This season we have world-class soloists both on the pops side and with the classical series. We will be sharing the stage with the outstanding percussionist Dame Evelyn Glennie, Tomoko Kanamaru on the piano, and all the way to the Men of Motown, the Symphony of Southeast Texas has something for you. This will be our biggest and best season as we celebrate 65 years of bringing great music to … [Read more...] about Fanfares & Festivals – Our 65th Anniversary Season
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Newsletter – Vol. 31, No. 1
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
Symphony Enchants Area School Children
Beaumont Enterprise | The Symphony of Southeast Texas performs onstage at the Jefferson Theater during the first of its four annual Youth Education Concerts Tuesday morning. Students from school districts throughout Southeast Texas and home-schooled children filled the theater seats, many of them getting their first exposure to a symphony performance. Conductor Chelsea Tipton offered historic … [Read more...] about Symphony Enchants Area School Children
Local Symphony’s Concertmaster Aims to Bring Classical, Folk Music to Cuba
Beaumont Enterprise | He wanted to be the first astronaut to play the violin in space. It was a childhood dream that inspired the name of Matthew Detrick's music ensemble, Apollo Chamber Players. Detrick, Symphony of Southeast Texas concertmaster, co-founded the ensemble in 2008 with a mission to weave classical with folk music, exposing audiences to different cultures of the world. "The … [Read more...] about Local Symphony’s Concertmaster Aims to Bring Classical, Folk Music to Cuba
Russian Nights
“Russian Nights” will be a special treat for our concert goers of Southeast Texas on April 16. We will kick the concert off with the bombastic “Festive Overture” by Dimitri Shostakovich. Joining us on this program will be the Symphony of Southeast Texas Chorus on two selections, the “Polovetsian Dances” by Alexander Borodin the wonderful “Chichester Psalms” by Leonard Bernstein. Bernstein … [Read more...] about Russian Nights
American Classics and a Swingin’ Pops concert for 2016
Our third Classics Series program is special treat where we will explore the music of some of our very own American composers. I have a great passion for the music of American composers and their influence on the European music scene. Oftentimes when we think of American music we think of jazz, but the interesting aspect of this program is that there is not jazz in any of the music that we are … [Read more...] about American Classics and a Swingin’ Pops concert for 2016
The Journey Continues…
After the great success of our opening concert, “Latin Treasures,” and the “Symphony at Shangri La” performance, we are super excited about our upcoming second Classics Series concert. We are going to continue our journey around the world as we head to Germany. We will be featuring two members of our very own Symphony of Southeast Texas, Thomas Schroeder and Sonya Matoussova on the Vivaldi Duo … [Read more...] about The Journey Continues…
SOST, Around the World
Well, it is time to kick off another season with the Symphony of Southeast Texas! I could not be more excited about this season’s offerings as we take the SOST around the world on a musical journey. We will visit Latin America, Germany, Russia and the United States. Our journey begins with music from our neighbors to the south in Mexico. What I love about this music is the colorful use of … [Read more...] about SOST, Around the World
