Carol Nelson, Executive Director, has been on the
staff of Houston Boychoir since 1991. In addition to annual concerts,
she has prepared the boys for work with the Houston Symphony Orchestra,
Houston Grand Opera, The Moores School of Music Symphony Orchestra,
Choruses and Opera as well as for performances with Opera in the Heights.
Some of the tours she has led the choirs each year has taken them
to places such as Chicago, New York, Washington DC, New Orleans, Dallas,
St. Louis as well as Mexico City and the Republic of China. In addition
to her duties with Houston Boychoir, Ms Nelson serves as Director
of Voice Studies at Houston's High School for the Performing and Visual
Arts. Her teaching is nationally recognized by the National Arts Recognition
and Talent Search and her students are consistently winners of local
area competitions and are accepted into the top schools of music and
conservatories across the country. Ms. Nelson also serves on the faculty
for the American Festival of the Arts Vocal Program. Ms Nelson is
a graduate of the University of Houston Moores School of Music and
has served as a clinician across the country. Professionally Ms. Nelson
is affiliated with NATS, TMEA, TCDA, and ACDA.
Holly Holt, Director, Preparatory Choir, is the
Elementary Music Specialist and "Teacher of the Year" for
grades 2 to 5 at the Rice School/La Escuela. Ms. Holt creates an Honors
Choir every year from among her most promising students. This 90 voice
choir receives recognition for its musical excellence and performs
throughout the city of Houston and across the state. Ms. Holt holds
a Bachelors degree in Music Education from Southwest Baptist University
where she graduated cum laude, and is a member of Pi Kappa Lambda.
Her Masters degree in Vocal Performance is from Baylor University.
Matthew Fowler, Houston Boychoir Business Director,
has served since 1997. Previous to that, Matthew sang in the choir
from 1989 to 1993 and served as Alumni Assistant from 1993 to 1997.
He holds a degree in Business and Marketing from the University of
Houston C. T. Bauer College of Business. In addition to his background
in business, Mr. Fowler has additional work experience with children,
serving as the Youth Leader at Faith Community Church.
Sam Gelber, Choir Manager, is a Graduate of the High School for
the Performing and Visual Arts where he is pursued studies in vocal
music. He joined Houston Boychoir in 1998 and has been an important
part of the organization ever since.
