On Friday, Nov. 18, we’re embarking on a brand new concert adventure! While our regular Houston Symphony audiences can probably differentiate between Berlioz and Brahms at the drop of a hat, many people just don’t quite get what classical music is all about. Codas and concertos and cadenzas … what? We decided that enough was … Continued
The summer of 2011 marked the Houston Symphony’s second annual OH SNAP! photo contest. Throughout the month of June and ending with the Fourth of July’s ExxonMobil A Star Spangled Salute, patrons had the opportunity to photograph our concerts at Miller Outdoor Theatre. The winning images are broken into five separate categories: Audience, Family & … Continued
Music has been a significant part of my life from a very young age. My grandparents played a large role in making me interested in music as a child. I’ve got lots of wonderful memories of going to concerts with my grandparents and learning to play the piano at their house. Grandpa has said on … Continued
Earlier this month, Associate Conductor Robert Franz spoke with Radio Disney about the 2010-2011 Weatherford Family Concert Series, which kicks off tomorrow with our Masquerade Ball. While Robert isn’t on hand this weekend (the orchestra will be led by Andreas Franco), grab the kiddies and bring them to the computer room to have Robert read … Continued
You too can learn to do the Symphony Shuffle! Follow these easy step-by-step instructions and you’ll be on the FAST track to a career in arts administration! Choose a destination; this is where you’ll find yourself in a few moments time. 1. Stand with feet facing forward, and legs shoulder-width apart. 2. Lean your head … Continued
Last fall, all of our donors received a letter and/or email introducing myself (Danny Hutchins), Samantha Gonzalez and Jessica Ford. The Symphony hired us as Patron Services Specialists in September in an effort to provide a more personal approach to customer service for our donors. I thought I’d give you all a closer look at … Continued