Dallas Metroplex Musicians’ Association is celebrating 40 years!
On behalf of the Dallas Metroplex Musicians’ Association, we are elated to announce the upcoming William S. Mitchell Sacred Choral Music Workshop, to convene Monday through Friday, June 22 - June 26, 2026, 7:00 P. M. until 9:00 P. M. The Concert will be held Saturday, June 27, 2026, at 4:30 P. M. First Christian Methodist Church will host this endeavor. The church is located at 7575 South Hampton Road, Dallas, Texas 75232, Reverend Joel McCalister, Senior Pastor.
We excitedly announce the 2026 Clinician as the widely acclaimed Dr. Patrick Bradley, DMMA’s “Musician of the Year - 2026.” Some of Dr. Bradley’s many accreditations include Minister of Music & Creative Arts at Westside Baptist Church, Director of Music at Paul Quinn College, Music Director of Texas Mass Choir, Minister of Music for the Dallas Chapter of Gospel Music Workshop of America (GMWA), Faculty member at GMWA, Debut at Carnegie Hall as Choir Conductor, composer, and arranger.
Pre-registration is $35.00 per person now through June 5th. Beginning June 6th, $40.00 per person will be applicable for all registrations. Pre-registration assists us greatly in planning, and ensuring the readiness of your music binder upon arrival. Zeffy is the preferred method this year for registration, which includes payment methods of both bank and credit cards. Please follow instructions indicated.
This endeavor and other events sponsored by DMMA enable us to award scholarships to worthy students who are pursuing excellence in music. Seven scholarships of $1,500 each were awarded during the 2025—2026 academic year.
We look forward to seeing you at the Workshop and Concert! The Concert is free and open to the public. Please feel free to invite your family and friends.
Sincerely,
Sharon Wilson, Chair
Dr. Barron E. Coleman, President
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The Junior Division of the Dallas Metroplex Musicians’ Association was organized in 2016 in Dallas, Texas. By doing this, DMMA is now aligned with the structure and charter of the National Association of Negro Musicians. We are fortunate to be able to develop, showcase and sponsor these talented youth. These students are provided the opportunity to learn directly from seasoned professionals while providing them the opportunity to perform in venues and travel to locations not always available to them. Students are required to maintain grades of 80 or above, exhibit good behavior, and citizenship. Membership in the program includes participation in activities such as performing for community events, churches, and conventions as well as competing in music festivals. The Junior Division participated and performed at the 2017 NANM national convention in New Orleans, Louisiana and will participate and perform at the National Association of Negro Musicians' National Convention in Las Vegas, Nevada from July 22-26, 2018.
