Austin Hunt

​Artistic Director

Austin Hunt is the newly appointed Artistic Director of the Houston Boychoir. He also serves as Music Director of HopePointe Anglican Church in The Woodlands, TX. Prior to joining HBC, Mr. Hunt was the Artistic Director of Luminari Boys Choir and directed middle school choirs throughout the North Houston area. Mr. Hunt’s choirs have earned numerous awards and distinctions, including “Grand Champion” of the Conroe Choral Festival, “Best in Festival” at the American Classic Choral Competition, and consistent success at UIL Concert & Sight Reading.

In addition to directing choirs, Mr. Hunt is a published composer of choral music, with multiple titles available through Carl Fischer Music and Choristers Guild. His pieces are performed by school and church choirs across the U.S., including the Pittsburg State University Choir, Montgomery High School Chorale, and Choral Scholars of St. Paul’s United Methodist Church. Mr. Hunt also composed a commissioned work for the Anglican Diocese of the Western Gulf Coast.

Mr. Hunt’s vocal appearances include the role of Tamino in The Magic Flute with Sam Houston State University, tenor soloist in Messiah with The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra, and multiple seasons with the Houston Grand Opera Chorus, including their productions of Lohengrin and Aida. Specializing in oratorio and art music, Mr. Hunt has offered numerous voice recitals throughout the Houston area, including “Nessun Dorma” with the Kingwood Pops Orchestra and a benefit concert alongside world-renowned soprano Melanie Holliday, in which he performed excerpts from La Bohéme. 

Austin holds a bachelor’s degree in music education from Sam Houston State University. His professional affiliations include TMEA and TCDA. When not living the busy life of a musician, he enjoys playing tennis and traveling with his wife, Adaluz.