choir based in Collin County, North Dallas and Richardson. To audition, contact Alan Dyer, at 972.801.2532 or e-mail thetexasvoices@yahoo.com.

Younger Generation Chorus is a nonprofit chorus for students in fourth through 12th grades. Call 972.439.9037 for an appointment or visit youngergeneration.org.