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Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 4
A Word with Claire Huangci Q) What was the first tune(s) you learned? A). I believe on top, the ordinary tunes like chopsticks and Bach minuet. The first piece I was extremely proud to learn was Silent Night in time for the holidays. Q) … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 4
Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 3
A Word with Tim Dueppen Q) When and why did you start playing? A) I began playing in trombone in the 7th grade in Band Class. I had originally wanted to play French Horn, but they did not have enough instruments so I went to Euphonium. After a year of playing Euphonium, I moved to trombone and have been there ever since! Q) Which musicians do you admire or were you … [Read more...] about Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 3
Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 2
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
Newsletter – Vol. 32, No. 1
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
Newsletter – Vol. 31, No. 5
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
Newsletter – Volume 31, No. 4
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
Newsletter – Volume 31, No. 3
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