Thursday, December 5, 2013

Cypress Baptist Church, Bossier City, celebrates Christmas with Orchestra and Choir at 2 services Sunday morning Dec. 8, 2013


Cypress Baptist special Christmas services on December 8 are at 8:15 and 10:45 am

Live orchestra and choir



conducted by Music Director Philip Wade








Plano (TX) Symphony presents Home for the Holidays with tenor Steve Amerson, conducted by Hector Guzman Dec. 22, 2013


FROM the webpage of the Plano Symphony Orchestra





Opening Night

OVER 150 MUSICIANS!
ALL YOUR HOLIDAY FAVORITES!

HIGHLIGHTS

 
Sleigh Ride
Have Yourself a Merry Little Christmas
Christmas at the Movies
Minor Alterations No. 3
It's the Most Wonderful Time of the Year
Stille Nacht
Holiday Sing-Along
and more! 


Steve Amerson played to a capacity and very enthusiastic audience for the Plano Symphony Orchestra’s Patriotic Pops concert on July 4, 2012. Amerson has become “America’s Tenor” due to his vocal range and talent that finds him at home in popular, contemporary and classical music. He has been a featured soloist with many US orchestras such as the Los Angeles Philharmonic and in prestigious settings, including Carnegie Hall. Steve is a musical ambassador for the Congressional Medal of Honor Foundation and Society, he does approximately 60 concerts a year, he is the voice for many commercials and television shows, and he can be heard in over 160 feature films. Enjoy your favorite holiday music, the popular sing-along, the magnificent pipe organ and special guests with Hector Guzman, Steve Amerson and your Plano Symphony Orchestra.

TICKETS: $14-$42, Student & Group Rates Available by phone: 972-473-7262

Wednesday, December 4, 2013

The Baton Rouge Symphony serves up three concerts this week - December 5, 6 and 8 - 2013


From the BRSO Webpage

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Investar Bank Masterworks Series
Thursday, December 05, 2013, 7:30pm
River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts
Masterworks III - Home for the Holidays


The evening will feature Music Director Timothy Muffitt leading the BRSO with guest artists Mara Bonde, soprano and Dennis Jesse, baritone. Chorus Master David Shaler will lead the BRSO Chorus. Begin the festive season with a celebration of holiday music sure to please the entire family. The evening will include full orchestra renditions of classics and lighthearted favorites. ......... Mara Bonde, Soprano and Dennis Jesse, Baritone


Chamber Series
Friday, December 06, 2013, 7:00pm
Hemingbough
Christmas Brass


Christmas Brass, Percussion & Harp led by David Torns, Associate Conductor. Becoming a cherished holiday tradition, this concert provides lively, yet peaceful varied arrangements and lush acoustics at Hemingbough in St. Francisville. 

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Family Matinee, shortened program
Instrument petting zoo, lobby 2PM


Led by Music Director, Timothy Muffitt
BRSO Chorus, Chorus Master David Shaler
Soprano Mara Bonde, Baritone Dennis Jesse


Begin the festive season with a celebration of holiday music for entire family. Soprano Mara Bonde joins the orchestra and chorus along with baritone Dennis Jesse. The evening will include full orchestral renditions of classics and lighthearted favorites.


"Twas the Night Before Christmas" read by Dan Borne', voice of the LSU TIGERS.

Sunday, November 24, 2013

Working with a new mouthpiece this week-end before Thanksgiving

So far, so good, with the new mouthpiece I ordered recently from Wichita Band Instrument Company. Found out about it on FB last week and then was worried it wouldn't arrive before I need it.

More later! Have to practice and then catch the Cowboys (dem boys) on TV.

 cold, Sunday afternoon
11-2013

Friday, November 22, 2013

San Antonio Symphony Orchestra - two upcoming concerts Mendelssohn Violin Concerto and the ballet Nutcracker


From the San Antonio Symphony website


MENDELSSOHN VIOLIN CONCERTO

Buy now
November 22, 2013  to November 23, 2013

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November 22 & 23, 2013 | Majestic Theatre / 8:00 pm

Cristian Măcelaru, conductor | Philippe Quint, violin



American violinist Philippe Quint gives sparkle and polish to each note of Mendelssohn’s immortally vibrant Violin Concerto on a program that also features a luscious arrangement for orchestra of Brahms’s Piano Quartet in G minor that abounds with memorable melodies. Bach’s Ricercare from Musical Offering, with its dialogue of overlapping voices, creates a brilliant and complex musical structure, and brings the inventive genius of Bach to the forefront.

Bach, arr. Webern Ricercare from Musical Offering
  Mendelssohn Violin Concerto

Brahms, arr. Schoenberg Piano Quartet in G minor

For additional information, call the Symphony Box Office at (210) 554-1010. For groups of 10 or more, call (210) 554-1066.

