April 25, 2026
Important Dates
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Join HSC for Musical Bingo Night—a spin on the classic game where the numbers are replaced with your favorite songs. Instead of calling numbers, we’ll play snippets of classics, hits, and throwbacks. Match the tunes on your card, shout BINGO!, and win fun prizes!🎵
🎶 Musical Bingo at HiFi at the Finn 🎶
Sat, April 25 | 7–9 PM | FREE | 21+
Sing along, win prizes, enjoy cocktails & small plates 🍸🍴
📍 Mezzanine level, Finn Food Hall
712 Main St, Downtown Houston
🅿️ 803 Fannin Garage — 2‑hr validation w/ $10 purchase
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As detailed in the article from David below, we are seeking volunteers to help us move our storage unit contents from Morningstar Storage, 4495 Katy Fwy, to the church next Saturday, May 2nd. If you are willing to help out (please, please), contact David via email (treasurer@houstonshowchoir.org) or a text (214-636-2326) with your name and when you will be able to help out (some people might not be able to support the entire time).
We’ll get head start at the storage unit at 0800 and load the truck at 0900. We could also use another dolly/hand truck to make things go faster with the music file cabinets.
If you have any questions or need more info, please let David know. And thank you for any support you can provide, which definitely will help share the joy of music!
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Playbill ads are on sale now! Please reach out to anyone you know who may be interested. A flyer with additional details can be found in the “Spring 2026 Playbill Advertisements” section below.
full page- $250
half page- $125
quarter page- $62.5
digital add-on -$50
The commitment deadline is Thursday, May 7, 2026, and the ad creative deadline is Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Payment accepted via credit card, check or Zelle. For more information, reach out to Sunita at development@houstonshowchoir.orgor 832-462-0782
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Please submit your name and headshot for the Playbill using this form by Saturday, May 09.
A "headshot" here simply refers to a photo of your face that we can pair with your name in the Playbill's cast section; it does not need to be a professional photo.
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The first step in the HSC Board election process will be to nominate people you feel could serve in any of the positions described in the document linked below. This could be you, and you can nominate yourself! Please take a moment and read through the descriptions of each position that is open for this year’s election, and brainstorm who could fit into each role.
Nominations will be open from April 25th to May 11th.
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HSC Board candidate speeches and member voting will take place during rehearsal on Monday, May 18
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Join us on Tuesday, May 26 at Tumble22 with your friends, family and coworkers to dine and support HSC!
Dine anytime between 4:30-8:30pm. Proceeds from every meal will go towards our organization. HSC usually dines as a group at 6:30 pm. :)
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The rehearsal on Monday, June 01 will be mandatory, as we are holding a workshop that night to prepare for the show.
Member To-Dos
If you have not already done so, please fill out this form ASAP indicating your availability before or after rehearsal to help with riser setup and dismantling. This is a very big job, and we are going to need as many members as possible to participate. There is something to do for all levels of strength and skill. The more help we have, the faster it will go.
If you know anyone who may be interested in purchasing a Playbill ad, please see the “Spring 2026 Playbill Advertisements” section below for a flyer with additional details. The commitment deadline is Thursday, May 07, and the ad creative deadline is Thursday, May 14.
All HSC members, please submit your name and headshot using this form for the Playbill by Saturday, May 09. The form includes an option for members who participated in the 2025 Fall season to use the same headshot from last season.
If you would like to nominate someone to the Houston Show Choir board, please fill out this form by Monday, May 11.
Updated Member Resources
Choreo videos for Dreaming of You and Waka Waka have been added/updated on the Song Matrix and Choreo Playlists.
Click here to listen to a YouTube playlist featuring music from our upcoming show.
Member Birthdays
None this week!
Rehearsal Plan
Monday, April 27 (Full Choir)
6:30-6:55pm HSC “Deep in the Heart of Texas” (Sectionals)
6:55-7:25pm HSC “Here Comes the Sun”
7:25-8:05pm HSC “Texas Hold ‘Em”
8:05-8:30pm HSC “Barso Re”
8:30-9:00pm HSC “Na Na Na”
9:00-9:30pm HSC baritones “Always On My Mind”; HSC treble “Dreaming of You”
Wednesday, April 29 (HTS & TIP only)
TIP
6:30-7:00pm TIP a1 “Kiss Me”
7:00-7:30pm TIP a1 “Man! I Feel Like a Woman”
7:30-8:00pm TIP a1 Show & Tell (Vocals only) with HTS a1!
8:00-8:30pm TIP a2 “People Like Us”
8:30-9:00pm TIP a2 “Survivor”
HTS
6:30-7:00pm HTS a1 “Rainbow”
7:00-7:30pm HTS a1 “Lovely Day”
7:30-8:00pm HTS a1 Show & Tell (Vocals only) with TIP a1!
8:00-8:30pm HTS a2 “Run”
8:30-9:00pm HTS a2 “Waka Waka”
Movin’ Out (Billy Joel)
Okay, I know I said that the moveout of our storage unit was going to be today, but I hope you saw my FB post to say that today wasn't going to work because the church had events all day long, and we weren't going to be able to move in as such. The great news is that Mark with Morningstar Storage is allowing us to move next Saturday (May 2nd) without charging us extra (I hope I understood that correctly, but if I'm wrong, I'm going to be picketing the storage unit on a daily basis!!).
