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July 10 7-7:45 p.m. Tonight in the Plaza........................................................................... 1 Letter from the President & CEO..................................................... 2 Download The Pavilion’s apps........................................................ 2 Classical Concert.............................................................................. 3 Biographies........................................................................................ 4 Houston Symphony Orchestra......................................................... 5 Sponsor Spotlight............................................................................... 6 Pavilion Bytes..................................................................................... 6 Education Article............................................................................... 7 New Craft House in the South Plaza................................................ 8 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Hosts EfTA Interns.................. 8 Encore ............................................................................................... 9 Concert Etiquette ............................................................................ 9 Guest Information ............................................................................10

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Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners

Kids Make Art with Texas Children’s Hospital

Our next concert July 24 is The Music of Billy Joel with Michael Cavanaugh. Along with Cavanaugh, the Houston Symphony performs the hits of Billy Joel. It’s sure to be an exciting show, so make sure you come back on the 24th.

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Recently, The Pavilion was honored to be recognized in the June 21, 2014, issue of “Billboard” magazine. “Billboard” is one of the industry-leading magazines that reaches thousands of readers that include music professionals, record label executives, concert promoters and artists. The article features the venue’s 25 seasons of operation as well as the history of The Pavilion and the partnership with Live Nation.

The Pavilion provides free mezzanine and lawn seating for all our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all symphonies and at the ballet and opera, guests are welcome to bring a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs also are provided for free at these events. Please take advantage of this free offer and bring your family, friends and neighbors to The Pavilion this season to enjoy an evening under the stars. You will be glad you did.

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Credits Our Mission Founded in 1990, The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Center is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.

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Shannon Wilson – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer

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Officers

The Pavilion is known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue for Houston Grand Opera and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra. Tonight, we hope you enjoy our classical concert featuring the Houston Symphony and conductor Fabien Gabel. This concert also features the gold medal winner of the 2014 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition, Lin Ma. It’s sure to excite all classical music lovers.

Stop by Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank, Renewal by Andersen & Audi of America to participate in kid-friendly activities.

The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands

Welcome to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and our 25th Season of presenting exceptional performing arts events, educational outreach programs and live music. We are excited about celebrating the arts with our performing arts events that include eight Houston Symphony concerts, a performance by Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera as well as our 19th Annual Children’s Festival.

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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2014 Performing Arts Season Presented by

Letter from the President & CEO

I am looking forward to a spectacular 25th Season and hope to see you on the hill.

Joseph P. Ash – Chairman of the Board Jerry MacDonald – President and CEO Carol P. Garner – Vice Chairman Mark E. Ellis – Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President Lori Figaro – Treasurer

Board of Directors

Bob Abendschein Steve A. Morrow Jeff Beard Steven W. Nance Gary Becker Steve Pate Eric Beylier John Robichau Carolyne Hannan Julie Rock Jeffrey R. Harder Maryann T. Seaman Jason K. Harris Larry Shaffer Peter R. Huntsman Jeffrey H. Shipley Patrick Hynes Nick Vanderpool IV Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D. Steve Van Howe Daniel E. Kolkhorst Marsha K. Williams Estelle P. McLaughlin Janet S. Wong C. Grant Mitchell Director in memoriam Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)

Staff Jerry MacDonald President & CEO

Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Mallory Vanderhieden - Executive Assistant Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales David Schlauch – Operations Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager Josie Reeves – Box Office Manager Mike Karczewski – Assistant Box Office Manager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Carla Denman – VIP & Event Coordinator Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Tyler Blake - Operations Matt Poche - Operations Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Susana Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance Lori Figaro – Chief Financial Officer Natalia Livingston – Senior Accountant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Jenny Lewis – Accountant Stephanie Stone – Accounting Assistant Christine Scully – Director of Development Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator Shannon Wilson – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator Haley Shearer - Marketing Assistant

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Biographies Program

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Thursday, July 10 – 8 p.m.

Fabien Gabel, conductor Among the leading conductors of his generation, Fabien Gabel was appointed music director of the Orchestre Symphonique de Québec in 2011 for an initial four year term. The 2012-13 Season, his first as music director, was marked by consistent critical acclaim for his performances, which generated a renewed sense of excitement among audiences in Québec City and beyond.

