May 09, 2026
Important Dates
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If you haven’t done so already, please submit your name and headshot for the Playbill using this form today.
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.
The form includes an option for members who participated in the 2025 Fall season to use the same headshot from last season.
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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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We’re excited to share details for an upcoming community performance in partnership with 713 Walks!
Event Details
Date: Sunday, May 17
Call Time: 8:30 AM
Performance Time: 9:00 AM
Meeting Location: Main lobby of the Hobby Center
Parking Information
Free parking will be available for performers in the garage located behind the Hobby Center, at 324 Walker St. Street parking is also free on Sundays, but the garage is recommended.
Performance Information
Singers will perform approximately 5 minutes of music (2–3 songs selected based on performer availability)
Performance will take place indoors
Approximately 4–10 performers are needed
About 713 Walks
713 Walks is a community-focused, conversational-paced walking experience that explores Houston’s art, architecture, and culture. The walk is approximately 3 miles and typically draws around 75 participants, weather permitting.
The goal is to encourage connection, conversation, and a fresh perspective on the city through shared experiences and appreciation of public spaces.
Performers are also welcome to participate in the walk following the performance.
Additional event information can be found here:
REQUIRED: Please indicate your availability by filling out this form HERE.
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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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We’re excited to continue our recurring performance partnership with Belmont Village Senior Living!
Event Details
Date: Saturday, May 30
Call Time: 3:00 PM
Performance Time: 4:00 PM
Meeting Location: 2929 W Holcombe Blvd, Houston, TX 77025
Performance Information
Performance will take place for Belmont Village residents as part of our community engagement performances
There is no limit to the number of performers who can sign up for this event
Additional performance details and logistics will be shared closer to the date
About Belmont Village
Belmont Village is a senior living community that HSC has had the pleasure of performing for many times over the years. The staff and residents are always incredibly welcoming, supportive, and enthusiastic about our performances, making it one of our favorite recurring gigs.
This is also a wonderful opportunity for newer and returning performers alike to practice and build confidence in a low-stress, encouraging environment before our larger performance at Hobby Center.
REQUIRED: Please indicate your availability by filling out this form.
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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
All HSC members, please submit your name and headshot using this form for the Playbill by next 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 this Monday, May 11.
Please review our two upcoming gigs in the “Important Dates” section above, and sign up if you will be participating. You can find the (May 17) 713 walk gig sign-up form here and the (May 30) Belmont gig sign-up here.
Updated Member Resources
Rehearsal choreo videos for Man! I Feel Like a Woman and Dreaming of You have been added to the Song Matrix and Choreo Playlists.
PPDs for Deep in the Heart of Texas have been added to the Song Matrix and PPDs by Section.
Click here to listen to a YouTube playlist featuring music from our upcoming show.
Member Birthdays
None this week!
Rehearsal Plan
Solo / Small Group Rehearsal
5:30pm: “Stormy Weather”
6:00pm: “Raindrops Keep Falling on my Head”; “Na Na Na” HSC small group
HSC
6:30-6:50pm HSC “Deep in the Heart of Texas”
6:50-7:10pm HSC “Texas Hold ‘Em”
7:10-7:30pm HSC baritones “Always On My Mind”; HSC treble “Dreaming of You” (Show & Tell)
7:30-7:50pm HSC “Na Na Na”
7:50-8:15pm HSC “Barso Re”
HTS
8:30-8:50pm HTS a2 “Waka Waka”
8:50-9:05pm HTS a2 “Run”
9:05-9:20pm HTS a1 “Rainbow”
9:20-9:30pm HTS a1 “Lovely Day”
TIP
8:30-8:50pm TIP a2 “People Like Us”
8:50-9:00pm TIP a2 “Survivor”
9:00-9:10pm TIP a1 “Kiss Me”
9:10-9:30pm TIP a1 “Man! I Feel Like a Woman”
Board Elections
Hello HSC!
As noted in previous newsletters, Board elections will occur during rehearsal on Monday, May 18th, and nominations are open from 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 opened
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
Artistic Director’s Digest
Hi all!
Ahh, we are officially one month away from the show! We’re in a really good place, but extra review never hurts. Please make sure you are checking the rehearsal schedule and coming prepared on all material. At this point, music and choreo should be close to memorized so that show week feels exciting instead of stressful.
Our choreographers will also be holding extra dance practices, so keep an eye out for those dates and attend when you can. They’ll be super helpful for building confidence and cleaning things up.
Tea & Treats
Bring some tea and treats this Monday so we can have a little fellowship time together! I’ll bring some teas. If you’d like to donate water, tea, treats, or paper goods, please post in the Facebook group or send me an email so we can keep track of what we have covered.
Deep in the Heart
Here’s the link to the track. You can also find the PPDs in the regular “PPDs by Section” folders.
I added a couple of extra measures, but they’re easy peasy!
Also, I am out of town this weekend for a family wedding, so if you need me please send an email and be patient with my replies.
Thank you all for the music, the hard work, and the energy you continue to bring each week. See you next week!
Jennifer
Dream BIG with the Executive Directors!
Hello and a merry month of May to you, Choirmates!
Speaking of “month”, we are now just about ONE MONTH from SHOWTIME!
Is that exciting or what?!
Adding to that excitement, we begin rehearsing on our RISERS this coming Monday! We will rehearse mainly in the Activities Building for the rest of the season.
Please know that there is something for everyone to do, and the sooner we set the risers up, the sooner we can start rehearsal—so please arrive as early as you possibly can to help with the risers. We will start by 5:45 PM. Then of course, please stay as late as you can to dismantle them. Thank you in advance for your generous participation in this important part of our work together!
As of this writing, ticket sales have eked up to 117. The nearer we draw to show time, the more we need to promote the show! Imagine the thrill of seeing 500 beaming faces in the audience at Zilkha Hall!
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
Spring 2026 Playbill Ad Creative Deadline This Week (Thursday, May 14, 2026)
The Playbill ad commitment deadline was Thursday, May 7, 2026, and the ad creative deadline is Thursday, May 14, 2026.
For more information, reach out to Sunita at development@houstonshowchoir.org or 832-462-0782
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.