November 15, 2025
Important Dates
Note: This section does NOT include rehearsal details; those are located in the Rehearsal Details section below.
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Today we are performing at Belmont Village Senior Living (2929 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX, 77025). Here is a reminder of the schedule:
Call Time: 3:00 PM
Performance: 4:00 PM
Wrap-Up: Around 5:00 PM
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The holiday cabaret is our biggest annual fundraiser and we need all the help we can get to make it a success! The silent auction adds a fun element to the event and helps us raise more money, too. Please answer this short survey to let us know how you'd like to contribute! We appreciate you!!!
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The cabaret dress rehearsal will occur at RMCC next Friday, November 21 at 6:30pm.
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Our upcoming cabaret “Miscast - Broadway Recast” is around the corner! The social hour begins at 6:00pm, and the performances begin at 7:00pm—all located at Ovations (2536 Times Blvd, Houston, Texas 77005).
If you are performing at this event, please note that a rehearsal will be held at the performance venue at 4:00pm.
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Playbill ads are on sale now! Please reach out to anyone you know with a business (or it can be a spirit ad).
full page- $250
half page- $125
quarter page- $62.5
digital add-on -$50
Payment accepted via credit card, check or Zelle. For more information, reach out to Sunita at development@houstonshowchoir.org or 832-462-0782
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This performance at CityCentre Holiday on the Plaza is one of our biggest gigs of the season. It is a high-visibility performance where we help kick off the holiday spirit for the whole community, and we would love to have all groups represented: HSC, TIP, and HTS.
Please fill out the gig form to indicate whether or not you will be attending. If you’re not sure whether you submitted the form for this gig, you can always re-submit. Thank you to those who have already signed up!
The performance will take place on Saturday, November 29 at CityCentre Houston (800 Town and Country Blvd. Houston, TX 77024).
New Resources (added to Song Matrix and YouTube Playlists)
“Underneath the Tree” Mirrored Choreo Videos: PPDs for Soprano 1, Soprano 2, and Alto
“Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” Mirrored Choreo Videos: PPDs for Soprano 1, Soprano 2, and Alto
Member To-Dos
Every member, please use this link to submit your name and headshot as you would like it to appear in our end-of-season show Playbill. Please feel free to reach out to Leah by e-mail at communication@houstonshowchoir.org or by phone at 281-787-5400 if you have any questions. The deadline for submitting is next Saturday, November 22.
Please fill out the gig form for the City Centre performance on Saturday, November 29. This is one of our biggest gigs of the season, and we would love to have all groups represented: HSC, TIP, and HTS. Even if you can’t attend, please complete the form, so we can plan accordingly.
If you or someone you know would like to purchase an ad in our end-of-season show Playbill, please reach out to Sunita by e-mail at development@houstonshowchoir.org or by phone at 832-462-0782
Member Birthdays
Rehearsal Details
Monday, November 17
6:30–6:50: HSC - “Home”
6:50–7:10: HSC - “We Are Family”
7:10–7:30: HSC a1 - “Born This Way”
7:30–7:50: HSC - “One More Sleep”
8:00–8:25: TIP a1 - “Crowded Table” (Worship Arts); HTS a2 “The Christmas Song” (Sanctuary)
8:25–8:50: TIP a1 - “Christmas (Baby Please Come Home)” (Worship Arts); HTS a1 “Back Home” (Sanctuary)
8:50–9:10: TIP a2 - “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” (Sanctuary); HTS a1 “At Christmas” (Worship Arts)
9:10–9:30: TIP a2 - “Underneath the Tree” (Sanctuary); HTS a2 “Sweet” (Worship Arts)
Artistic Director’s Digest
Hello Choir Fam,
I loved watching HTS and TIP perform at our last rehearsal — what a treat! We have an amazing show ahead, and on top of that, several other exciting events coming up. There’s a lot happening, so here’s a clean breakdown:
Cabaret — November 22
It’s going to be a fun one! Make sure to grab your tickets if you haven’t yet, and if you can’t attend, please share the event with friends.
City Centre — November 29
This is one of our biggest gigs of the season. It is a high-visibility performance where we help kick off the holiday spirit for the whole community. I would love to have all groups represented: HSC, TIP, and HTS. Thank you to those who have already signed up! If you’re not sure whether you submitted the form, go ahead and fill it out again and I can sort it out on my end.
Even if you can’t attend, please complete the form so I can accurately gauge our numbers. It truly takes just 2 minutes.
Costume Parade — November 24
We will rehearse in costume. This will be a three-hour rehearsal and our first full run of all group numbers.
Formal Costume Guidelines
Formal costumes elevate the performance and reflect the professionalism of our ensemble. Attire should be polished, elegant, and appropriate for all audiences.
