Since 1932, we have sung at public and private events all over the Greater Houston area
1932
Houston Community Chorus
Founded by the City of Houston Parks Department.
1988
Greater Houston Chorus
Converted to independent non-profit organization.
1980s & early 1990s
Transition to show choir under Diane Benson (Music Director 1986-2016).
Performance for Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II in 1991.
Later 1990s
Houston Choral Showcase
Our dba name changed in 1997, while our legal charitable-organization name remains Greater Houston Chorus.
2000s
Houston Choral Showcase continues transition to show choir.
A few more examples of costumes in the 2000s & 2010s
2016
Change of Artistic Director to Jen Young.
Performance with Barry Manilow.
On stage with Barry Manilow in 2016
2017
Houston Show Choir
Once again, our dba name changed, while our legal charitable-organization name still remains Greater Houston Chorus.
Our original mixed choir was renamed as Vocal Impact and
Heart & Soul, our soprano-alto choir, was created.
2018
Became Artist in Residence at Garden Oaks Montessori Magnet School.
Second performance with Barry Manilow!
Backstage waiting for Barry Manilow, 2018
2019
Vox Evolution choir (mixed voices) was created.
Launch of annual “Music in Motion” summer camp for children.
“Music in Motion” summer program, 2019
2020 (the year of COVID)
We created a series of Virtual Choir projects
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2021 (finally back in person!)
2023
We performed in the Hobby Center’s Zilkha Hall for the first time and then shared the joy of music at Disneyland CA!