AUDITIONS

The Houston Show Choir vision is “to share the joy of music through performance, education, and service to communities within the Greater Houston area and beyond.” The choir performs choral arrangements in a variety of popular styles, including pop, rock, disco, jazz, and show tunes. Choreographed movement and staging are an integral part of performances, along with vibrant costumes and props.

Auditions for the Spring 2026 season are currently closed. The season's main show will be on June 13, 2026 at the Hobby Center, with additional performances in the Greater Houston area throughout the season.

The Houston Show Choir Audition Process

The audition process involves an individual vocal audition as well as an invited group dance audition.

During the sign-up process, candidates will be asked their interest in placement into one of 3 main tracks: for Houston Show Choir (HSC), H-Town Sound (HSC-HTS; mixed voice show choir), or Treble in Paradise (HSC-TIP; treble voice show choir). The HSC-HTS and HSC-TIP tracks offer a further selection of a1 or a2 placement as described below. This structure allows more flexibility for singers to choose the number of songs they would like to perform. All singers must be in HSC, but ensemble placement is optional.

Rehearsal Tracks

HSC (5 songs total: 4 full choir songs + 1 HSC Treble or Baritone song)
HSC-HTS
- HSC-HTS a1 (7 songs total: 5 HSC + 2 add-ons)
- HSC-HTS a2 (9 songs total: 5 HSC + 4 add-ons)
HSC-TIP
- HSC-TIP a1 (7 songs total: 5 HSC + 2 add-ons)
- HSC-TIP a2 (9 songs total: 5 HSC + 4 add-ons)

Results & Member Retreat

All candidates will be notified of their audition result and, if applicable, their track placement(s) and voice part by the day following the last dance audition. All members will be asked to attend a Saturday Member Retreat the weekend before starting rehearsals.

Schedule Your Audition

Candidates meet with the Artistic Director to ascertain vocal range, demonstrate sight-singing, discuss musical background, and sing approximately 30 seconds of your choice of song (unaccompanied, or using an accompaniment track link that you provide when you sign up). Memorizing the song is preferred, but not required.
H-Town Sound (HSC-HTS) or Treble in Paradise (HSC-TIP) - For singers who are interested in a small ensemble track (HSC-HTS or HSC-TIP), you will prepare and sing your preferred voice part in a song selected by using materials provided by the Artistic Director. Your preferred voice part will be muted for the audition, but the other voice parts will be audible. Audition materials (including sheet music, practice tracks for voice parts, and audition tracks without preferred voice parts) will be e-mailed the week before auditions.
Candidates who are selected to move on to the dance audition meet as a group to do choreographed movement at different levels of complexity. The first hour of the session covers basic level of choreographed movement that HSC uses, and the second, optional hour, will cover more advanced levels of choreography and will be required attendance for candidates who wish to be considered for ensemble tracks (HSC-HTS or HSC-TIP).
After the final dance audition session, the Artistic Team will determine the audition results. Candidates selected to proceed will be notified of their rehearsal placement and/or ensemble invitation and invited to a Member Retreat.
Rehearsals for the season start on the Monday following the Member Retreat.

Membership Details

Membership fees are $75 per season. Members must attend at least 70% of rehearsals and keep up with communication from the choir. Rehearsal materials are provided to help members practice, and support is available from various team members if needed. For audition inquiries, contact exec@houstonshowchoir.org.

The membership fee per season is $75.
- Payments will be due near the beginning of the season. Specific dates will be announced at New Member Orientation.
- Delays in membership payments are permitted if singers have made a payment plan arrangement with our Treasurer, or signed up to participate in the optional fundraising program to sell popcorn, where the profits are used to offset personal membership and costume fees.
- If you are in need of information regarding the HSC Scholarship Fund, please contact exec@houstonshowchoir.org
Attend Rehearsals
- Members are required to attend, minimum, 70% of rehearsals. This equates to 7 total absences during the season.
- Singers who miss 2 rehearsals or who seem to be falling behind will be contacted by HSC leadership to provide support. After that point, members may be asked to display their vocal or dance progress with the Artistic Team.
- If you are struggling with attending rehearsals and need assistance, please contact exec@houstonshowchoir.org.
Read the Communication
- Once a week there will be an HSC Newsletter emailed out as well as posted on the HSC Facebook page with important information for members to read about choir business, marketing, fundraising, etc.
Practice
- To help singers master the repertoire, choreography videos and part-predominant audio files are produced by the artistic team and made accessible to all members.
- If, during the season, you have questions or concerns, you are welcome to talk to your mentor, Interim Artistic Director, Co-Executive Directors, or any board member.
- Audition questions:
  - Email: exec@houstonshowchoir.org
  - You may also reach out to one of our co-Executive Directors by phone:
    Van English (972.795.4257)
    Mark Calima (832.526.3333)