Meet Our Directors

Ms. Alexis Galindo

High School Director

Ms. Alexis Galindo is a proud native of Grand Prairie, Texas, currently serving as the High School Choral Director at

The Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy (GPFAA). Now in her fifth year with GPISD and fourth at GPFAA, she previously led The Middle School Choral Program from 2022–2025 and now directs the High School Mixed Varsity, Treble Varsity, Treble JV, and Tenor-Bass Choirs, while continuing to support the middle school ensembles.

Ms. Galindo holds a Bachelor of Music in Choral Music Education from the University of Texas at Arlington, where she studied under Jing Lin-Tam, Dr. Jennifer Ciobanu, Dr. Anne Healy, and Dr. David Grogan. Her performance credits include the role of Zita in Gianni Schicchi with both UTA Opera and Atchley Opera (Fort Worth), Larina in Eugene Onegin with the Dallas Symphony Orchestra, and her international debut in Morelia, Mexico, as 3rd Lady/3rd Spirit in Mozart’s Die Zauberflöte.

An active performer, Ms. Galindo sings with the Fort Worth Chorale and Awaken Ensemble, and has appeared at Carnegie Hall and The Beacon Theatre as a vocalist and music director with the award-winning a cappella group RISE.

As an educator, her students have earned placements in the Middle School All-Region Choir (2023–2025), and she has served as music director for numerous productions, including Matilda Jr., Into the Woods Jr., Anastasia Jr., and Tuck Everlasting. From 2022–2024, she assisted GPFAA’s high school ensembles as they performed at the TMEA, ACDA, and SWACDA conferences.

Ms. Galindo is passionate about empowering young musicians through excellence in choral artistry and is excited to continue leading students to success in the 2025–2026 school year

Mr. Joshua Jordan

Middle School Director

Mr. Joshua Jordan grew up in Louisiana and spent most of his school years in Pleasant Grove, Dallas, Texas. Now in his fourth year of teaching, he serves as the Director of the Middle School Vocal Ensembles at the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy, where he leads the JV Treble, Varsity TB, Varsity

Treble, Varsity Mixed, and Show Choir ensembles.

Mr. Jordan holds a Bachelor of Arts in Music with an emphasis in Choral Music Education as well as a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish. His postgraduate studies include advanced work in Music Education and Kodály methodology.​

As a performer, Mr. Jordan sings with the Credo Choir of Dallas, performing highlights such as the 2025 ACDA National Convention and a tour of Argentina in 2023. He is also a proud member of the Fort Worth Chorale, which will take the stage at the 2026 SWACDA Convention.

In the classroom, Mr. Jordan is passionate about helping students find their voices. His students consistently earn spots in regional and national choirs, and he brings the same spirit of excellence to every rehearsal. Outside of school, he also enjoys a different kind of stage as a member of the Karaoke World Championships Association and placed 2nd at the 2025 competition in Las Vegas!

Mr. Jordan’s guiding belief is simple but powerful: “In choir, every voice matters.”

Mr. Chris Schoppe

Piano Teacher

Chris Schoppe has a life-long love for music in all its forms. He holds two degrees from Stephen F. Austin State University, Master of Arts with an emphasis in music theory and a Bachelor’s in Piano Performance. While at SFA, Chris ventured into areas of composition, performance, and music theory. During his time at SFA, he performed with all major performing groups in the School of Music as well musical productions for the College of Fine Arts. He also regularly performed for numerous solo/chamber recitals throughout his university experience. During his graduate assistantship, Chris had the honor of teaching undergraduate music theory. 

Mr. Schoppe has been a sought-after collaborative pianist since moving to the DFW metroplex in 2013. He performs for various concerts, recitals, juries, and contests in addition to his current position at the Grand Prairie Fine Arts Academy each year. Mr. Schoppe currently teaches music theory alongside his collaborative pianist position for the choral strand at GPFAA.  

Mr. Schoppe has held a church pianist position at Alliance Methodist Church in Fort Worth for the past decade. Chris also enjoys composing and arranging for all mediums. His compositions/arrangements have seen performances at GPFAA and Fort Worth locations. 

Dr. Yeo-Hun Chun

Accompanist

Dr. Chun has been the accompanist for the GPFAA Choir since 2024. A classically trained pianist, she earned her degree in piano performance from the University of North Texas. Over the years, Dr. Chun has accompanied a wide variety of choral performances, ranging from classical masterpieces to contemporary works. She has played for numerous choral concerts, as well as university auditions and state competitions. In addition to her work with the GPFAA Choir, she enjoys teaching piano and collaborating with vocalists and instrumentalists on various musical projects.