WHAT WE DO

Our mission is to enrich the lives of children and families through music education and performance opportunities which engage residents, build communities, and share with visitors the unique cultural identity of Segundo Barrio/East End.

 

Our groundbreaking programs target children from Spanish-speaking households ages 3-13. By utilizing a unique curriculum, which is both rigorous yet culturally informed,  the choir aims to address important community issues like high drop out rates, and teen violence, while also increasing academic outcomes, strengthening families, and fostering pride in community and culture.

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Through collaborations with Houston Grand Opera, Houston Symphony, and Alley Theatre, we aim to bridge the gap of access to the classical arts, foster self-esteem and discipline, while developing goal-oriented values and a work ethic crucial to succeed in life. 

 

Our programming is offered at no cost to students and families, ensuring access to the highest quality arts education and performance opportunities regardless of socio-economic circumstance. 

 

Our vision is for the chorus and its members to serve as proud ambassadors of the Latino/Hispanic community, championing bilingual programming representing the cultures of our students and their families. A robust schedule of performances at community and city-wide events, raises awareness for the importance  of arts education and cultrual preservation. 

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WHO WE SERVE

The residents and communities of Houston's Historic Second Ward and the greater East End District, specifically children from bilingual households are the primary focus of our programming. SBCC invests longterm in students with year-round out-of-school time programs which create safe spaces for children from underserved latino/hispanic neighborhoods while also providing much financial relief for parents seeking affordable and engaging afterschool and summer programs. 

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