Robert Simpson

Houston Chamber Choir Hosts HEAR THE FUTURE Invitational Choral Festival
by Stephi Wild - Jan 8, 2025

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, will present the 25th annual Hear the Future Invitational Choral Festival.

Houston Chamber Choir Will Perform 'Christmas at the Villa �" Glory in the Highest'
by Stephi Wild - Nov 13, 2024

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, will return to the beauty of the Villa de Matel Chapel to present “Christmas at the Villa – Glory in the Highest.'

Houston Chamber Choir Announces Single Tickets Now On Sale For 30th Anniversary Season
by Blair Ingenthron - Aug 24, 2024

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir has announced that single tickets for the 2024-25 season are now on sale to the public for “30th Anniversary Season: From Startup to Standout.” Of the eight concert events, six are part of the choir's subscription series, while two are free community concerts.

Houston Chamber Choir Unveils 2024-2025 Season Featuring a World Premiere & More
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jun 17, 2024

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir has revealed its 2024-25 program lineup for “30th Anniversary Season: From Startup to Standout.' See full programming and learn how to purchase tickets.

Houston Chamber Choir Honors the Music of Dave Brubeck with BRUBECK! A CELEBRATION
by A.A. Cristi - May 22, 2024

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, closes out the 2023-2024 season with Brubeck!

Houston Chamber Choir Will Honor the Music of Dave Brubeck with BRUBECK! A CELEBRATION
by Stephi Wild - May 8, 2024

The Grammy® Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, will close out the 2023-2024 season with Brubeck! A Celebration, the inaugural performance of “The Voice of Brubeck” project on Saturday June 1 at Stude Concert Hall at Rice University.

Houston Chamber Choir Presents California Gold With Guest UH Conductor Dr. Betsy Cook Weber
by A.A. Cristi - Apr 2, 2024

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the director of Founder and Artistic Director Robert Simpson, will present California Gold on Saturday, Apr. 27 at South Main Baptist Church.

Houston Chamber Choir Performs MASS IN EXILE in March
by Stephi Wild - Feb 27, 2024

Houston Chamber Choir will present the world premiere of their commission “Mass in Exile,” composed by Mark Buller with libretto by Leah Lax. The performance is set for Saturday, March 9, at 7:30 p.m. at South Main Baptist Church 

Houston Chamber Choir Founder & Artistic Director Robert Simpson Will Step Down at the End of the 2024-25 Season
by Stephi Wild - Feb 8, 2024

Houston Chamber Choir Founder & Artistic Director Robert Simpson has announced that he will be stepping down from this position at the end of the 2024-2025 season, marking the organization’s 30th anniversary.

Houston Chamber Choir to Present HEAR THE FUTURE, Featuring Three Student Choirs in January
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Jan 8, 2024

Houston Chamber Choir presents 'Hear the Future,' featuring three outstanding student choirs in a free community concert at South Main Baptist Church.

Houston Chamber Choir to Present Screening of Bradley Cooper's MAESTRO, With Special Guest Jamie Bernstein
by Chloe Rabinowitz - Nov 22, 2023

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir will present a special screening of the Bradley Cooper biographical drama Maestro, about Leonard Bernstein, with a guest appearance by Jamie Bernstein, Leonard’s daughter.

Houston Chamber Choir Performs 'Feliz Navidad - Christmas at The Villa' Concert Next Month
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2023

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, returns to the beauty of the Villa de Matel Chapel to present Feliz Navidad – Christmas at the Villa, the Choir's annual holiday concerts sharing the universal message of peace and goodwill to the world. This year's presentation will feature a Spanish flavor.

Houston Chamber Choir Presents BYRDS OF A FEATHER Concert With A Salute To William Byrd
by A.A. Cristi - Oct 14, 2023

Houston Chamber Choir presents 'Byrds of a Feather' concert with a salute to William Byrd. Join the Grammy® Award-winning choir for an evening of beautiful music by Byrd and his contemporaries. Don't miss the rare performance of the celebrated motet 'Spem in alium' by Thomas Tallis. Saturday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Thomas Episcopal Church in Meyerland.

Houston Chamber Choir Presents Daniel Knaggs's World Premiere Of THE JOYFUL MYSTERIES To Open 29th Season
by A.A. Cristi - Sep 8, 2023

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, presents the world premiere of The Joyful Mysteries by composer Daniel Knaggs to kick off its 29th season “Prime Time.”

Houston Chamber Choir Presents ANCESTORS' DREAM With Guest Conductor Dr. Anthony Trecek-King
by Stephi Wild - Feb 15, 2023

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, presents Ancestors' Dream, with special guest conductor Dr. Anthony Trecek-King, who over the past 20 years has earned an international reputation as a gifted choral conductor, scholar, pedagogue and media personality.

Houston Chamber Choir Presents Regional Premiere Of Sarah Kirkland Snider's MASS FOR THE ENDANGERED With Loop38 At St. John the Divine Episcopal Church
by A.A. Cristi - Jan 11, 2023

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, joins the exciting instrumental group Loop38 in the regional premiere of Mass for the Endangered by American composer Sarah Kirkland Snider, with libretto by poet Nathaniel Bellows. The concert will be held Saturday, Feb. 4 at St. John the Divine Episcopal Church.

Houston Chamber Choir Presents HEAR THE FUTURE, Featuring Three Outstanding Youth Choirs, For January Offering
by Stephi Wild - Dec 15, 2022

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of founder and artistic director Robert Simpson, presents the 23rd annual Hear the Future invitational choral festival on Sunday, Jan. 29 in the beautiful sanctuary of South Main Baptist Church.

Houston Chamber Choir Presents 'On This Day Earth Shall Ring - Christmas At The Villa' Holiday Concerts
by Stephi Wild - Nov 15, 2022

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, under the direction of Robert Simpson, presents “On this Day Earth Shall Ring – Christmas at the Villa” Saturday, Dec. 10 and Sunday, Dec. 11.

Houston Chamber Choir to Present DESERT ISLAND PLAYLIST in November
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 29, 2022

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Robert Simpson and now in its 28th season, will perform “Desert Island Playlist” on Saturday, Nov. 19 at South Main Baptist Church for its third fall concert. “Desert Island Playlist” recognizes that there are certain pieces that touch us so deeply that we would not want to be without them even if stranded on a desert island.

Houston Chamber Choir to Present THIS LAND IS YOUR LAND at Miller Outdoor Theatre
by Blair Ingenthron - Oct 8, 2022

The Grammy Award-winning Houston Chamber Choir, led by Robert Simpson, is back at Miller Outdoor Theatre for the first time since 2019 presenting “This Land Is Your Land” as the second performance of its 2022-2023 season. The concert on Saturday, Oct. 29 at 7:30pm is free and open to the public at Houston's iconic outdoor performance space in Hermann Park. The Choir missed 2020 and 2021 Miller Outdoor Theatre performances due to the Covid-19 pandemic.