The primary color for formal attire is black, and every outfit must include a visible black element. The secondary color palette provides approved accent colors to ensure a cohesive, coordinated appearance.
Required Attire:
Dresses – Must be knee-length or longer, with modest necklines and secure straps or sleeves. Tights or leggings do not make shorter garments acceptable. Dresses must include an element of the secondary color palette (e.g., sash, trim, or pattern).
Skirts & Blouses – Skirts must be no shorter than 2 inches above the knee. Blouses should provide appropriate coverage and fit well. At least one piece must feature the secondary color palette.
Slacks & Dress Shirts – Slacks may be black or in a secondary color. A button-up shirt or blouse is required. If wearing black slacks, the shirt, tie, or another accessory must incorporate the secondary color palette.
Ties & Vests – Ties must include an element of the secondary color palette unless the shirt is already a secondary color (in which case the tie must be black). Vests may be black or a secondary color.
Dress Shoes – Black, closed-toe formal shoes are required. Heels should be a manageable height for movement.
We will rehearse in our costumes on November 24th to ensure everything is performance-ready.
Below is the link to our costume presentation.
Thank you for the music.
Jennifer
Dream BIG with the Executive Directors!
Hello, hello, hello!
As the climate cools, HSC heats up as all the festivities of the fall season are upon us. This afternoon, many of us will entertain the residents and staff of Belmont Village—one of our favorite gigs. It’s always so heartwarming to see members of the audience start to sing along with us, tap their feet and sway in their chairs to the rhythm of our dancing, and express their utter joy for an afternoon of entertainment that we provide just for them.
And this time next week, another group of us will be busily preparing for our first ticketed event of the season: cabaret! We’re excited to be at a new venue this year. Ovations is a classic nightclub, intimately sized, cozy and clubby, perfect for this type of performance. Paired with a silent auction of upscale merchandise and experiences donated to us, thanks to Sunny and Sunita, this event is bound to be enjoyable and profitable.
In between, of course we have our all-important Monday night rehearsal as well as another optional—yet highly encouraged and very beneficial—extra choreo rehearsal on Wednesday, led by our fabulous Sasha!
Through it all, remember to keep our ticket sales top of mind. You’re all stars, so let the world know it! There’s no feeling like seeing your fans out in the audience watching you perform, hearing the cheers and applause, and taking in all those accolades at the end. It’s so thrilling, and so fulfilling!
And now, please add these reminders or action items to your calendar as appropriate, along with other important dates mentioned elsewhere in this newsletter:
November 22: Holiday Cabaret at Ovations! (Optional participation.)
December 8, 10, and 12: MANDATORY Tech Week Rehearsals
December 13: SHOW DAY! Two performances, 2:00 PM and 7:00 PM @ Resurrection!
Our June 2026 trip to Universal Studios in Orlando, Florida is in full swing. We are still accepting registrations, no upfront payment required. Remember that we need 40 singers on stage at Universal in order to perform on the mainstage, so please sign up! Here is the link to register:
Visit our website at: https://www.etadventures.com/
Click the green text in the top section of the screen that says: "Customer Login"
Next you will be prompted to enter your trip code which is: houston26
On the next screen you should choose the option to "Access Account" and then you will be prompted to create an account using your email address or your personal Google account.
If you have previously created an account with ETA, you may sign into your existing account to make a reservation and you will not need to create a new account.
Once you are into your account, select Add a New Trip, and then enter houston26.
You should see your trip details at that point, and then select Make a New Reservation and complete ALL fields.
We are still accepting registrations! You can pay your deposit later; however, if you know you are planning to go on this trip, please register as soon as possible. Remember: We need 40 singers in order to perform on stage at Universal!
That’s all for now, so enjoy the rest of your weekend and we will see you Monday night at 6:30!
Sharing the joy,
Mark & Van
Tech Tips and Tricks
Need help finding things on the HSC member site? Text or email Leah Perez with requests for tutorials to be featured in a future newsletter and added to this YouTube playlist.
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NO Talking
Keep the personal/ non rehearsal related talking to a minimum
NO Texting
Please no Texting or Answering your Phone during rehearsals.
Step out if there is a need to use your phone.
Timeliness
Be on time to rehearsals and coming back from rehearsal breaks
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No Drugs
No Alcohol
No Gossip/ Bullying
***All of these 3 simple rules helps to maintain a JOYFUL ENVIRONMENT
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You must attend 70% of rehearsals before you risk being asked to step down from the show.
This equates to 6 total absences during this season.
If you already know of any pre-planned absences after reviewing the calendar, please notify your Section Leader ASAP so that they can take note of the future absence.
When you are going to be absent, you need to notify your Section Leader and Artistic Director.
Also note that you are marked Tardy if you join rehearsal after 6:45PM, regardless of the reason.
After your 3rd Absence you may be asked to test your knowledge of the music and/or choreography.