Houston, TX

HOUSTON CHAMBER CHOIR

EIN 76-0480936

Arts, Culture & Heritage Performing Arts Children & youth

Mission

The Houston Chamber Choir is a professional ensemble devoted to deepening appreciation for choral music and moving hearts through exceptional performances, creative collaborations, recordings, and educational outreach.

IRS-recognized 501(c)(3) public charity Contributions are tax-deductible

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About HOUSTON CHAMBER CHOIR

Founded in 1995 and based in Houston, TX, the Houston Chamber Choir is a 24-voice professional ensemble that performs, records, and commissions choral works across a wide stylistic range from early music to contemporary compositions. The organization presents a regular season of concerts, records commercially acclaimed albums, and partners with local and international artists and ensembles. In recent years the Choir has maintained active educational and community programs, including the annual Hear the Future youth choral festival and the HCC Youth Chorus, and completed a 30th-anniversary international tour in 2025. Leadership transitioned following founder Robert Simpson’s tenure: Betsy Cook Weber assumed the role of Artistic Director in summer 2025, ushering a new artistic chapter while continuing the Choir’s focus on premieres, recordings, and youth outreach.

Notable achievements

Grammy Award — Best Choral Performance

The Choir won the Grammy Award for Best Choral Performance for its recording "Duruflé: Complete Choral Works," a major national recognition of its artistic excellence.

Chorus America — Margaret Hillis Award

Recipient of Chorus America's Margaret Hillis Award for Choral Excellence, recognizing the organization's sustained artistic achievement and contribution to the choral field.

30th Anniversary Milestone & International Tour

Marked its 30th anniversary with a season of notable premieres, collaborations, and an international tour in 2025, alongside a planned leadership transition from founder Robert Simpson to Betsy Cook Weber.

At a glance

Total assets: $1.5M
Annual revenue: $2.2M
Tax status: 501(c)(3)Public charity
EIN: 76-0480936
Location: Houston, TX
Website: www.houstonchamberchoir.org
On Mahalo since: September 2026

Financial figures from the IRS Business Master File, the IRS’s registry of tax-exempt organizations.

Recognition

Charity Navigator four-star equivalent rating with strong accountability and finance metrics, reflecting transparent governance and financial stewardship.

Extensive positive regional and national media attention describing the Choir as a leading professional ensemble and a cultural asset to Houston.

Selected to perform at major national and international choral gatherings, including invitation to a World Symposium on Choral Music and other peer festivals.

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