Pride Chorus Houston
About Pride Chorus Houston
Pride Chorus Houston gives LGBTQ+ people in Houston a place to make music in public, not just in private. Its concerts move through Pride Month, the holidays, and special programs, so the choir is always finding a new way to put pride, unity, and inclusion onstage. If you care about a community space that turns singing into shared visibility, this is the kind of chorus that makes that feel real.
What sets Pride Chorus Houston apart is how specific its welcome is. Adult singers of all skill levels can audition for an inclusive SATB chorus, then rehearse and perform in a space built for LGBTQ+ community participation. Its reach also goes beyond Houston through cross-cultural work with Coro Gay Ciudad de México, including Mi Familia in Houston and Mexico City.
Programs
The concrete work this nonprofit runs. Each program may later become a fundable project.
Inclusive SATB chorus membership and rehearsals
Adult singers of all skill levels can audition, rehearse, and perform in an inclusive SATB chorus that provides a safe space for LGBTQ+ community members to make art through music and performance.
Seasonal choral concerts
The chorus presents themed concerts during the year, including Pride Month, holiday, and special concert programs.
Cross-cultural exchange performances
The chorus creates collaborative productions with Coro Gay Ciudad de México, including Mi Familia in Houston and Mexico City.
On-demand performance videos
Recorded performances are made available on demand, including shows such as Herstory, True Colors, Mi Familia, Home., A New Day Dawning, Ring It In!, Dream a Little Dream, Y'all Means All, and Make the Yuletide Gay!
About this work
In their own words — what they do, who it reaches, and what your dollars actually fund.
Mission
We will be voices of pride, using the power of music to make a positive change in our community.
Who they serve
LGBTQ+ community members and adult singers who want to participate in an inclusive chorus.
How your donation helps
- Supporting concerts and performances
- Keeping free community concerts free and open to the public
- Helping cover member dues and limited expenses through scholarships
- Supporting on-demand performance content
- Funding season sponsorships and other operating support
Our story
Pride Chorus Houston began in November 1979 as the Montrose Singers, led by founding director Andy Mills. It started as a Houston-based men's chorus and built an early following with productions at the Tower Theatre. Over time, it became the Gay Men's Chorus of Houston, expanded to include the Bayou City Women’s Chorus under Bayou City Performing Arts, and now performs as Pride Chorus Houston.
Need help?
How someone in need can access Pride Chorus Houston’s services.
Prospective members can join the audition list, attend periodic auditions, and email membership@pridechorus.org if they cannot make a scheduled audition. Adult singers of all skill levels are accepted, and music-reading ability is not required.
In their words
A world standing together as one big chorus, united in harmony and peace.
Pride Chorus Houston has been termed “the best face of diversity in Houston”.
Events
Green Christmas
annualA free holiday concert at Discovery Green with classic carols and festive favorites.
Mi Familia
seasonalA collaborative concert with Coro Gay Ciudad de México featuring music, costumes, and a new composition based on shared stories from both choruses.
Queer Meets Queer: A Broadway Love Story
seasonalA Pride concert that blends choral music with live theatrical storytelling.
Make Your Own Kind of Music
annualA Pride Month concert built around themes of individuality, courage, and self-expression.
True Colors
annualA Pride Month concert with 1980s music, costumes, and choreography.
Herstory
annualAn International Women’s Day concert that pays tribute to women through music.
Pride Happy Hour @ The Moody Center
annualA free after-hours performance event with music and social time.
Rainbow on the Green
annualA free outdoor Pride Month concert at Discovery Green.
Ways to help
Concrete needs and volunteer roles Pride Chorus Houston has shared.
Current needs
- Donations to keep free community concerts free
- Season sponsorships for businesses
- Advertising support
Volunteer opportunities
- Recruiting
- Choreography
- Clerical support
- Marketing
- Fundraising
- Box office
Recognition & press
Awards & recognition
- Favorite Community Organization, OutSmart Magazine, 2012
Partners & funders
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about this nonprofit and how its work happens.
Do singers need to read music to join?
No. Most members are amateurs, and you do not need to read music to sing well with the chorus.
What does membership involve?
New members audition, get placed in a section, attend orientation, and become full members after signing a Singing Member Agreement and paying dues.
What kind of volunteer roles are available?
People who are not performing can still help out in recruiting, choreography, clerical work, marketing, fundraising, box office, and other volunteer roles.
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