Fabien Gabel, conductor Lin Ma, clarinet and Gold medal winner, 2014 Houston Symphony Ima Hogg Young Artist Competition

Gabel first attracted international attention in 2004 as winner of the prestigious Donatella Flick Conducting Competition in London, which gave him the opportunity to conduct the London Symphony Orchestra (LSO). This subsequently led to his appointment as the orchestra’s assistant conductor for the 2004-05 and 2005-06 seasons. Since then, the LSO has engaged him regularly as have the London Philharmonic and the Royal Philharmonic Orchestra (RPO).

Classical Concert Ravel Une barque sur l’océan from “Miroirs”

Weber Clarinet Concerto No. 2 in E-flat major, Opus 74 I. Allegro II. Romanza: Andante III. Alla polacca

Shostakovich Symphony No. 9 in E-flat major, Opus 70 I. Allegro II. Moderato III. Presto— IV. Largo— V. Allegretto

Lin Ma, clarinet Born in Hunan, China, Lin Ma is currently pursuing his artist diploma at Rice University under the tutelage of Richie Hawley. He earned his bachelor of music from Oberlin Conservatory of Music where he studied with Richard Hawkins. Ma also has received instruction from Yehuda Gilad at Idyllwild Arts Academy and Yuanfu Huang at The Middle School at the Central Conservatory of Music in Beijing. Ma was selected to participate in the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra debut tour at Carnegie Hall in New York City and The Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore. He also has performed at The Kennedy Center in Washington, D.C. Also notably, he soloed with the National Repertory Orchestra after winning the NRO Concerto Competition. Recently, Ma worked with the Houston Grand Opera on its production of “Das Rheingold.”

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Born in Paris to a family of accomplished musicians, Gabel began studying trumpet at the age of six, honing his skills at the Conservatoire National Supérieur de Musique de Paris, which awarded him a First Prize in trumpet in 1996 and later at the MusikHochschule of Karlsruhe.

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Program Orchestra Houston Symphony Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair

Brent Havens

Michael Krajewski Hans Graf Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Conductor Laureate Associate Conductor Sponsor, Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge First Violin Frank Huang, Concertmaster Max Levine Chair Eric Halen, Associate Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley Chair Assia Dulgerska, Assistant Concertmaster** Cornelia and Meredith Long Chair Qi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation Chair Marina Brubaker Sergei Galperin MiHee Chung Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Oleg Chelpanov*

Double Bass David Malone, Acting Principal Mark Shapiro, Acting Associate Principal Eric Larson Robert Pastorek Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray

Oboe Jonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz

Viola Wayne Brooks, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society Chair Joan DerHovsepian, Associate Principal George Pascal, Assistant Principal Wei Jiang Linda Goldstein Sheldon Person Fay Shapiro Daniel Strba Phyllis Herdliska Cello Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair Christopher French, Associate Principal Jeffrey Butler Kevin Dvorak Xiao Wong Myung Soon Lee James R. Denton Anthony Kitai 5 • www.woodlandscenter.org

Flute Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair Matthew Roitstein, Associate Principal Judy Dines Rebecca Powell Garfield* Piccolo Rebecca Powell Garfield*

English Horn Adam Dinitz Clarinet Thomas LeGrand, Acting Principal Christian Schubert, Acting Associate Principal Lin Ma* Alexander Potiomkin E-Flat Clarinet Christian Schubert Bass Clarinet Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair Bassoon Rian Craypo, Principal** Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal J. Jeff Robinson, Acting Associate Principal Elise Wagner Micah Doherty* Contrabassoon Micah Doherty* Horn William VerMeulen, Principal Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Brian Thomas Nancy Goodearl Katharine Caliendo*

