Katy Judd

Today, August 5, is Blogger Day, and what better way to celebrate than highlight the top five blogs from last season. Over the course of 2020–21, the Houston Symphony overcame the challenges of COVID-19 with both in-hall, socially distanced concerts and livestreams (viewed in over 40 countries and all 50 states!) Read more from the … Continued

In recent decades, a novel form of therapy is developing in the mental health profession, aimed at reducing stress and physical discomfort for patients. Music therapy focuses on providing a deeper connection to music via therapeutic and homeopathic means. To better understand this phenomenal treatment, we sat down with music therapist Melissa Sandoval and Houston … Continued

In partnership with Spec’s Wine, Spirits, and Finer Foods, our friends at Frankly Organic Vodka, a distillery based in Austin, are donating $1 on every bottle sold throughout July and August in support of the Houston Symphony’s education and community initiatives. Frankly Organic prides itself on using organic ingredients with no refined sugar, gluten, GMOs, … Continued

After a year that reminded so many of us just how valuable live musical experiences are, our upcoming season promises to be one of the most emotional and highly anticipated in our 108-year history. From Beethoven 5 and 9 to Return of the Jedi on the big screen and music of Aretha Franklin, there are … Continued

A Reflection on Pride Month with Principal POPS Conductor Steven Reineke     Each June, Pride Month celebrates the history, accomplishments, and uniqueness of the LGTBQ+ community, while also recognizing their continued movement and calls for equality. Throughout history, the achievements of LGTBQ+ musicians—including greats like Tchaikovsky, Poulenc, and Leonard Bernstein; to contemporary composers like Mohammed Fairouz, … Continued