Our Story
River City Pops (RCP) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit vocal and dance performance organization that has entertained Austin and the surrounding communities for 40 years.
We are Austin’s Premier Show Choir! We were originally founded in 1984 by University of Texas Longhorn Singers Alumni, but our current members come from all over. We are proud to be a diverse group of adults who love to sing and dance. Each year we put on a combination of main-stage shows and performances in the community. You can find us monster mashing in October, caroling in December, and putting on a full-scale production in the spring. We are a uniquely collaborative group, working together to create a brand new show that is 100% River City Pops every time.
Our Mission and Vision
River City Pops' mission is to provide enjoyable, family-appropriate, affordable entertainment to diverse groups of people in the Austin area and encourage awareness/support for local charitable organizations.
River City Pops' vision is to be a recognized leader in affordable entertainment that supports local performers, professional artists and charitable organizations; ensuring access to the arts for all ages, encouraging a passion for the arts, successfully supporting, partnering, and collaborating with other artists.
What is a River City Pops show like?
Music! Lights! Costumes! Dancing! Excitement! You're going to love it!
5 - 8 full group numbers (1 -2 "stand and sing" numbers, the rest are fully choreographed - think Broadway musical)
10 - 15 "specialties" - these small group numbers are prepared by the group members. We work on these on our own time and then audition them for the show.
We choose music from many genres, nothing is off limits! (Pop, rock, folk, Broadway, jazz, disco - we love and do it all!)
We do not put on musicals - we create our own show, making every RCP production unique, exciting, and a one-time event!