McWilliams Music

03/27/2026

McWilliams Music hosted the NORTH TEXAS MUSICAL FESTIVAL on Saturday, March 14. Singers and pianists of all ages and abilities performed for a judge and received valuable feedback and GREAT encouragement. Pardon the outdated form, but here is a great example of the truly great day we had. This event has always had truly great judges, and this year was no different. And as always, much thanks to Dina for her tireless management of the schedule.

02/06/2026

Singers! Are you interested in singing "The National Anthem" at Lone Star Park? Here is the link with all of the details:

Auditions will be held outdoors (weather permitting) in the Winner’s Circle. Enter through Parking Gate 5 off Lone Star Parkway and park in the Preferred Parking Lot. Enter through the East Entrance of the Grandstand.

11/09/2025

One of our singers sang "You Say" (Daigle) at a church in Farmers Branch. It was wonderful! How are you using your gifts and talents for the Lord and His kingdom?

10/27/2025

Just made the BEST analogy for ABA form:
Oreo®️.
You’re welcome.

08/26/2025

Your introduction to classical music:

Uploading this for my mom.

08/24/2025

Things I have never said before:
To precocious 6yo -
“at no time should a pencil be in your arm pit!”

It’s to laugh.

06/22/2025

This guy. He started with me in 3rd grade as a goofy little dude whose brain was made for more than a still, quiet learner. After his family’s move to Florida we stopped lessons for a bit. And then we started again with some piano but more singing. And Bible discussions and philosophy, and everything under the Sun. And now??? Graduating as Salutatorian and traveling to Rome in August to study Art. I could not be more proud of the young man he has become. Godspeed, Jackson.

03/01/2025

Who’s grateful? We are!
Congratulations to the following on Superior ratings at TPSMEA Solo & Ensemble contest:
Eleanor Breed, singing “Ave Verum” (Mozart)
Emma Darley, singing “Che fiero costume” (Legrenzi)
Aaron Duncan, playing “Nachtstücke Op. 23, No. 4 (Schumann)
Eva Duncan, playing “Nocturne Op. 9, No. 2 (Chopin)
Audrey Lewis, singing “Per la gloria” (Buononcini)

ALL of these talented, hard-working students advance to State!!

02/05/2025

Helpful Tips from TPSMEA*

*Texas Private School Music Educators Association

11/27/2024

Borrowed from the NTPA website, edited. ~dm

Let’s be honest: your voice is your superpower. Whether you’re in a choir, recording covers for TikTok, or prepping for your next performance, your vocal cords do a lot of heavy lifting. But like any instrument, your voice needs care to perform at its best. If you want to keep hitting those high...

10/04/2024

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