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CHORAL MUSIC IN PROSPER ISD
Our six middle schools and four high schools have a great tradition of excellence.
BEST COMMUNITY FOR MUSIC EDUCATION
Once again, Prosper ISD has been named a Best Community for Music Education by the NAMM Foundation.
PROSPER ISD PRIVATE LESSON PROGRAM
Rock Hill High School choir members have the opportunity to enroll in private lessons on campus.
HEATHER SHARP Director
Heather Sharp is excited to enter her 22nd year as a Texas choral music educator. This fall, she will assume the role of Head Director as she begins her 5th year at Rock Hill High School. Ms. Sharp is currently pursuing a master's degree in Choral Conducting through the summers-only program at Texas State University in San Marcos. She holds a bachelor's degree in music education from The University of North Texas and an associate's degree from Volunteer State Community College located near Nashville, Tennessee.
Born in Texas, Ms. Sharp spent many formative years in Uniontown, Maryland and in Nashville, Tennessee before returning to the Lone Star State. She graduated from Midway High School in Waco, Texas where she sang under the direction of Patrick Vaughn. After college, she taught middle school and high school students for eight years in Richardson ISD where she was honored to be named the RISD Secondary Teacher of the Year in 2008.
Ms. Sharp went on to serve as the Head Choir Director at Klein High School in the Houston area from 2013-2021. During those years, she was the music director of four campus musicals, experienced online teaching/learning through the COVID years, and served as the TMEA Region IX Vocal Chair for one term. A teaching position in Kaufman ISD allowed her to move closer to family in the Dallas area and eventually led to the opportunity of joining the collaborative Fine Arts team at Rock Hill High School in 2022.
Ms. Sharp is a member of TCDA, TMEA, and is an active member of TMAA.
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EVAN JUNE Director
Evan June is beginning his 2nd year of teaching and his first year in Prosper ISD as the Assistant Choir Director at Rock Hill High School.
Born in Mesquite, Mr. June has been an avid musician and choral member for most of his life. He graduated from North Mesquite High School where he sang under the direction of Ryan Forkner and completed his undergraduate degree at East Texas A&M University where he sang under the direction of Dr. Randy Hooper. While studying at ETAMU, he served as the Minister of Music at FUMC in Terrell, TX. Mr. June is a member of TMEA.
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NICHOLAS PATYS Voice Teacher
Nicholas Patys, a tenor from Plano, Texas, has recently finished his master’s studies in Voice at Southern Methodist University in Dallas, having earned his undergraduate degree in Vocal Performance from Oklahoma City University in 2022. Nicholas auditioned for and was selected as first chair to the 2018 TMEA LSC Mixed Choir.
Mr. Patys is still deeply involved in choral music, as both a regular staff singer at St. Rita Catholic in Dallas where he was the tenor soloist for Handel’s Messiah in 2024, and Ramirez’ Missa Criolla in 2025, in addition to being a Schola member of the chorus at St. Marks School in Dallas.
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CANDACE TILLMAN Voice Teacher
Candace Tillman, soprano, is a high energy, animated music educator who seeks joy in all things! Her extensive career of more than 25 years as a performer and Private Voice Teacher has produced great success for her students. She is passionate about educating young people about healthy vocal technique through a fundamental understanding of vocal pedagogy, music theory, and the art of musical expression. She emphasizes the satisfaction of the process rather than the product in her studio which has led to many of her students finding their own success including many rising to the Texas All State Choir, middle school All Region Choirs, as well as many receiving the highest ratings at the Texas All State Solo & Ensemble Competition. Mrs. Tillman’s students consistently serve in leadership roles within their school’s choir programs - many of which are recognized as the top choral programs in North Texas. Mrs. Tillman and her husband have 5 smart and talented daughters and live in McKinney with their Great Dane, Kaiser, and two cats, Sonsie and Lodan.
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