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Whether your students are seasoned performers or new to the arts, Houston Christian’s Fine Arts Department provides a space for them to explore and nurture their unique talents. We believe in uplifting and glorifying God through our gifts and invite you to join us in developing these talents.

Houston Christian's Fine Arts program covers a wide variety of activities, including performance art like theatre, orchestra, and choir, as well as visual art such as pottery and photography. Students get real-world exposure through guest speakers, local collaborations, and seasonal concerts and performances. Our faculty aims to teach students about art in social, historical, and biblical contexts. Additionally, students have the opportunity to showcase their talents locally and internationally.

Fine Arts Programs

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Fine Arts News

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  • Houston Christian High School Chorale to Perform at George & Barbara Bush Foundation’s 2026 Presidential Salute

    The Houston Christian High School Chorale was honored with a distinguished invitation to perform at the George & Barbara Bush Foundation 2026 Presidential Salute, held at The Post Oak Hotel.
     
    The annual Presidential Salute celebrates the enduring values and legacy of President George H.W. Bush and Mrs. Barbara Bush while supporting the mission of the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum and related initiatives. The evening featured emcee Anthony Yanez of KPRC2, inspiring remarks from Foundation CEO Alice Gonzalez Yates, and a moderated conversation between President Bush’s grandson Sam Bush LeBlond and legendary former Duke University men’s basketball coach Mike Krzyzewski.
     
    Opening the evening on a patriotic note, the Houston Christian Choir delivered a moving musical tribute titled “Three Patriotic Treasures,” a medley featuring A New Colossus, My Country ’Tis of Thee, and America, the Beautiful. Their performance set a reverent and celebratory tone as the program led into Presidents’ Day weekend.
     
    The event highlighted the Foundation’s ongoing commitment to supporting the George Bush Presidential Library and Museum, scholarships, professors of the practice, student programming at The Bush School of Government & Public Service, and the Barbara Bush Fund for Family Literacy.
     
    For Houston Christian students, the invitation represented more than a performance opportunity—it was a moment to participate in a historic evening honoring leadership, service, and character. Their voices served as a reminder that the next generation continues to carry forward the values celebrated that night.
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Fine Arts Faculty

Bobby Linhart 
Fine Arts Director
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Southwestern University - B.A.
University of Houston - M.A.
Bradley University - Ed.D.
Serving HC Since 2012
Nady Benyamine 
Orchestra Director
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Wayne State University - B.M.E.
VanderCook College of Music - M.M.E.
Serving HC Since 2016
Brian Brown 
Band Director
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Murray State University - B.M.E.
Western Kentucky University - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2020
Tina Fox 
Visual Arts Instructor
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Texas Tech University - B.F.A.
Serving HC Since 2022
Terry Hibbert
Theatre Instructor
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Houston Christian University - B.A.
Texas State University - M.A.
Serving HC Since 2024
Heidi McCurdy 
Department Chair, Computer Science; Visual Arts Instructor
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Northeastern State University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 1992
Lori Reese 
Visual Arts Instructor
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Sam Houston State University - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2021
Sheila Messina
Administrative Assistant to Fine Arts

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Houston Christian University - B.A.
Serving HC Since 2025
Charlotte Stuart 
Visual Arts Instructor; Golf Assistant Coach; Varsity Volleyball Assistant Coach
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Southwest Texas State University - B.S.
Serving HC Since 2021
Melissa Tyler 
Dance Director
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Point Park University - B.A.
California University of Pennsylvania - M.S.
Serving HC Since 2021
Michelle Willey
Choir Director
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Southwestern University - B.M.E.
Serving HC Since 2024

Psalm 98:1 (NIV)

Sing to the Lord a new song, for he has done marvelous things . . .