The event is free and open to the public
WHAT: The Award-winning Treble Choir of Houston, under the direction of founder and artistic director Marianna Parnas-Simpson, presents its annual free Spring Concert on Saturday, May 18 at 2 p.m. at Trinity Downtown Lutheran Church. This concert celebrates the Treble Choir’s accomplishments this academic year, featuring songs from the 2023 – 2024 repertoire. There are also vocal and instrumental solos by members of the Treble Choir. It’s the perfect Saturday afternoon musical outing for the entire family.
WHO: The Treble Choir of Houston at Christ Church Cathedral was founded by Marianna Parnas-Simpson in 2006 and is an acclaimed ensemble of young women, grades 6-12. It provides outstanding musical training in a nurturing environment. Coming from diverse backgrounds, these young women are united in their pursuit of musical excellence. The Choir's mission is to help each singer realize her full potential as a person and as a musician. Self-esteem, confidence, and leadership skills are cultivated through an environment of love, respect and support.
The Treble Choir of Houston was named the finalist of the 2021 National American Prize Competition in Youth Choir Division. In December 2023, the Treble Choir was a special guest of the Houston Chamber Choir, singing in its four “Feliz Navidad – Christmas At The Villa” concerts.
In 2023, the Treble Choir of Houston at Christ Church Cathedral recorded for commercial release, three choral pieces, “O Salutaris,” “Who can Sail Without the Wind?” and “Stars,” by the Estonian composer, Ēriks Ešenvalds (b. 1977). Together with Ešenvalds’ “Mass of the Eternal Flame,” sung by the choir of Christ Church Cathedral, this CD should be released next Fall. “Mass of the Eternal Flame,” was commissioned by Christ Church Cathedral in Houston.
WHEN: Saturday, May 18th at 2 p.m.
WHERE: Trinity Downtown Lutheran Church, 800 Houston Avenue, Houston TX 77007
COST: The spring concert is free and open to the public; donations are welcome.
MORE: Ample parking is available at this address, or directly across Washington Avenue at the Upbring School of Discovery and Leadership at 1316 Washington Avenue. There is open seating, first come, first served.
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Photo credit: Jeff Grass, Michele Watson, Chris Lo
About Treble Choir of Houston
“The Treble Choir of Houston is a first-rate group of young singers. They sing so musically and are mentored beautifully by their Director and Founder, Marianna Parnas-Simpson. Their sound is a fusion of all that is best in the North American and European traditions.” – Bob Chilcott
The Treble Choir of Houston at Christ Church Cathedral is an acclaimed ensemble of young women, grades 6-12, that provides outstanding musical training in a nurturing environment. Coming from widely diverse backgrounds, these young women are united in their pursuit of musical excellence.
The Choir's mission is to help each singer realize her full potential as a person and as a musician. Self-esteem, confidence, and leadership skills are cultivated through an environment of love, respect and support.
The Treble Choir was founded in 2006 by Marianna Parnas-Simpson. The Ensemble performs widely in the community and also serves as the resident children's choir at Christ Church Cathedral (Episcopal), Houston. Some of the Choir's performance highlights include Carnegie Hall, the International Choral Festival in Powell River, British Columbia, and the Washington National Cathedral. Treble Choir of Houston was named the finalist of the 2021 National American Prize Competition in Youth Choir Division. The Treble Choir is extremely proud of its association with the Houston Chamber Choir and the opportunities it has had to participate in many of its projects, including the 2020 recording of Bob Chilcott's Circlesong album with Signum Classics.