Sponsor Spotlight

Galaxy FBO Supports the Arts for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2014 Performing Arts Season The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is proud to highlight Galaxy FBO as a performing arts sponsor in the 2014 season. Founded in 2006, Galaxy FBO is part of Black Forest Ventures, a private asset management firm in The Woodlands, Texas. This year, Galaxy FBO is a sponsor of Children’s Festival, focusing on expanding activities on the top of the hill. “As the Gateway to North Houston, our multi-million dollar facility serves as the impressive entry point to our community,” said Jeremy Gee, vice president for Galaxy FBO. “We see our facility as an amenity to the community, in line with the Mitchell family’s commitment and passion to bring various unmatched amenities that separate our community from the rest.” This year, activities on the hill during Children’s Festival include strapping on a parachute for races, building kites and testing them out and other aviation-related activities, making Galaxy FBO an ideal partner. Currently in its 19th year, Children’s Festival brought in more than 12,000 guests in 2013. “We are thrilled to be a part of The Pavilion’s performing arts season that inspires young generations to be more involved in the arts,” Gee said. “Like music that feeds young minds, aviation feeds the soul. The aviation industry is suffering from a lack of interest from younger talents so we hope our involvement with the Children’s Festival will inspire young souls to get more involved in flying and pursue a career in aviation.”

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Keyboard Scott Holshouser, Principal Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Linda Oper Librarian Thomas Takaro Assistant Librarians Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray Stage Manager Position open Assistant Stage Manager Kelly Morgan Stage Technician Toby Blunt Zoltan Fabry Cory Grant * Contracted Substitute ** On Leave

Galaxy FBO serves general and corporate travel based in the Lone Star Executive Airport. With a new 15-acre facility that consists of two identical 50,000-square feet hangar spaces and a three story building that features Black Walnut Café with a view of the Runway 14-32, Galaxy FBO is the gateway to those traveling to North Houston and Montgomery County.

Ticket-buying Tips

Recently a guest posted on The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Facebook page about an experience she had buying tickets. “Janet” typed “Woodlands Pavilion tickets” in her search engine and was led to a phony site. She paid $326 for a pair of tickets and just one day before the concert, she was informed by this site that they did not actually have tickets for her. Thankfully “Janet” got her money back, but other guests have not been that lucky. Often guests try to use a search engine to find The Pavilion’s website and are led to misleading pages instead. The Pavilion’s official website is www.woodlandscenter.org. By typing this URL into your browser instead of using a search engine, you’re much less likely to be taken to an unofficial site. Remember that Ticketmaster/ Live Nation is The Pavilion’s only official ticket provider and we can only guarantee tickets purchased through these sites. Using the

secondary market to buy and sell tickets, while legal in Texas, is a very big gamble. Many guests get frustrated with tickets being bought and sold on the secondary market for more than face value, but as long as there is demand, scalpers can continue to buy tickets from The Pavilion and mark them up to be bought by unsuspecting buyers. Encourage your friends and family to buy their tickets directly from The Pavilion Box Office or Ticketmaster.com/LiveNation.com, especially if a concert is not yet sold out. Some guests go straight to the secondary market first without even checking to see if The Pavilion still has tickets available. Taking this extra step can not only save you money, but protect you from a potential scam. For more information on buying tickets safely, visit The Pavilion’s blog at woodlandspavilion.blogspot.com.

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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Reaches Out to the Community Through Various Events and Programs

Additionally, through the Community Ticket Program, The Pavilion offers thousands of complimentary tickets for its performing arts events to economically challenged students and families within the Greater Houston area, as well as to numerous charities and senior citizen organizations every year.

Emergency Assistance. “The tent and table are prepared for easy set up. As a partner we bring our agency information and add to the excitement with games geared for families. It’s a great way to market our events to the community.”

For example, the Young Talent Spotlight encourages the artists of tomorrow by exposing them to the joy of performing in front of a live audience. Past performers include Payne Academy of Performing Arts, The Woodlands College Park High School Orchestra, The Woodlands School of Rock, Class Act Productions, North Harris Performing Arts, Christian Youth Theater and many more.

by Rachel Vaughn and Alexis Danz

This summer The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is hosting two Education for Tomorrow Alliance (EfTA) interns as a part of the Student Internship Program (SIP). The Pavilion has participated in this program for many years.

If you’re looking for something a little different to indulge in during your next visit to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, visit the Texas Craft House in the South Plaza. ARAMARK installed the Texas Craft House this year in time for the Bruce Springsteen concert May 6. The idea was to create a destination location and unique beverage choices for our guests. At the Craft House you can find only Texas Craft beers from local breweries. Beers include selections from Southern Star, Lone Pint, Karbach and St. Arnold. These options were selected from guests’ input from The Pavilion’s Facebook page.

