Houston Ebony Opera Guild

07/12/2026

🎶 Relive an Unforgettable Afternoon of Music, Faith, and Freedom

What an incredible celebration!

On behalf of the Houston Ebony Music Society and the Houston Ebony Opera Guild, thank you to everyone who joined us for our 2026 Juneteenth Celebration, "We've Come This Far by Faith."

From the inspiring performances of our Houston Ebony Opera Guild Chorus to the extraordinary artistry of internationally acclaimed soprano Nicole Heaston, this concert was a beautiful tribute to the enduring power of music and the spirit of Juneteenth.

If you were with us, we invite you to relive this special afternoon.

If you couldn't attend, we hope you'll experience the concert from wherever you are.

🎥 Watch the full concert here:

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06/28/2026

✨ “Order My Steps.” ✨

Today we celebrate a journey defined by faith, resilience, and hope. Every step forward has been guided by those who came before us—and music has always been one of the voices that carried us through.

Today, we invite you to join us as we celebrate freedom through the power of music.

🎶 Houston Ebony Music Society presents our Annual Juneteenth Celebration
“We’ve Come This Far by Faith”

Featuring internationally acclaimed soprano Nicole Heaston alongside the Houston Ebony Opera Guild in an afternoon honoring our history, celebrating our freedom, and inspiring future generations.

📅 Today
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
🎟️ FREE Admission

“Order my steps in Your Word, dear Lord… Lead me, guide me every day.”

We can’t wait to celebrate with you.

❤️ If this message speaks to you, share this post and invite someone to experience this special afternoon.

06/28/2026

“Healing for Your Soul” tomorrow at Wheeler. Join us for an afternoon of faith, hope, and inspiring music as we celebrate Juneteenth through song. Admission is free—all are welcome. Sunday at 4:00 PM.

06/22/2026

🎭 Behind the Scenes

Great performances don’t happen by accident—they’re built through countless hours of rehearsal, dedication, and a shared love of music.

As we prepare for “We’ve Come This Far by Faith,” our choir is hard at work bringing this special Juneteenth celebration to life.

We’re excited to share a few moments from rehearsal as we count down to June 28.

We can’t wait to welcome you!

📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

06/19/2026

Freedom. Faith. Music.

Today, we honor Juneteenth, a day that reminds us of the resilience, courage, and unwavering hope of those who came before us.

For Houston, this story is deeply personal. From the historic legacy of Emancipation Park to the enduring leadership of Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church, our city has long been a place where faith, culture, and community come together to celebrate freedom.

Music has always been at the heart of that journey.

It has lifted spirits in difficult times, preserved our history, inspired change, and connected generations through a shared voice of hope.

To commemorate this day, we invite you to read our newest feature:

“Juneteenth: Houston, Faith & The Enduring Power of Music.”

The article explores Houston’s unique connection to Juneteenth, the lasting impact of music in the African American experience, and how the arts continue to unite and inspire our community today.

📖 Read the full article at the link in our bio.

And we hope you’ll join us as we continue this celebration at our upcoming concert:

🎶 We’ve Come This Far by Faith
📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church

Featuring internationally acclaimed soprano Nicole Heaston and the Houston Ebony Opera Guild.

Together, we’ll celebrate our history, honor our freedom, and inspire our future through music.

Happy Juneteenth.

06/03/2026

🎶✨ Announcing Our 2026 Juneteenth Celebration! ✨🎶

The Houston Ebony Opera Guild is honored to present:

“We’ve Come This Far by Faith”

Join us for an unforgettable afternoon celebrating freedom, faith, heritage, and the enduring power of music.

🎤 Featuring Internationally Acclaimed Soprano Nicole Heaston

📅 Sunday, June 28, 2026
🕓 4:00 PM
📍 Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church
🎟️ FREE Admission (Donations Welcome)

Nicole shares her excitement about this special performance:

“I am excited to perform once again with the Houston Ebony Opera Guild. It is my honor to celebrate Juneteenth singing the music of my beloved former voice teacher, Dr. Lena McLin, in my adopted city of Houston. This concert will connect my Chicago roots, Christian faith and Black culture in the most perfect way.”

— Nicole Heaston

This powerful program will honor the rich traditions of African American music and celebrate the resilience, faith, and spirit that define the Juneteenth story.

Follow Nicole and learn more about her incredible career:

📸 Instagram:
📘 Facebook: Nicole Heaston, Soprano

Reserve your free tickets today and invite your family, friends, and community to join us.

🌐 Visit: houstonebonymusic.org

04/28/2026

✨ What a beautiful evening at Opera Gems: A Celebration of American Opera.
Thank you to everyone who joined us for a powerful afternoon of artistry, storytelling, and song. From timeless classics to rarely heard treasures, last night reminded us of the richness of American opera and the joy of sharing it in community.

Bravo to our incredible artists, musicians, volunteers, and audience for making this performance so special. More moments from the evening to come. 🎶

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04/27/2026

An unforgettable afternoon of music. ✨

Thank you for joining us for Opera Gems: A Celebration of American Opera. Today we celebrated the richness of American operatic storytelling through powerful performances and shared community.

Swipe for highlights from yesterday’s concert — and keep an eye out for concert video excerpts coming soon.

If you attended, tell us: how did you hear about Opera Gems and what was your favorite performance?

04/25/2026

🎶 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! 🎶

A glimpse from one of our ensemble rehearsals… and trust us, this is just a taste of what’s in store.

Powerful voices. Beautiful storytelling. American opera brought to life.

Join us tomorrow for Opera Gems: A Celebration of American Opera—an afternoon of unforgettable music you won’t want to miss.

🎟 Tickets available now: https://houstonebonymusic.org/event/opera-gems-a-celebration-of-american-opera/

📍 Heights Church
🕒 Sunday at 3PM

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