Symphony Newsletter

A Word with Byron Stripling What are your fondest musical memories? My father is a classical singer who initially inspired my love of all types of music. We heard classical, jazz, Motown and anything else that was good. Church on Sunday was an all day event because my father was the choir director and my mother a Sunday school teacher . I’ll never forget that feeling of community and the songs … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 2

A word from Maestro Chelsea Tipton on Celebrating 10 Years! I am thrilled to be starting my 10th season with the Symphony of Southeast Texas. I can remember that first year-the variety of music that we played, the guest artists with which we worked, and the artistic quality of our musicians helped me realize that today, SOST has become a real treasure. Enthusiastic responses to our concerts show … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 1

Wrap Up Of The Season The Symphony of Southeast Texas was pleased to present “Port Arthur Pops”, a symphonic pops concert free of charge. A special addition to SOST’s 65th Anniversary season, the concert took place on Friday, May 11th 7:30 at Lamar State College-Port Arthur’s Performing Arts Theater. This free concert was part of the Symphony’s mission to truly reach a greater … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Vol. 31, No. 5

We wrap up our spectacular 65th season with an extraordinary evening of great artistry fulfilling the season’s theme of Fanfares and Festivals. This final concert of our anniversary season can be characterized as Olympic, glorious, and bombastic. We will have the SOST Chorus joining us on stage with the vibrant Poulenc Gloria, which will feature soprano Dr. Jammieca Mott as the soloist. Download … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Volume 31, No. 4

The Symphony of Southeast Texas kicks off 2018 in grand style with the Elegance of Elgar on Saturday, February 10, at 7:30 p.m. at the Julie Rogers Theatre. This concert features returning soloist Tomoko Kanamaru on the piano. The Elegance of Elgar Download | PDF … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Volume 31, No. 3

The Symphony of Southeast Texas requests the honor of your presence for “A Marriage of Bach & Beethoven.” This second classic concert in the series brings us the classical era’s beloved composers Mozart, Bach, and Beethoven, as well as SOST’s very own Mauricio Oliveros, Brian Shook, Jennifer Isadore, and Stanley Chyi. In tonight’s overture, The Marriage of Figaro is a comic opera by Wolfgang … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Vol. 31, No. 2

The fanfare of this season will be unmistakable! As the symphony embarks on their 65th anniversary, fans will be delighted by the unequivocal festivities that only the symphony can bring. From a world famous Dame that hails all the way from England to the much-loved pomp of Motown, young and old alike will be sure to enjoy the ballyhoo of this season. And did we mention this is our 65th … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Vol. 31, No. 1