This program is generously sponsored by San Antonio Symphony League.

click here for program notes

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The Nutcracker

Buy now
November 29, 2013  to December 1, 2013
December 6, 2013  to December 8, 2013  

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- Live music -
 
November 29, 7 p.m. | November 30, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. | December 1, 2 p.m.
December 6, 7 p.m. | December 7, 2 p.m. & 7 p.m. | December 8, 2 p.m.

 

Thursday, November 14, 2013

Monroe, I hear you calling

Traveling to Monroe, LA Friday Nov 15 to do some playing with ULM Horn Prof. James Boldin. Funny guy, great player and new dad. Looking forward to working with my friends and colleagues in the ULM/NELA Horn Choir again next year in 2014.











the Mississippi Symphony (Jackson) offers Verdi's superb Requiem this Saturday November 15, 2013

From the MSO website

Selby and Richard McRae Foundation Bravo Series - Bravo II: Verdi’s Requiem

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Othalie Graham, soprano

Janara Kellerman, mezzo-soprano

John Pickle, tenor

Mark Walters, baritone

7:30 PM, Saturday, November 16, 2013

Thalia Mara Hall

Verdi's incomparable Requiem, full of towering melodies, embraces the power of the requiem mass text with drama and driving rhythm.  Four international singers and the combined choirs of the University of Mississippi and the Millsaps Singers join an augmented MSO for a stage full of musicians on this incredible evening.

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Baton rouge Symphony Orchesra Masterworks II November 14, 2013


From the BRSO website

Investar Bank Masterworks Series

 

BRSO Music Director, Michael Moffitt

Thursday, November 14, 2013, 7:30pm River Center Theatre for the Performing Arts Masterworks II

Soloist, Cellist Dennis Parker



TCHAIKOVSKY - Suite from Sleeping Beauty



SHOSTAKOVICH - Cello Concerto No. 1
STRAVINSKY - Divertimento from 'Fairy's Kiss'
TCHAIKOVSKY - Suite from Swan Lake


Buying tickets online is safe, easy and 24/7!
For assistance, call the box office at (225) 383-0500 ext. 100.

Office hours are Monday-Friday 9AM-4:30PM and 9AM-1PM on concert days.

Please be advised phone lines are often busy for our small staff and we appreciate your patience! Voicemails are encouraged and will be returned in the order they are received.

For subscription tickets, click here.

For single tickets and special events, click here.

For a Masterworks seating chart, click here.

Saturday, November 9, 2013

San Antonio Symphony Orchestra November 8, 9 and 10, 2013


San Antonio Symphony

From the San Antonio webpage

Classics 3

Nov 8 8:00 pm & Nov 9 7:00 pm, 2013
Majestic Theater

Sebastian Lang-Lessing, conductor
Cecile Licad, piano


Rachmaninoff                          Piano Concerto No. 2 Bruckner                                      Symphony No. 6



Veterans Day: Salute to Service Free concert

This is a FREE concert but tickets are required, limit of 2 tickets per person. All phone orders and online orders will be accessed a $3.00 processing fee per order and your tickets will be held for you at the Majestic Theatre entrance at will call.




Nov 10, 2013

November 10, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. | Majestic Theatre

Akiko Fujimoto, conductor, San Antonio Symphony


Captain Rafael Toro-Quiñones, conductor, United States Air Force Band of the West
Randy Beamer, narrator


Join the San Antonio Symphony and the United States Air Force Band of the West as we celebrate our 9th Annual Veterans Day Concert: Salute to Service.  This [...]

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Box Office Information


The San Antonio Symphony Box Office is located at 130 East Travis St., Suite #550 (Fifth Floor of the IBC Bank Building)
San Antonio, TX 78205

The Box Office is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday-Friday
Phone: 210-554-1010 | Fax: 210-554-1034

There is free short-term box office parking in the IBC Bank lot building on the corner of St. Mary’s and Travis.
Method of Payment:
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Tickets for Symphony Concerts at the Majestic Theatre can also be purchased at Ticketmaster Outlets or at the Majestic Theatre Box Office
For the quickest response to most questions, please email us at tickets@sasymphony.org.

The Majestic Theatre Box Office is located at 226 E. Houston Street
San Antonio, Texas 78205
Hours: 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Monday-Friday. Saturday hours vary weekly.
Please call to confirm.
Phone: (210) 226-3333
FAX: (210) 226-3377

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Policies: All sales are final, and there are no exchanges or refunds. Everyone, regardless of age, must have a ticket (unless otherwise advertised). Prices, shows, schedules or artists are subject to change.
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SA Auditions


Orchestra job opportunities are posted here.

