On December 19th and 20th, the Houston Viola Society is sponsoring Pop Up Viola Serenades. Each Serenade will last between 5-20 minutes and include holiday and/or classical favorites performed by violists of all ages from the Houston area. 

Residents in select neighborhoods may sign up to “host” a pair of violists for a short (5 to 20 minutes) socially distanced and masked performance of holiday music and classical favorites in their front yard. Residents are encouraged to invite friends and neighbors and are expected to follow local health guidelines. There will be an orientation for all hosts on Sunday, December 13th at 4:00 pm or on Friday, December 18th at 7:30 pm. Orientations will be held on Zoom, with a link emailed to participants prior to the meeting start. 

Local violists of all ages and levels may sign up to perform. The Houston Viola Society will provide appropriate music and a schedule. Each violist will be responsible for their own transportation and music stand. There will be an orientation for all participants on Sunday, December 13th at 5:00 pm or on Friday, December 18th at 6:30 pm. Orientations will be held on Zoom, with a link emailed to participants prior to the meeting start. All participating violists must do a temperature check before the first performance and fill out a health questionnaire. Performances may be cancelled or postponed in the case of inclement weather.