So, the move will actually occur next Saturday with same details, i.e., bring a dolly if you have one, come at 0800 if you want to get an early start, we'll load the truck up after 0900 once we have access to the truck, and then we'll head over to RMCC to offload the truck into our new storage area. NOTE: Our new storage space is on the opposite side of the loading dock, so steel your girders. That said, you'll get your steps in, and that will be your workout for the day, you'll thank me for it! And for all you wonderful folks who told me that you had commitments today (4/25), the great news is that now you can help out next Saturday, LOL!
If you can help out, please email me (Treasurer@houstonshowchoir.org) or text me (214.636.2326) so that I know how many folks will be able to provide support. If it's just me, it's going to take me all day, and I won't see you Monday because I will be in bed recuperating, so don't let that happen!
Y'all are the best, thanks for any support you can provide!
David
Board Elections
Hello HSC!
As noted in last week’s newsletter, Board elections will occur during rehearsal on Monday, May 18th, and nominations will be open from Saturday, April 25th through Monday, May 11th.
You can nominate as many people as you deem fit for a position, and you can nominate yourself!
Please use this form to submit nominations.
Below is a general timeline of the important election dates:
April 25 - Nomination form opens
May 11 - Nomination period closes
May 18 - Election Speeches and Voting during rehearsal
May 23 - Announcement of new board in newsletter
May 27 - Live announcement of new board
June 11 - New Board Member “Sit-In” Meeting (Will probably be moved due to show week)
July 09 - Tentative 1st Board Meeting for newly elected board members
After the nomination period closes, Genevieve or Chasity will reach out to each nominee to let them know of their nomination and see if they wish to move forward with the process. All candidates will also need to speak with the person currently holding the open position to ensure that there is a complete understanding of the skills required, time commitment involved, and general responsibilities of holding a Board position. This will be a great time to ask any clarifying questions to determine if you wish to be placed on the ballot.
For any questions, please contact Genevieve via email at President@HoustonShowChoir.org.
Thank you!
Your 2026 Election Committee
Spring 2026 Playbill Advertisements
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
The commitment deadline is Thursday, May 7, 2026, and the ad creative deadline is Thursday, May 14, 2026.
Payment accepted via credit card, check or Zelle. For more information, reach out to Sunita at development@houstonshowchoir.org or 832-462-0782
Dream BIG with the Executive Directors!
Happy weekend, Choirmates!
As of this writing, we have now sold 108 tickets to From Texas, With Love! Every one of those sales represents a fan of Houston Show Choir--perhaps even a personal fan of YOU! That's why we celebrate every sold ticket. That's why we keep track and report to you. These are our people, and we are theirs! We all have a lot to focus on both in and out of the choir, because we all have busy lives. And through it all, just keep some amount of your focus on seeing Zilkha Hall at the Hobby Center absolutely filled to the rafters with our patrons. That's why we do what we do, after all. Thank you for all you are doing to make this show a resounding success!
Thank you, too, for your patience as we shift gears to align with Resurrection's availability for us to move into our new storage areas. Please bear with us as David works with our landlord and our storage unit to iron out the details of when this can happen, and please be ready to help with the move even if you can spare only part of the time.
On a similar note, if you have not already done so, please sign up to assist with riser setup and dismantling. This is a very big job and we are going to need as many of you as possible. There is something to do for all levels of strength and skill. The more help we have, the faster it will go.
We will see some of you tonight at the social, everyone Monday night for a full three-hour HSC rehearsal, and HTS and TIP only on Wednesday night. Let's enter this last week of April with a new surge of excitement as our show continues to develop into the masterpiece we know it will be!
We are using all our media channels to promote the show; however, there is nothing more effective than a personal invitation from you as a performer in this show! So let's get out there and tell the world about it!
“Like” and share every social media post about Houston Show Choir on your own profile.
Personally invite your family and friends to come see you in the show.
Show off your HSC swag whenever and wherever possible. It’s a conversation starter!
Practice on your own, and envision that full house at Hobby Center cheering for us on June 13.
Make it easy for your fans to buy tickets by sharing the Hobby Center ticketing page with them.
Thank you for your beautiful part in this choir, for making this show a rousing success, and for furthering our vision of...
Sharing the joy,
Mark & Van
From Texas, With Love Tickets now on sale!
Abi, our Director of Marketing, has prepared this lovely official flyer to share on your social media. We encourage you to post at least once a month leading up to the show. So there isn’t an influx of posting, Abi recommends posting on the following days:
Baritones post on Monday/Tuesday
Altos post on Wednesday/Thursday
Sopranos post on Friday/Saturday
When you post be sure to include the LINK to buy tickets—the less work someone has to do when there is a call to action, the more likely they are to complete the action. Please reach out to Abi if you have any questions!
Pro-tip from Abi: Word of mouth and direct invites go a loooooong way. Text this to your friends and family with a heartfelt invite with a link.
Here is the URL for the Hobby Center ticketing page for From Texas, With Love: https://my.thehobbycenter.org/8127
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.