The Facts previews Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s 40th anniversary concert

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra has been making beautiful music in Brazosport for 40 years and will be celebrating its anniversary at the upcoming concert, “Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6”, on Sunday, November 6 at 4:00 PM in The Clarion at Brazosport College. The Facts published a preview article in today’s (11/3) edition, highlighting the founding of the organization and it’s growth over the years.

Read the article online at The Facts website!

Then, if you haven’t purchased your tickets to the concert yet, get them NOW!

Celebrate Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s 40th Anniversary with Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6

Join us as we celebrate 40 years with Brazosport Symphony Orchestra at the second concert of the 2022-2023 season, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6 on Sunday, November 6 at 4:00 PM at The Clarion on Brazosport College’s campus! Founded in 1982, BSO has been making beautiful music for 40 seasons, playing classical and pops concerts for local audiences and visitors alike.

This concert will feature composer Ludwig Van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 6, known as the Pastoral Symphony, along with other classical favorites. We’ll also be throwing a 40th anniversary bash for BSO, featuring cake!

Bring the whole family to enjoy this celebration of BSO’s musical legacy AND the timeless music of Beethoven.

Tickets are $30 for adults, $22 for seniors/veterans and $16 for students, and parking at The Clarion is free.

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Perfectly Paired: An Evening with Bob & Kelli Phillips

Join us for Perfectly Paired: An Evening with Bob & Kelli Phillips on Friday, September 30 from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM at the Doris Williams Civic Center in Lake Jackson!

Participate in a Meet & Greet with Bob & Kelli Phillips, hosts of Texas Country Reporter.

Enjoy a food & wine tasting tour of Texas, catered by On the River, featuring delicious food paired with Texas wines.

Participate in an online silent auction to bid on some fantastic items including a guided fishing trip, charcoal BBQ grill, custom handmade jewelry and more! (Register, view & bid on items: https://brazosport.home.qtego.net/) Plus, purchase raffle tickets to win a cowboy hat stuffed with $1,000 in gift cards and certificates!

Tickets are $75. Guests must over the age of 21.

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Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s “Dreams of Youth” concert previewed in The Facts

The Facts featured Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s final concert of the 2022-2023 season, Dreams of Youth, on the front page of today’s (5/4) paper. The article,”Brazosport Symphony Orchestra honors three local students”, provides an overview of what audiences can expect at the concert, as well as interviews with each of the three winners of BSO’s 2022 Whit Phillips Memorial Young Artist Competition.

Visit The Facts online to read the article and see photos, then purchase tickets to the concert, slated for Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 PM at The Clarion at Brazosport College!

(Photos by Jeremy Hill for The Facts; pictured left to right: Frank Carmona, Jr., Shawn MacGregor & Zen Smith)

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra “Dreams of Youth” concert set for May 7

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s final concert of the year, “Dreams of Youth”, is scheduled for Saturday, May 7 at 7:30 PM at The Clarion at Brazosport College. Make plans to join us at this special concert, featuring classical favorites inspired by dreams and the three winners of the 2022 Whit Phillips Memorial Young Artist Competition.

This year’s winners will show off their talents and skills in solos and playing with the orchestra and include Frank Carmona, Jr. on saxophone, Shawn MacGregor on clarinet and Zen Smith on oboe.

Tickets are $25 for adults, $22 for seniors/veterans and $16 for students.

Purchase your tickets ASAP!

“Jazz Meets Classical: Featuring Robert Walzel” concert featured in The Facts

The Facts featured Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s Jazz Meets Classical: Featuring Robert Walzel in today’s (4/1) paper in advance of the upcoming concert, scheduled for Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 PM at The Clarion.

BSO president Paula Matzke talked about the concert’s special guests (and former Lake Jackson residents) Walzel and Jill Wagner Stewart, as well as the contribution of Ryan Lindveit, who composed an original piece featuring the melodies composed by the 2022 Young Melody winners. This year’s winners are three young ladies from local elementary and intermediate schools: Evalyn Pearson, Dianaly Torres and Susanne Espinoza.

Read the story online at The Facts and THEN purchase your tickets to the concert!

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra to share stage with 2022 Young Melody winners

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s upcoming concert, “Jazz Meets Classical: Featuring Robert Walzel”, scheduled for Saturday, April 2 at The Clarion will feature several special guests. In addition to performances by former Lake Jackson resident Walzel, the concert will include the three winners from BSO’s 2022 Young Melody Challenge.

