Houston – Houston’s premiere auditioned Chorus for girls & boys is currently holding auditions for new members. Students entering grades 2 through 8 are encouraged to sign up for a chance to join this unique group of talented youth. There is no audition for children in grades 2 and 3 for participation in the Preparatory Choir. The Concert Choir involves boys & girls in grades 4 though 8 and requires an audition. Interested families should visit the Chorus’ website: www.houstonchildren.org for audition information.
The Houston Children’s Chorus exists to musically enrich the lives of the children, families and community it serves. Its mission is to teach children to achieve multi-cultural understanding through choral singing and performance. An equally important goal is the nurturing and growth of discipline, responsibility, teamwork, self-confidence, self-control and character building – all qualities that help children to succeed in life.
Houston’s delightful, small ambassadors to the world, the Chorus celebrated its 30th anniversary this past season. More than 6,000 children have participated in Chorus activities since its founding in 1989. This incredible group represents every ethnic and socio-economic group in the greater Houston area and performs more than 40 concerts per year. The Chorus is regularly featured in civic and cultural ceremonies for the City of Houston and the State of Texas and has performed for the President of the United States on 32 occasions. They have presented concerts all over the world. Praised for its versatility, the Chorus performs many genres of music, from Bach to Motown. The contagious energy and charm exuded by the children has endeared them to audiences all over the Texas, the United States and the world. The 2019 Spring Concert involved over 300 singers, including our Music in the Schools participants. The Concert Choir will perform at New York’s Carnegie Hall in July 2020.
Some notable memories include: recording the Blue Bell Ice Cream commercial, performing with Josh Groban in the opening ceremonies of the 2004 Super Bowl, performing with Celine Dion at the Compaq Center, performing for the World Economic Summit and performing with Maureen McGovern and Tommy Tune for the Gala Opening of the Hobby Center. This past season the Chorus was featured on national television Christmas caroling with Houston Astros World Series MVP, George Springer.
Stephen Roddy is the Founder & Director of the Chorus. For more information, please visit www.houstonchildren.org
HOUSTON CHILDREN’S CHORUS
P. O. BOX 66567 HOUSTON, TEXAS 77266-6567
www.houstonchildren.org