HMC is a skilled, auditioned chorus of dedicated singers who love to make beautiful music. Thank you for your interest in singing with us!
2026-2027 season auditions:
Fall: Saturday August 1, 8, & 15, 2026 from 9:00am–4:00pm
Spring: Saturday January 9, 2027 from 10:00am–3:00pm
All other auditions may be scheduled by appointment until Monday March 8, 2027.
Click HERE to sign up for a 6-minute audition slot!
Location: St. Philip Presbyterian Church, 4807 San Felipe St, Houston, 77056
Auditions will be held in the choir room on the second floor of the south building. Signs will guide you to the right place.
Regular rehearsals are held on Monday evenings from 7 to 9:15 pm at St. Philip in the Choir Room.
- All singers are required to provide selected music and wardrobe.
- Annual $100 membership for full season and $50 half season. Please note – Financial scholarships available for those facing financial challenges. Please do not hesitate to reach out to the Chorus President for more information. We want to make singing accessible to all!
Audition Information
Please see our 2026–27 season dates AT THIS LINK
Email choruspresident@houstonmasterworks.org with any questions.
We want to hear the expressive range and flexibility of your voice, and your ability to sing with resonance, shaped vowels, good posture, dynamic contrast, and musicality, but above all, we want to hear your personality and passion for music come through in your singing.
Thank you for your interest in singing with us!
WHAT TO EXPECT
All singers should arrive on time, warmed up, and ready to sing. As outlined below, the audition will consist of a vocal warm-up, a prepared excerpt, and a short melody to sight read, plus additional material if interested in being considered for our advanced smaller ensemble:
- Vocalizing: HMC Artistic Director Dr. Justin Langham will lead you through a short vocal warm-up from the piano to hear your range and tone quality.
- Chromatic Scale: You will be asked to sing a six-note chromatic scale ascending and descending. The starting pitch will be selected by Justin based on your range and voice type.
- A Prepared Excerpt: Please prepare measures 1–24 of “My Soul’s Been Anchored in the Lord” by Moses Hogan. The tempo should be at least 72 bpm. A reference recording can be found HERE.
- Sight Reading: You will be asked to sing a simple sight-reading exercise to gauge your reading ability and musicianship.
- Small ensemble (optional): Anyone wishing to audition for the Houston Masterworks Chamber Singers should also prepare the first verse of “Ecce gratum” from Carmina Burana. Those not accepted may be placed on a substitute list in case core members are not available for a particular performance.
2026–2027 CONCERT SEASON
- AMERICA WILL BE: Sunday October 11, 2026 at 4:00pm at St. Philip
- CAROLS & LULLABIES: Sunday December 13, 2026 at 4:00pm at Trinity Downtown
- AWAY TO THE SKIES: Sunday February 28, 2027 at 4:00pm at St. Philip
- CARMINA BURANA AT 90: Friday May 14, 2027 at 7:00pm & Sunday May 16, 2027 at 4:00pm at Saengerhalle
