The music of Billy Joel and Elton John are classic pop standards of our generation. While it would be great to bring both superstars to play with our orchestra, we are featuring the music of Jeans ‘n Classics as a great alternative. I have performed with this group last year in New Haven, CT and they rocked our concerts to standing ovations. Jean Meilleur and John … [Read more...] about Maestro’s Notes: The Piano Man meets the Rocket Man
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Newsletter – Vol. 33, No. 2
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The Piano Man meets the Rocket Man
The Symphony of Southeast Texas is pleased to announce our first POPS concert of the 67th season, The Piano Man Meets the Rocket Man. Our performance on October 5, 2019 is all about Classic Rock ‘n Roll! Musical genres, whether classical, romantic or rock, are too frequently categorized and subsequently performed within specific boxes. Can you imagine the music of Mozart or Bach appearing with … [Read more...] about The Piano Man meets the Rocket Man
Update to The Titans of the Classics concert
The Symphony of Southeast Texas regrets to announce that Maestro Chelsea Tipton II will not be able to conduct the opening concert of the Symphony of Southeast Texas due to a death in his family. The concert on September 14, The Titans of the Classics featuring pianist Philippe Bianconi, will be performed in its entirety. The concert will be conducted by SOST clarinetist, Ronald White. The … [Read more...] about Update to The Titans of the Classics concert
Maestro’s Notes: The Titans of the Classics
We are opening the season with two celebrated masterpieces in the symphonic repertoire. Philippe Bianconi will be sharing the stage with our Symphony of Southeast Texas on the Concerto No. 5 by Ludwig van Beethoven. Philippe has played with the SOST and in the community on numerous occasions, always leaving the audience thrilled by his performances. This Fifth Piano Concerto of Beethoven was a … [Read more...] about Maestro’s Notes: The Titans of the Classics
Newsletter – Vol. 33, No. 1
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The Titans of the Classics: Beethoven and Shostakovich
The Symphony of Southeast Texas is pleased to announce our first concert of the 67th season. Our performance on September 14, 2019 is all about The Power of 5! There’s something about fifths in musical literature. So many composers are recognized after writing their fifth symphony or concerto, including Tchaikovsky, Sibelius, Mendelssohn, Mahler, Beethoven and Shostakovich. This concert features … [Read more...] about The Titans of the Classics: Beethoven and Shostakovich
The Symphony of Southeast Texas announces auditions for the 2019-2020 Season
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: The Symphony of Southeast Texas Chelsea Tipton, II, Music Director & Conductor ANNOUNCES AUDITIONS FOR 2018-19 SEASON Please post or forward to interested parties. July 16, 2019 Beaumont, Texas The Symphony of Southeast Texas announces auditions for the 2019-2020 Season, to be held in Houston, Texas, at Rice University, on Saturday, September 21st. All interested area … [Read more...] about The Symphony of Southeast Texas announces auditions for the 2019-2020 Season