Music at HCU

06/11/2026

🎶 Missed the original deadline? We’ve got good news! 🎶

Late Registration is still OPEN for the Houston Christian University All-State Choir Camp!

You still have a chance to be part of this incredible experience and prepare for your All-State auditions with outstanding clinicians, focused instruction, and four days dedicated to helping you learn and master the TMEA Large School repertoire.

⏰ Register by next Tuesday to guarantee your spot—and your camp shirt!

Don't wait until it's too late. Get a head start on your All-State preparation this summer.

👉 Register today:

2026 HCU All-State Choir Camp Check out this video testimony from a previous choir camper! I’m so thankful for all the help I received at the ...

06/04/2026

🎶 Don’t miss your chance to be part of something incredible! 🎶

The Houston Christian University All-State Choir Camp is just around the corner. Register TODAY to avoid the late registration fee!

Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with inspiring music, top-tier instruction, and new friendships with singers from across the state.

⏰ Register TODAY to avoid late fees and secure your spot!

Spots are filling quickly—don’t wait!
https://hc.edu/school-of-fine-arts/events/choir-camp/

👉 Sign up today and get ready to sing, learn, and grow with us this summer.

05/13/2026

2026 HCU All-State Choir Camp Check out this video testimony from a previous choir camper!     I’m so thankful for all the help I received at the ...

05/13/2026

Audition Dates for Fall 2026 Admission All auditions occur on the following Fridays at 3:30PM Auditions dates: January 30, 2026 February 20, 2026 March 6, 2 ...

05/12/2026

HCU's Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Kevin Klotz, will be honored in a concert celebrating his tenth anniversary as Artistic Director of the Houston Choral Society! The performance will be held at St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land this Saturday at 7:30 p.m.

5 days until “A Journey in Song” 🥂

The music doesn’t end with the final note.
Following the concert, we invite you to stay for a special reception honoring Dr. Kevin Klotz and celebrating ten years of music, memories, and community with Houston Choral Society.

Join us for an evening filled with powerful choral music, the premiere of Michael John Trotta’s newly commissioned “Exsultate Justi,” and a chance to celebrate the impact Dr. Klotz has had on singers and audiences over the last ten years.

Whether you’ve sung under his direction, attended concerts through the years, or are joining us for the first time, we’d love to celebrate with you.

Kids 12 and under get in FREE with the purchase of an adult ticket.

Saturday, May 16, 2026 at 7:30 PM
Pre-Concert Talk at 7:00 PM with Bridget Kelly Wenk
Reception following the concert
St. Laurence Catholic Church

Limited Tickets:

https://houstonchoralsociety.ticketspice.com/js26

05/12/2026

The stage is set, and we're waiting for you! Our 2026 audition season at the HCU School of Fine Arts is reaching its finale. If you’ve been thinking about joining our musical community, this is your special invitation to step forward and share your talent with us. We can’t wait to hear what you’ve been practicing!

CLICK TO REGISTER. Don't miss your chance to be part of the School of Fine Arts!
https://hc.edu/school-of-fine-arts/students/music-audition/

05/11/2026

🌟 Featured Clinician 🌟

We’re excited to introduce Levi Duncan, one of the inspiring leaders at this year’s Houston Christian University All-State Choir Camp!

Duncan has served as Head Choir Director at Alvin High School since 2019. He earned a Bachelor of Music Education (magna cm laude) from Lamar University and an Associate of Science in music (cum laude) from Panola College.

Under his leadership, ensembles have performed at TASB and TCDA conventions and consistently earn UIL Sweepstakes. A five-time MCJROTC Inspirational Educator, Mr. Duncan was the 2023 Alvin HS Teacher of the Year and a Top 5 Alvin ISD Secondary Finalist. In May 2026, he received the prestigious "Pullen Award for Excellence in Music Education" from the Bay Area Chorus. He currently serves as TMEA Area H Vocal Chair and conducts the Clear Lake Presbyterian Church Chancel Choir. Professional affiliations include TMEA, TCDA, and Phi Mu Alpha Sinfonia.

Visit our website for more info and to register: https://hc.edu/school-of-fine-arts/events/choir-camp/

05/09/2026

🌟 Featured Clinician 🌟

We’re excited to introduce Frankie Espinoza, one of the inspiring leaders at this year’s Houston Christian University All-State Choir Camp!

Mr. Frankie Espinoza is the Associate Director at Shadow Creek High School and musical director for the all-school musical program. He earned Teacher of the Year in 2017 and Rookie Teacher of the Year in 2015.

He holds a Bachelor’s degree in Vocal Performance from the University of Houston on a vocal scholarship. His choirs consistently earn superior ratings at UIL contests, and he is an active clinician and region choir conductor in the Houston area. His Varsity Tenor-Bass Choir was the Celebration of Excellence Honor Choir and an Invited Ensemble at the 2025 TMEA convention. They will perform as the Tenor Bass Celebration of Excellence Honor Choir in 2027. He has served as a region choir organizer, section leader, and on the TMEA All-State resource committee.
As a performer, he has sung with the Houston Chamber Choir, Cantare, Houston Symphony Chorus, and as a staff singer at Christ Church Cathedral.

Visit our website for more info and to register: https://hc.edu/school-of-fine-arts/events/choir-camp/

05/08/2026