February 14, 2026
Important Dates
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Monday, February 23 is the third rehearsal of the season, making it the deadline for paying dues and submitting the Member Information Form.
You can pay your dues using the QR code in the Treasurer’s article below, or contact our Treasurer (e-mail treasurer@houstonshowchoir.org) about setting up a payment plan.
Click here to view the finalized set list for our Spring 2026 show, and click here to listen to a YouTube playlist featuring music from our upcoming season.
Member To-Dos
If you are interested in participating in the Poppin’ Popcorn Individual Fundraiser, sign up here.
Pay your dues using the QR code in the Treasurer’s article below, or contact our Treasurer (e-mail treasurer@houstonshowchoir.org) about setting up a payment plan.
Fill out the Member Information Form. ALL members must submit this form by Monday, February 23. There are some time-sensitive fields in this form (especially emergency contacts).
Member Resources
Sheet music has been added to the Song Matrix.
Voice parts have been arranged for Barso Re, Always on My Mind, and Dreaming of You. You can find those in the tables below and on the PPDs page of the Member Website (where PPDs also will be added this week).
Member Birthdays
Rehearsal Plan
HSC
HSC “Here Comes the Sun”
HSC “Texas Hold ‘Em”
HSC Treble “Dreaming of You”
HSC Baritone “Always on My Mind”
HSC “Why We Sing”
HTS
HTS a1 “Rainbow”
HTS a2 “Run”
TIP
TIP a1 “Kiss Me”
TIP a2 “Survivor”
Marketing Committee Interest
Want to help showcase Houston Show Choir? We’re looking for people to join our Marketing Committee! Committee members might:
Appear in fun videos, trends, or dances
Help capture photos and videos during rehearsals, performances, socials and gigs
Assist with other marketing tasks as needed
No prior experience is required- just enthusiasm and a willingness to help. Sign up here if you're interested!
- Abi, Director of Marketing
I Due, I Due, I Due (from ABBA)
Y’all have been a flurry of activity in paying your dues, thank you so much! I’ve re-sent the invoices to the 16 people I show as still outstanding. If you got an invoice, it just means that I still show you as outstanding, and you have until next Monday to pay your dues unless you are participating in the Poppin’ Popcorn Fundraiser.
If you didn’t get an invoice on Valentine’s Day but you still owe for your dues, I’m going to have to blame my own user error (remember, y’all have been that flurry of activity I talked about), and please just let me know.
It is such a joy working with you. You make my job easy, thank you!
- David, HSC Treasurer
Dream BIG with the Executive Directors!
Happy Valentine’s Day, Choirmates!
This is a day to celebrate love in all its forms, and as lovers of music and performance, our Houston Show Choir family certainly has a lot to celebrate! So as you go through your own way of celebrating love today, be sure to remember all that we share just by living our vision, mission, and core values. How appropriate that the title of our spring show is From Texas, With Love!
Speaking of that, we have exciting news: Tickets for our June 13 performance at the Hobby Center are now on PRE-SALE for MEMBERS ONLY—and for one week only!
Just go to our Hobby Center ticketing page, and use the code HSCMEMBER.
Next Saturday, we will begin opening sales to larger audiences—so be sure to use this week to take advantage of the first opportunity to choose the best possible seats for your family, friends, and fans!
In other exciting news, we had a very successful first rehearsal last week, with the vast majority of members in attendance and handling all the initial details of full membership.
That said, we still have a few who need to be added to our official full-cast Facebook page, which you can find here.
We share the bulk of our interim announcements and real-time information on this Facebook page (between weekly newsletter publication), so it’s important to join in order to avoid missing anything. The easiest way to be added to the page is to send a friend request to Van English, and he will invite you to join. You can also make the same request through your section leader.
During this weekend of love, let’s also prepare for another productive and fun rehearsal on Monday night! Please remember a few things in that regard:
Immediately after you enter the building, check in by scanning the QR code just inside the door. This will record your attendance, including whether you are on time or tardy.
Next, pick up your nametag from the check-in table.
Next, pick up your music packet from Sarah or Alicia if you have not paid your dues, and return it to them at the end of rehearsal. If you have paid your dues, then…
Be seated with your section according to the seating chart posted in near the stage.
Be ready to start rehearsing at 6:30pm sharp!
In other news, registration for our June trip to Universal Studios in Orlando is still open, so if you haven’t signed up already, please see the details in the article below, and come join us!
That’s all for now, Valentines, so we look forward to seeing you Monday night!
Sharing the joy,
Mark & Van
Extra, Extra from the Executive Directors
Excitement continues to mount for the perks of the Spring ‘26 season:
A workshop with two Broadway musical-theater professionals on June 1. These are two of the same fabulous mentors we met with last summer in New York City!
The opportunity to perform in our June 13 end-of-season show at the Hobby Center—the jewel of Houston’s Theater District!
Our post-show trip to Universal Studios in Orlando! If you haven’t signed up yet, there’s still time. Please see all the information below.
Join the Houston Show Choir Trip to Universal Studios Orlando
The trip has now been adjusted to require a lower number of attendees, and we reduced the trip by one day. The revised dates are Wednesday June 17, 2026 to Saturday June 20, 2026.
Included in the trip:
4-Day / 3-Park Universal Studios Hopper Ticket (Universal Studios / Epic Universe / Islands of Adventure)
Round-Trip Flights
Universal Studios ON PROPERTY Hotel
Airport Private Bus Transfers
4 Universal Studios Meal Vouchers
Changes from the Original Trip that affected the new price:
Reduced by one day
No performance
Reduced the minimum required number of travelers from 30 to 16
NEW TRIP COSTS ($100 cheaper than the original cost):
QUAD Occupancy = $2,285
TRIPLE Occupancy = $2,345
DOUBLE Occupancy = $2,465
SINGLE Occupancy = $2,825
To Sign Up:
Online Registration
Visit our website at: https://www.etadventures.com/
Click the green text in the top section of the screen that says: "Customer Login"
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.
If you have any questions please email exec@houstonshowchoir.org.
Enjoy Photos and Video from Home for the Holidays
Photos
Home for the Holidays photographer photos are available here
Video
It’s not too late to get your own keepsake copy of the professional recording of Home for the Holidays! HSC paid professional videographers and editors to capture, curate, and composite the very best footage from both performances! Our ability to continue providing professional recordings is thanks to your generous support. If you would like your own copy of Home for the Holidays as a keepsake and to share with your fans, simply make a donation in the amount of $25.00 at www.houstonshowchoir.org/donations or using the Zelle QR code above, and we will email you a link to the recording.
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.