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The Baroque meets the Classical Eras, through tonight's program. Traditionally, our second classics concert features the many talented musicians of SOST. Tonight we'll hear the brilliance of our soloists, as well as the genius of the classical era's beloved composers. Mozart's fascination with opera buffa mixed his love of comedy with his salient orchestration and […]
SOST celebrates the holidays with a new program this year. we welcome back guest artist Conner O'Brien, guest artist in last year's pop concert "Oh What a Night!" Conner has a special program of holiday favorites from Winter Wonderland, The Christmas Song, and many others. He'll also lead a festive sing along to get everyone […]
The Elegance of Elgar sweeps us into the romantic period, but not before a triumphal announcement of the Fanfare for the Common Man by American composer, Aaron Copland. Originally written as one of the fourteen fanfares, this theme has prevailed as one of Copland's signature works. Our journey to the romantic period begins with none […]
Get ready to get up and dance in the aisles as these four men bring back the days of the Four Tops, the Temptations, and so many other greats from the Motown sound. Backed by their rhythm section and our SOST, Cushney, David, Pierre, and Darryl bring the harmonies, the solos, and the dance steps […]
Due to the effects of Hurricane Harvey, the Lutcher Theater has rescheduled Symphony at Shangri La to perform on Sunday, March 25, 2018. Join the Symphony on the beautiful grounds of Shangri La Gardens in Orange, TX. Tickets are $15. Please note that tickets for this event are not part of the season subscription and […]
Our final concert of our anniversary season can be characterized as Olympic, Glorious, and Bombastic! Michael Torke's Javelin, originally commissioned for the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra's 50th Anniversary, was also featured in that city's Summer Olympics in 1996. The 591 measures is but nine minutes long, thus rocketing us through the piece like a javelin through […]
The Symphony of Southeast Texas is strongly committed to the education and development of our area students through the arts. This year, the Symphony will host an educational concert for all 5th graders where students will learn the relationship of music and academic elements and how they relate to Language Arts and Social Studies. In […]
The Symphony of Southeast Texas is strongly committed to the education and development of our area students through the arts. This year, the Symphony will host an educational concert for all 5th graders where students will learn the relationship of music and academic elements and how they relate to Language Arts and Social Studies. In […]
The Symphony of Southeast Texas is pleased to present “Port Arthur Pops”, a symphonic pops concert free of charge. A special addition to SOST’s 65 th Anniversary season, the concert will take place on Friday, May 11 th 7:30 at Lamar State College-Port Arthur’s Performing Arts Theater. This free concert is part of the Symphony’s […]
Welcome to The Symphony of Southeast Texas’ annual July 4th tribute concert. The Symphony is proud to be a part of the City of Beaumont’s 32nd Annual Fourth of July Celebration activities honoring those, past and present, who have so bravely served this country to ensure our freedom. We are grateful for the generous support […]
Classics Series I Jazz Meets Classics Bernstein: On the Town Ellington: Black, Brown and Beige Suite Rissman: Newly commissioned work by SOST; Cause of Action Gershwin: An American in Paris Featuring dancers from Beaumont Civic Ballet. Pre-Concert Talk: 6:30pm Sponsor Guest Artist Sponsor: Sandra Clark Overview: It’s been said […]
Pops I Byron Stripling and Carmen Bradford’s chemistry lights up the stage as they take you on a journey through the most famous duets and solos recorded by two of jazz’s greatest legends. Byron and Carmen provide a musical reincarnation of Louis Armstrong and Ella Fitzgerald. Featuring hits of the Great American Songbook, they recreate one of the most memorable collaborations in […]
Classics Series II With soloist, Tim Dueppen. Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture Albrechtsberger: Concerto for Alto Trombone Tim Dueppen, alto trombone Beethoven: Symphony No. 6 Sponsors: Guest Artist Sponsor: Natalie and S.L. Greenberg Overview: Our second Classics concert takes us to the pastoral and pictorial settings in Europe from land and sea. […]
Music is usually the background of our Christmas celebrations and SOST has it all-favorite carols, sacred works from all religious traditions to music from the Nutcracker or other holiday gems. Meant to help our community get into the holiday spirit, Home for the Holidays is a family tradition here in Southeast Texas. Guest Artists: Lance […]
with Port Arthur ISD present The Sounds of Christmas Featuring the Symphony of Southeast Texas & the Memorial High School Choir Tuesday, December 18 7:00 PM Woodrow Wilson Early College High School 1500 Lakeshore Drive, Port Arthur, TX 77640 Concert is free to the community. Please call 409-543-8699 to reserve your seats!
