about heog
ABOUT
Houston Ebony
Music Society
Houston Ebony Opera Guild (HEOG) is a vibrant collective of classical
singers rooted in Houston’s African American community. Through
opera, traditional Negro Spirituals, and a wide range of classical
repertoire, the Guild creates pathways for artists to perform, grow, and
be seen. Singers are selected by audition, and the company has long
been known for showcasing exceptional, professionally trained talent.
Mission
The mission of Houston Ebony Music Society is to provide performance and on-going professional development opportunities for African-American choral and opera singers from Houston and the nation; to foster, in broad-based audiences, an appreciation of opera and concert music including the African American Spiritual; and to sustain and expand the African American presence in voice-associated classical music in general.
Vision
Houston Ebony Music Society will be internationally recognized as the following: a producer of world-class opera and concert music; a provider of both professional development opportunities for emerging artists and enriching cultural experiences for diverse audiences.
Core Values
Excellence
- in performance (opera and concert)
- in professional development
- in audience development
Accessibility
- for artists seeking performance and training opportunities
- for diverse audiences