ORCHESTRA OPENINGS
Please email auditions@sasymphony.org with your one page resume to apply for the positions below.
Please note – after your resume is received, you will receive a confirmation email from us. If you do not receive this email within 5 business days, we have NOT received your resume.

Section Viola
Audition Dates: January 6/7, 2014
Resume Deadline: December 1, 2013
Repertoire – 2014 Viola Repertoire

Section Bass
Audition Dates: January 13/14, 2014
Resume Deadline: December 8, 2013
Repertoire – 2014 Section Bass Repertoire

 4th/Utility Horn
Audition Dates: February 3/4, 2014
Resume Deadline: December 15, 2013
Repertoire – 2014 4th Utility Horn Repertoire

Thursday, November 7, 2013

Acadiana Symphony Orchestra celebrates Disney - Saturday November 9, 2013


From the Acadiana Symphony Webpage

Bo and Jerry Ramsay present Disney's FANTASIA sponsored by IBERIABank


Masterwork Concert No.3
9-Nov-2013 at 4 pm

Music Director Muriusz Smolij

Heymann Performing Arts Center

Buy your tickets today! 
Fantasia 2000--Groundbreaking marriage of symphonic music and animation! Disney movie projected on a large screen with the original soundtrack performed by your Acadiana Symphony Orchestra including selections by Tchaikovsky, Beethoven, Debussy, and Respighi.

Pre-Concert VIP Party for Children--musical games, dancing, face painting, and cookies & milk with a real princess and other special guests! Come dressed as your favorite princess, prince or friendly character.


Special thanks to our sponsors: Bo & Jerry Ramsay
   
  

Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra's Beethoven & Bluejeans Saturday November 9 and 10, 2013




Beethoven & Blue Jeans
From the ASO website


Location: Robinson Center Music Hall (directions)
Price Range: $14 - $53 


November 9, 2013                                                      
Saturday at 8:00 PM                                               

Johann Strauss’s Overture to Die Fledermaus
Beethoven’s Symphony No. 4
Friedrich Gulda's Concerto for Cello and Wind Orchestra                                                                   
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November 10, 2013
Sunday at 3:00 PM

Waco Symphony in concert Saturday evening November 9, 2013

FROM the Waco Symphony webpage

John Sharp

 John Sharp,Principal cellist Chicago Symphony in concert

Sat. November 9, 2013
7:30 p.m.

with Music Director/Conductor Stephen Heyde


 All concerts will be held in Waco Hall on the Baylor University campus.

Waco native John Sharp—principal cellist with the Chicago Symphony Orchestra since 1986—returns home for a special performance





GINASTERA
Four Dances from Estancia ELGAR
Concerto for Cello and Orchestra

With a tribute to the 150th Anniversary of the Gettysburg Address

254-754-0851  —  Fax: 254-752-8611 info@wacosymphony.com Mailing address:
P.O. Box 1201, Waco, TX 76703
Office:
600 Austin Ave., Suite 10, Waco, TX
in the St. Charles Place, corner of Sixth St.
and Austin Ave., facing Sixth St.
Office Hours:
M-Th 9:00-12:00 and 1:00-4:30 • F 9:00-1:00

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Saturday, November 2, 2013

Classics in Film Saturday November 2, 2013 7:30 pm UT Tyler Cowan Center

November 2 , 2013 , 7:30 p.m.
Location
UT Tyler Cowan Center 

FROM the ETSO Website 
 East Texas Classics in Film
 
Order your subscription online or call 903-566-7424.



 conductor Richard Lee   soprano Suzie LeBlanc
 
Host Chris Abraham

Program

R Strauss:  Also Sprach Zarathustra
2001: A Space Odyssey
Strauss:  Blue Danube Waltz
2001: A Space Odyssey
Vivaldi:  Nulla in mundo pax sincera
Shine
Handel:  Ombra mai fu
Dangerous Liasons
Rossini:  Una voce poco fa
Citizen Kane
Bartok:  Music for strings, celeste,
              percussion, mvt 3
The Shining
J Williams:  Throne Room/End Credits
Star Wars
Intermission
Mascagni:  Intermezzo Cavalleria Rusticana
Raging Bull
Mozart:  Symphony no. 25 in g, mvt 1
Amadeus
Morricone:  Gabriel’s oboe  
Arr. Hal Leon        The Mission
Gershwin:    Summertime
Porgy & Bess
Arlen:   Somewhere over the Rainbow
The Wizard of Oz
Barber:  Adagio for Strings
Platoon
Rossini:  Barber of Seville Overture
Looney Tunes

*Chris Abraham replaces the previously announced Stewart Smith.
Programming subject to change