In January, the Houston Symphony welcomed Rolanda Gregory as its new Chief Marketing Officer. A Texas native and University of Houston alum, Rolanda joins the Symphony leadership team after most recently serving as the Vice President of Marketing for the AT&T Performing Arts Center in Dallas. Prior to that position, Rolanda also held senior roles … Continued
Frank Stanford and Principal Trumpet Mark Hughes with the restored cornet. When Houston Symphony donor Frank Stanford talks about his late father, Dr. Walter O. Stanford, his love and admiration for him is immediately evident. “He was my favorite person in the world,” Frank says. “Always was.” In addition to being Frank’s beloved father and … Continued
This season, Music Director Juraj Valčuha will lead the orchestra and special guests in two unforgettable festivals taking place over two weekends: Riots & Scandals: Classical Music that Rocked the World (January 13–15, 2023, and January 20–22, 2023) and Songs of Earth (February 10–12, 2023, and February 17–19, 2023). Here’s a sneak peek of what … Continued
During this season of giving, the Houston Symphony is grateful for the Legacy Society, whose members have included the Houston Symphony Endowment in their long-term estate plans. Through a bequest in a will, life income gift, or other planned giving arrangements, Legacy Society members invest in the durability and growth of our orchestra. In this … Continued
Spotlight: PNC Family Series The Houston Symphony’s PNC Family Concert Series returns for another season of fun and educational orchestra concerts! This series, which takes place on Saturday mornings at 10:00 a.m. and 11:30 a.m., is open to children of all ages and includes interactive concert experiences, themed arts and crafts activities, and our popular … Continued
The Houston Symphony is fortunate to have the generous and longstanding support of The Wortham Foundation, Inc. whose grants play a vital role in maintaining the orchestra’s artistic excellence and organizational strength. The Wortham Foundation, Inc. has been a partner of the Houston Symphony for more than 45 years, and their investment in the Symphony … Continued