The annual contest invites elementary, middle and junior high students to submit their own melodies for judging. The winning melodies are given to composer and Lake Jackson native Ryan Lindveit, who creates an original song incorporating the students’ melodies.

BSO will perform the world premiere of this piece with the young composers on stage helping BSO conductor Brian Casey conduct the piece.

This year’s winners include the following students:

  • Evalyn Pearson is a second-grade student at AP Beutel Elementary in Lake Jackson. Evalyn’s winning melody is called “Ocean Evalyn“.  Evalyn’s music teacher, Ms. Narlene Plank, plays flute with BSO.
  • Dianaly Torres is a fifth-grade student at Clute Intermediate School. Dianaly’s winning melody is titled “Dianaly’s Blooming Notes“.  Dianaly’s music teacher, Ms. Marie Sanders, sings with the Brazosport College and Community Choir and has performed on stage with BSO.
  • Susanne Espinoza is a fifth-grade student at Clute Intermediate School. Susanne’s winning melody is called “Sunrise“.  Susanne’s orchestra teacher, Mr. Darren Tidwell, plays violin and is BSO’s Concertmaster.

Don’t miss out on seeing Walzel and the award-winning young composers. Reserve your seats NOW!

 

 

 

 

 

Evalyn with BSO conductor Brian Casey

Dianaly with Maestro Casey

Susanne with Mr. Casey

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra welcomes Lake Jackson native for upcoming concert

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra is welcoming home Lake Jackson’s own Robert Walzel in Jazz Meets Classical: Featuring Robert Walzel on Saturday, April 2 at 7:30 PM at The Clarion. This concert will also include BSO’s Young Melody Competition winners.

 

Since 2010, Robert Walzel has served as dean of the University of Kansas School of Music. Performing extensively in essentially all mediums featuring clarinet and saxophone, he is hailed by critics as a “remarkable clarinet virtuoso” possessing “great finesse”, a “rich, warm, focused tone” and “effortless technique.” Featured in performances throughout the United States and around the world, Walzel has performed in 30 countries and presented master classes and lectures at several of the world’s leading music schools.

 

Partnering with pianist Steven Glaser as the Con Fuoco Duo, a collaboration extending 30 years, Walzel has toured as an Artistic Ambassador for the United States Information Agency (Department of State). A proponent of jazz and other culturally influenced music, he has premiered and recorded several new works written for him. He is featured on multiple recording labels including Albany, Navona, Con Fuoco Digital and Mark Records.

 

Walzel served on the faculty at Texas Tech University and as Principal Clarinetist of the Lubbock Symphony Orchestra for 11 years prior to moving to Kansas. Previous administrative leadership positions include those at Sam Houston State University in Texas and at the University of Utah. A past president of the International Clarinet Association, he has served two full terms as a commissioner on the Commission on Accreditation for the National Association of Schools of Music.

 

Walzel is a 1977 graduate of Brazoswood High School and remains grateful for the rich and supportive musical culture of the Brazosport community…particularly his foundational music teachers Ernest Clark, Rod Cannon, Herman Gauthier, Fred McDonald and his first music teacher, Iona Walzel.

 

Purchase your tickets online *OR* call 979-265-7661 or stop by the Box Office during regular business hours (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Mon.-Fri.).

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s “Playing with Fire!” concert featured in The Facts

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s fourth concert of the 2021-2022 season, “Playing with Fire!”, was recently featured in The Facts before the decision was made to postpone it due to facility closures at Brazosport College and The Clarion. The online article has been updated to reflect the new event date.

Hear from BSO conductor Brian Casey and president Paula Matzke about the upcoming concert, including the 2022 Composition Contest winner and the fire-themed music to be featured, such as the Concert Suite from “Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire”.

Read the article online…THEN get tickets to the concert, slated for Saturday, February 19 at 7:30 PM at The Clarion (across the parking lot from The Center at Brazosport College).

Brazosport Symphony Orchestra’s “Playing with Fire!” concert postponed to February 19

Due to inclement weather and the closure of Brazosport College and The Clarion, Brazosport Symphony Orchestra has been forced to postpone “Playing with Fire!”, originally scheduled for February 5. The new date for the concert is Saturday, February 19 at 7:30 PM at The Clarion.

Make plans now to join BSO for this fire-themed concert and get your tickets NOW!