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The Symphony of Southeast Texas is proud to announce our third Classic Series concert, Liberty: The Pursuit of Endurance. Maestro Chelsea Tipton II will lead your SOST with music that reveals the splendor of full orchestral music, expressing the many colors of each instrumental section.  As we begin our concerts with distinctive fanfares, Kevin Day’s Lightspeed is a fanfare for the entire … [Read more...] about SOST’s Liberty concert on February 4

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is thrilled to announce the results of the 2023 Concerto Competition. The first-place winner is pianist Matthew Lou from Beaumont. He won the prize of $750 and the honor of playing his competition piece, Mendelssohn’s Piano Concerto in g minor, at the Youth Education Concert. Led by Maestro Chelsea Tipton II, the SOST orchestra will perform this concert on April … [Read more...] about Matthew Lou wins 2023 Concerto Competition

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is excited to announce our Home for the Holidays concert of the 2022-23 season, Platinum Jubilee: a Celebration of Resilience. Join us Sunday, December 4, 2022 at 3pm when the SOST will ring in the holiday season with a concert including your favorite Christmas music at the Julie Rogers Theatre.  The SOST orchestra, under the direction of Maestro Chelsea … [Read more...] about Home for the Holidays Concert December 4

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is proud to announce our second Classic Series concert, French Connection. Maestro Chelsea Tipton II will lead your SOST with music that draws mightily on myth and imagery of tales from long ago. We begin with Paul Dukas’ fanfare from the ballet La Peri, one of his best-known works.  Heavily scored for brass, it is no wonder that this fanfare is frequently … [Read more...] about SOST’s French Connection on November 12

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is proud to announce our first POPS concert of the 70th Anniversary season, A Texas Tribute.  The wonderful Maestro Chelsea Tipton II, celebrating his 14th year with SOST, leads us in our concert Saturday, October 15, 2022 at the Julie Rogers Theatre. It is our pleasure to welcome back to Beaumont, Kelli and Bob Phillips as they celebrate 50 years with the … [Read more...] about A Texas Tribute POPS Concert October 15

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is proud to announce our new season, Platinum Jubilee: A Celebration of Resilience. Seventy years of continuous symphonic music, and our goal for this year is to celebrate; to start each concert with a fanfare and feature programs and guest artists we are sure you’ll enjoy.  It is an honor to provide our ever-growing community with a first-rate symphony … [Read more...] about SOST Announces Season Opener September 17

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is proud to announce our new season, Platinum Jubilee: A Celebration of Resilience. Seventy years of continuous symphonic music, and our goal for this year is to celebrate; to start each concert with a fanfare and feature programs and guest artists we are sure you’ll enjoy.  It is an honor to provide our ever-growing community with a first-rate symphony … [Read more...] about SOST Announces our 70th Season

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Symphony of Southeast Texas Chelsea Tipton, II, Music Director & Conductor ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR PRINCIPAL TIMPANI Please post or forward to interested parties. July 1, 2022 Beaumont, Texas The Symphony of Southeast Texas announces auditions for Principal Timpani, to be held in Beaumont, Texas, on Saturday, September 24th. AUDITION … [Read more...] about Symphony of Southeast Texas announces auditions for Principal Timpani