From the Alief Independent School District, the Elsik High School Choir is under the direction of Mr. Jason Plata and Mr. Antonio Roca . This award winning program has had many achievements, such as UIL Concert/Sightreading Sweepstakes, Outstanding Performance Award at the Heritage and Director's Choice Festivals, and many more competitions. Students in this program have participated in the Texas Music Educators Association All-State Choir Audition Process, and have advanced from District to Region to Pre-Area to Area and finally to All-State Choirs. This program was even invited to perform in Carnegie Hall in New York City. The choir's rich tradition of excellence is continued from year to year through the hard work and perseverance of the students, as well as the guidance provided by the directors.
Mr. Plata's Schedule Mr. Antonio Roca's Schedule
1) Adv. Beginning Treble Choir 1) Beginning Treble Choir (ENGC)
2) Concert Choir (mixed) 2) Beginning Men's Choir (ENGC)
3) Conference 3) Conference & Planning
4) Varsity Chorale 4) Mariachi (Main Campus)
5) Encore/Show Choir 5) Encore /Show Choir /Voice Lessons
C Lunch - 12:00 to 12:35 C Lunch - 12:00-12:35
6) Planning Period 6) Guitar 1 Class (ENGC)
7) Choir Tech Class 7) Guitar 1 Class (ENGC)
FACULTY
Jason Plata, Director of Choirs
Mr. Plata has been teaching the choir at Elsik since 2008, and has been teaching the art of music for about 14 years. He has worked as a music pastor, a community theatre music director, accompanist, and singer for most of his life. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Music from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas in 2000, and his Master's Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2005.
Mr. Plata's Schedule Mr. Antonio Roca's Schedule
1) Adv. Beginning Treble Choir 1) Beginning Treble Choir (ENGC)
2) Concert Choir (mixed) 2) Beginning Men's Choir (ENGC)
3) Conference 3) Conference & Planning
4) Varsity Chorale 4) Mariachi (Main Campus)
5) Encore/Show Choir 5) Encore /Show Choir /Voice Lessons
C Lunch - 12:00 to 12:35 C Lunch - 12:00-12:35
6) Planning Period 6) Guitar 1 Class (ENGC)
7) Choir Tech Class 7) Guitar 1 Class (ENGC)
FACULTY
Jason Plata, Director of Choirs
Mr. Plata has been teaching the choir at Elsik since 2008, and has been teaching the art of music for about 14 years. He has worked as a music pastor, a community theatre music director, accompanist, and singer for most of his life. He received his Bachelor's Degree in Music from Southwestern Assemblies of God University in Waxahachie, Texas in 2000, and his Master's Degree in Choral Conducting from the University of Texas at San Antonio in 2005.
Antonio Roca, Assistant Director of Choirs and Voice Instructor
This is Mr. Roca's third year at Elsik High School, and he teaches Mariachi, Guitar, and Choir. He is from Guadalajara, Mexico, and studied at Autonoma University, earning his Bachelor's degree in International Marketing. In 2001, he went to Rice University on a full scholarship for a Master's in Vocal Performance. He has sang in many full productions of opera, musical theater, and recitals. He has taught choir and voice at many public and private schools throughout the Houston area. |