“I enjoy working with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion as a community partner. The Pavilion, the staff and volunteers always make an effort to create an enthusiastic and fun venue for every event,” said Margie Taylor, director of marketing and development for Montgomery County

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Please take advantage of The Pavilion’s outreach opportunities by emailing info@woodlandscenter.org.

The Pavilion Salutes Newest LMC Graduate Congratulations to Leslie Williams, special events and volunteer coordinator for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, for completing Leadership Montgomery County (LMC).

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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Host EfTA Interns

SIP offers bright, motivated rising high school seniors hands-on learning opportunities in their desired career fields. SIP internships are designed to provide valuable work experiences for students who are just starting to explore career options. The program offers a first step toward furthering their education and deciding what direction students want to take in life. In addition, the application process offers insights to the job search and introduces students to the value of networking and developing transferrable skills that can eventually be included in a resume.

The Pavilion also offers many programs that support fine arts students within the Greater Houston area. These programs include scholarships for students studying fine arts, educational experiences with the Houston Symphony for area students and orchestral performances by young musicians that the public can enjoy.

The Community Share Program at The Pavilion allows other nonprofit organizations in the area to have a vendor booth at performing arts events throughout the season. The booth gives these organizations the chance to promote and create awareness for their cause. Some organizations that have taken part in the program include CASA, Montgomery County Emergency Assistance, Montgomery County Food Bank and American Diabetes Association.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is proud to partner with Union Pacific Railroad for support of the educational outreach programs at the venue. Union Pacific donated $5,000 toward Musical Scores, one of The Pavilion’s most successful educational outreach events. Pictured (left to right) is Christine Scully, development director of The Pavilion and Brenda S. Mainwaring, vice president of public affairs with Union Pacific Railroad.

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Educational outreach is an integral part of the mission of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Some form of music, dance, drama or song can capture the attention and engagement of all young people. Consequently, The Pavilion has developed programs to support fine arts students, offer academic and social incentives, foster new audiences and provide community enrichment opportunities.

New Texas Craft House in The Pavilion’s South Plaza

LMC is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, dedicated to developing and enhancing current and future leaders of Montgomery County. The mission of LMC is to develop and promote the future leaders of Montgomery County by enhancing current business and community leaders while identifying and developing emerging leaders. Other Pavilion staff who are graduates of the program are Shannon Wilson (1999) and Courtney Galle (2007).

Also offered are new Crafted cocktails. Crafted cocktails are starting to grow throughout the country in order to cater to guests who are not beer drinkers. Some of the premium cocktails include Long Island Ice Tea, Rum Runner, Sex on the Beach and Electric Lemonade. Master Blenders from Specialty Blends in Carrollton, Texas, craft and blend the drinks to internationally recognized flavor profiles of the drinks. “With the growing popularity of craft beers, we wanted to make sure we had what our concertgoers wanted,” said Jesse Collier, general manager of ARAMARK. “We looked at best practices at our other ARAMARK locations throughout the country and Canada and decided that the best choice for us here at The Pavilion was to build a beer wall that could support a wide variety of flavor profiles and the ease of changing out brands as demands change from event to event due to the demographics of each show. “ ARAMARK sourced a local fabricator, Haggard’s Country Store in Plantersville, Texas, to build the bar tables. The five belly bar tables are from Jack Daniels Whiskey Barrels. Drinks at the Craft House are $13 and large beers are $15. Come check it out at the next Pavilion concert.

Alexis Danz and Rachel Vaughn are working in the development department with Leslie Williams, volunteer and special events coordinator for The Pavilion. They are helping coordinate fundraisers and promoting The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Pavilion. Danz attends Caney Creek High School where she is a varsity cheerleader and a trumpet player in the band. She enjoys reading and going on long runs during her free time. Music and film production is her passion. She was inspired by her role model and audio/video production teacher James Fraser to go after her dream of directing. Her future goals consist of becoming a student at Oklahoma University and pursuing a career as a television director. Vaughn loves to sing and dance traditional Chinese folk dances and has performed at The Pavilion as a member of The Woodlands High School Varsity Mixed Choir. She enjoys working with children at her job at Kumon Math and Reading Center. Her pet peeve is abandoned shopping carts in parking lots and she often spends time putting the carts back in their cart corrals. The daughter of a librarian and a professor, Vaughn spends much of her time at the library and likes reading, writing and editing. In the future, she would like to be in the publishing or marketing industries. June July 2014 • 8

