Oct. 29

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

About This Concert

America’s oldest continuously active professional musical organization comes to Houston to celebrate the United States’ 250th anniversary!
Enjoy an unforgettable evening with one of the most acclaimed bands in the world, featuring traditional band repertoire, John Philip Sousa’s “Daughters of Texas” and “The Stars and Stripes Forever”, music of Frank Sinatra, selections from Back to the Future, and a patriotic salute to the Armed Forces.

This concert is free, but tickets are required for admission. Please note that the performance does not include the Houston Symphony, and large handbags or backpacks will not be permitted inside the hall.

What To Expect?

Celebration vibes! It’s Opening Weekend, and we’re pulling out all the stops with large-scale works filled with eye-popping spectacle and rafter-shaking sonic force. Be part of the glamour and excitement of Opening Night at Jones Hall.

Drama & Fire from its eerie opening to its glittering, explosive finale, Stravinsky’s revolutionary Firebird will leave you spellbound.

World-renowned for her lustrous voice, Grammy Award-winning soprano Angel Blue makes her Houston Symphony debut.

Tickets

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Wednesday, Oct. 29

7:30 P.M. at Jones Hall

This is a free event, but tickets are required

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Artists

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

“The President’s Own” United States Marine Band

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Sponsors

Concert Sponsor and Lead Gala Underwriter

The Cullen Foundation Maestro's Fund

Grand Guarantor

Video enhancement of Houston Symphony concerts is made possible by the Albert & Ethel Herzstein Foundation through a special gift celebrating the foundation's 50th anniversary in 2015

Extras

Additional Information

Doors Open:

60 mins. pre-concert

Prelude:

No Prelude

Duration

Approx. 120 mins

Intermission

20 mins.

Age Limit

Age 6+

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