Important Dates
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We will be meeting Saturday, August 1st, at noon to organize the HSC storeroom at the RMCC Activities Building.
Areas for which we’ll need support:
Take down existing wall hardware which used to hold clothing rods
Put together shelving units (very easy, no tools necessary)
Segregate items by categories
Once we’ve organized everything, return items into bins or onto shelves
An important task: Label bins/shelves/items so that everyone can see what the item is and, more importantly, return the item back to where it belongs when they are done using it.
There will be a craft fair going on in the Activities Building (we’ll have to be mindful of that), but we have permission, if necessary, to use part of the floor to organize before we put it back into the room.
There is a variety of tasks, so anyone can do these activities. Please send an email to David (treasurer@houstonshowchoir.org) to let him know that you are in!
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Returning members do not need to complete a vocal audition unless you would like to audition into HTS/TIP. If you would like to sign up for a vocal audition, you have the opportunity to do so on the audition sign-up form here.
Vocal auditions will take place on Monday, August 03 and Wednesday, August 05 from 5:30-8:30pm. The vocal audition duration is 7 minutes.
All singers will be taken through a vocal warm up and then will sing about 30 seconds of a song of your choosing. Using a backing track is highly recommended. Then, to audition into HTS or TIP, you will prepare and sing your preferred voice part on one of two pieces. Your preferred voice part will be muted for the audition but the other voice parts will be audible. Audition materials for small ensemble placement (including sheet music, practice track for voice parts, and practice tracks without preferred voice parts) will be emailed to you a week before auditions.
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The audition sign-up form is live and available here!
Dance auditions will take place on Saturday, August 08 and Sunday, August 09 at 12:00pm.
The first hour of the session covers basic level of choreographed movement that HSC uses, and the second, optional hour will cover more advanced levels of choreography and will be required attendance for candidates who wish to be considered for ensemble tracks (HSC-HTS or HSC-TIP).
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The Member Retreat for the Fall 2026 season will take place on Saturday, August 22 from 12:00-5:00pm, directly following New Member Orientation (which takes place from 11:30am-12:00pm). Let’s get to know new members and have fun all together! More details to come!
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The first rehearsal for the Fall 2026 season will take place on Monday, August 24. More details to come!
Member To-Dos
Sign up for Fall 2026 auditions using this form, and encourage others to sign up by directing them to the Auditions page of the HSC website!
Member Birthdays
None this week!
Help Us Organize Our Storeroom!
Good day, choir fam!
Have you missed your choir mates during this summer break? Or have you been itching to do something for the HSC? Are you an organizing queen/king, and you have got to let your flag fly? Maybe you’re looking for love?
I’ve got a solution for you! We will be meeting Saturday, August 1st, at noon to organize the HSC storeroom at the RMCC Activities Building. Areas for which we’ll need support:
Take down existing wall hardware which used to hold clothing rods
Put together shelving units (very easy, no tools necessary)
Segregate items by categories
Once we’ve organized everything, return items into bins or onto shelves
An important task: Label bins/shelves/items so that everyone can see what the item is and, more importantly, return the item back to where it belongs when they are done using it.
There will be a craft fair going on in the Activities Building (we’ll have to be mindful of that), but we have permission, if necessary, to use part of the floor to organize before we put it back into the room.
Now, I think I’ve made it clear that anyone can do these activities (yes, I’m talking to you!), so send an email to tell me (treasurer@houstonshowchoir.org) that you are in! Let’s meet your needs for family, action, and/or organizing. Oh, and about the looking for love comment, I fell in love with Christian and Ramfis (Amy Cordero’s husband) when they did the heavy lifting of the file cabinets full of music (paper = super heavy) during the move from the storage unit to the church; you, too, can find someone to love more during this project!
Thanks!
David
Dream BIG with the Executive Directors!
Happy summer, Choirmates!
As we shelter from Bertha and bask in this three-digit heat, we trust you are still enjoying this little break from HSC's regularly scheduled programming.
Meanwhile, your Board of Directors has been looking ahead to the on-ramp for our Fall 2026 season and beyond. We gathered last night and this morning for our annual Board Retreat, which is always an exciting, inspiring time as we review the past year, discuss lessons learned, skim off the creme de la creme, and carry forth new ideas into the coming year. We look forward to being with you for more singing, dancing, and enjoying the experience of this incredible choir!
Speaking of, auditions are coming right up on August 3 and 5 for vocals, and August 8 and 9 for dance. We'll be seeing some new folks, some returning alumni, and LOTS of returning members; so, if you are planning to come back this fall--and we certainly hope you are--please sign up ASAP!
Also, for a real treat, give yourself the gift of a beautiful, professionally recorded video of our spring show. You will be so thrilled and proud of yourself. Just use the QR code below, then send an email to us requesting your copy of the video. You will treasure this keepsake!
That's all for now. We are excited about seeing you at auditions!
Sharing the joy,
Mark & Van
Movies & Mistletoe Set List
HSC Logo 3D Stickers are now available for purchase!
These stickers are super high-quality, weather resistant, and work on any hard surface!
Place your order online here and either pick it up at rehearsal or have it shipped to you (or your friends & family)!
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.
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