Tickets on sale for Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s February 17 concert, “A Celebration of American Black Composers”
Tickets are on sale now for Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of the spring, A Celebration of American Black Composers, set for Saturday, February 17 at 7:30 PM at The Clarion at Brazosport College!
The concert will feature the following works, among others:
- Florence Price – Symphony No. 1 in E Minor
- William Grant Still – Symphony No. 1 in A-Flat Major “Afro-American”
- Scott Joplin – The Entertainer
- Duke Ellington medley including: Don’t Get Around Much Anymore, Do Nothin’ Till You Hear From Me, Sophisticated Lady, and It Don’t Mean a Thing (If It Ain’t Got That Swing)
Tickets are $30 for adults, $22 for seniors & veterans, and $16 for students. Reserve your seats online NOW!
Tickets on sale for Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s next concert, “By Way of the Wind”, with guest soloist Robin Spielberg
Join Brazosport Symphony Orchestra on Sunday, November 12 at 4:00 PM for the symphony premiere of By Way of the Wind, featuring guest soloist Robin Spielberg, at The Clarion at Brazosport College. Tickets are on sale now and are $30 for adults, $22 for seniors & veterans, and $16 for students.
A pianist, composer and recording artist, Robin is well known for her expressive technique, melodic composition style and engaging live performances. Her orchestrated works reflect the universal human experience of moving through the world, recounting stories of courage and resilience.
BSO has also partnered with the Lake Jackson location of La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe. Visit the restaurant during business hours (7:00 AM – 9:00 PM) on the day of the concert, mention the BSO and La Madeleine will donate 20% of your ticket to Brazosport Symphony Orchestra!
In advance of the concert, Spielberg is presenting a FREE workshop, Overcoming Performance Anxiety, at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 8 at The Center.
This event is recommended for high school students and older. Non-pianists are invited to bring their instruments. Vocalists are welcome to participate! Read more about the workshop and register online.
BSO’s “Concertmaster’s Choice” previewed in The Facts
Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of the 2023-2024 season, Concertmaster’s Choice, kicks off the organization’s 81st season and pays tribute to its longtime concertmaster Darren Tidwell, who is celebrating 30 years in the role this year.
Set for Saturday, October 7 at 7:30 PM at The Clarion at Brazosport College, the concert will feature Tidwell’s musical selections, including classical pieces like Mozart’s Overture to the Marriage of Figaro and Rossini’s William Tell Overture. Audiences may also recognize contemporary music like AC/DC’s Thunderstruck and Coldplay’s Clocks.
The Facts published a preview of the concert in today’s (10/6) paper, including interviews with Tidwell and BSO conductor Brian Casey, as well as photos from a recent rehearsal. Read the story online.
Then if you don’t yet have tickets to the concert, reserve your seats online now!
“Overcoming Performance Anxiety” Workshop with Robin Spielberg
In advance of her November 12 performance with Brazosport Symphony Orchestra, Steinway artist Robin Spielberg will present a FREE workshop, Overcoming Performance Anxiety, at 7:00 PM on Wednesday, November 8 at The Center.
This event is recommended for high school students and older. Non-pianists are invited to bring their instruments. Vocalists are welcome to participate!
ABOUT THE WORKSHOP:
Performance anxiety or stage fright is a common phenomenon experienced by both professional and amateur musicians, athletes, actors and speakers. Often embarrassment prevents performers from discussing the issues underlying their performance anxiety, or the issues may not be understood or even known. While artists spend hours in classrooms and practice rooms honing their craft, this issue is rarely, if ever, addressed in the classroom environment. This not only results in the artist’s suffering before and during a performance, but greatly diminishes the artist’s opportunity to give his or her best performance.
A founding member of the Atlantic Theater Company, Spielberg incorporates techniques she learned and mastered under the direction of David Mamet, William H. Macy and fellow founding members ATC that greatly diminish, and in some cases, completely eliminate performance anxieties experienced by both students and professionals.
After identifying the underlying issues that create the physical, emotional and mental symptoms associated with P.A., Robin works with each individual, working to gradually take the artist’s/performer’s attention off him or herself, and on to the task at hand: the music. This three-step technique involves 1) music analysis, 2) musical intention, and 3) a creative approach utilizing the performer’s life experience to execute music with truthfulness. The result is an uninhibited, relaxed performance that keeps the artist focused, calm, and ultimately, anxiety free. Music begins to flow and better musical expression is achieved.
Tickets on sale for Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s “Concertmaster’s Choice” concert
Tickets are on sale now for Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s first concert of the 2023-2024 season, Concertmaster’s Choice, slated for 7:30 PM on Saturday, October 7 at The Clarion at Brazosport College. Tickets are $30 for adults, $22 for seniors (65+)/veterans and $16 for students.
Concertmaster’s Choice will feature musical selections including Daugherty’s Red Cape Tango, Grieg’s Lyric Suite, Mozart’s Overture to The Marriage of Figaro and Rossini’s William Tell Overture.
Patrons may also purchase season tickets for the 2023-2024 season, which include all six concerts. Purchase season tickets here.
Support the BSO! Visit the Lake Jackson location of La Madeleine French Bakery & Cafe between 7:00 AM and 9:00 PM on October 7, mention Brazosport Symphony Orchestra and La Madeleine will donate 20% of your bill to BSO!
(Photo of BSO Concertmaster Darren Tidwell by Gerald Roznovsky)
“May the 4th!” concert
“Legends” concert
Saturday, April 6
7:30 PM
The Clarion at Brazosport College
This concert will feature the 2024 winners of the Whit Phillips Memorial Young Artist Competition and Student Melody Challenge winners.
Selections will include:
- The Legend of Zelda – Koji Kondo
- “Russian Sailor’s Dance” from The Red Poppy – Reinhold Gliere
- The Magnificent Seven – Elmer Bernstein