Developing the Whole Child: The Houston Symphony Elementary Residency

After three years of transformative educational experiences at Crespo Elementary, the Houston Symphony is planning to transition our intensive Elementary Residency to a new Houston ISD school for the 2018-19 through 2020-21 school years. As we embark on this transition, we have the opportunity to reflect on all we’ve accomplished at Crespo. According to Crespo … Continued

Crespo Elementary Bounces Back After Hurricane Harvey

Students and teachers across Houston faced many challenges during the first weeks of the school year as they dealt with the aftermath of Hurricane Harvey. Late starts, damaged facilities, and the stress of uncertainty permeated campuses throughout the region. Despite the late start to the school year, Crespo Elementary students are eager to embrace a new year of … Continued

Symphony Fosters New Orchestra Program at Ortiz Middle School

With the help of Houston ISD district leadership, Ortiz Middle School has earned fine arts magnet status and is in its first year of offering an orchestra program. Located near Hobby Airport in southeast Houston, Ortiz Middle School’s budding orchestra program promises students new opportunities to engage with music in a less affluent part of … Continued

Making Spirits Bright: Bringing Music to Our Community

At the Houston Symphony, nothing gives us more joy than sharing the music we love, and as an organization we are committed to sharing music with as many people in our community as we possibly can. This means that in addition to our busy concert schedule, our musicians are out and about all over Houston … Continued

Announcing Our New Crespo Elementary School Residency

At the Houston Symphony, we believe that everyone in our community should have access to great orchestral music regardless of ability to pay. With over 20 free concerts per year, a Student Concert Series that reached over 55,000 students during the 2014-15 Season and numerous free musician visits to schools, hospitals and community centers, we … Continued

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