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Guest Information

The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2014 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of June 24, 2014, printing deadline. $100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation The Pavilion Partners $50,000 - $74,999 ExxonMobil Huntsman Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands Development Company The Wortham Foundation $25,000 - $49,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Audi of America PepsiCo Woodforest National Bank $15,000 - $24,999 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment H-E-B TalismanUSA $10,000 - $14,999 Century 21 Realty Partners Chevron Phillips Chemical Company Comcast FMC Technologies Insperity KPMG, LLP Wells Fargo YMCA – Run Thru The Woods $5,000 - $9,999 Aon Hewitt Black Forest Ventures Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts

$5,000 - $9,999 cont. Entergy Fidelity Investments Linn Energy, LLC Memorial Hermann Hospital – The Woodlands Union Pacific Foundation Woodlands Waterway Art Festival $2,000 - $4,999 EMI ExxonMobil Volunteers Sheryl & Fred Greene Insperity Volunteers Whitney & Derek McCoy Renewal by Anderson $1,000 - $1,999 Candi & Gerald Glenn Christine & Rob Hageman Ed Jones Jamie & Brian Kraft Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Cynthia & John Hageman Suzanne & Dennis Millet Denise & Dr. Donald Stillwagon $500 - $999 Kirsten & Michael Arendes Annette & Ken Hallock Alison & Rich Henderson Judy & Charles Lano JoAnne & Randy Lowry Linda Manning Mary Matteson & Norman Parrish Brenda & John Mizell Vanessa & Rick Raanes

$500 - $999 cont. Susie & Jeff Shipley $200 - $499 Deborah Butler Susan & Alex Cosculluela Dornier Family Suzanne & Ed Ellis Julia & Mark Ellis Julian T. Erwin, Sr. Susan & Dan Fordyce Linda & Greg Freede Jana & Jeff Graham Amy & Jonathan Homeyer Lyn & Gregory Hullinger Debra Kline Estelle & Mark McLaughlin Jackie & Blaine Metzger John Nanninga Jose Rodriguez Karin & Bill Townsend Marsha & Tommy Williams In-Kind ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Chick-fil-A The Woodlands Jason’s Deli Kroger Main Event EMS Noodles & Company Ted Washington Tommy Bahama The Village at The Woodlands

2014 The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Donors: $1,500 Jill & Phil Barber Nancy Battle Nelda & Jim Blair Sylvia Caracio BubbleUp ExxonMobil Susan & Dan Fordyce Angela & Mark Gott Robert Graham Annette & Ken Hallock Kelly & Brady Hull Robert Hurt Alice & Patrick Hynes Lisa & Fred Koetting Linn Energy Gerald Neuberger Cindy Notarainni Richard Olson Suzanne & Robert Potter Dr. Judith Ragsdale Cinda Redmond Arlene & Sol Sachs Maryann Seaman Leigh & Larry Shaffer Village Medical Center Peggy & Ray Wilcox

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion acknowledges the financial support of The Woodlands Township that is generated by the Event Admissions Tax for its performing arts and educational programs.

Concert Etiquette The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion offers concertgoers live performing arts events in a picturesque setting featuring such world-renowned organizations as the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera and Texas Music Festival Orchestra. The following information about concert etiquette will enhance your visit and help ensure that all of our guests enjoy their arts experience to the fullest. Children The Pavilion is a family-friendly venue and we love to see families at our performing arts events. However, please be courteous of both the orchestra and those around you by keeping youngsters from talking loudly and running around during the performance. Even if you are seated on the hill, loud children can be very distracting for everyone. We want all of our guests to have the most enjoyable concert experience possible. Electronic Devices Take a break from the outside world! Please turn off all cellphones and other audible electronics. Photography and videography are NOT allowed during the performances, including with cellphones, at the request of the artists. Tablets, such as iPads and Kindles, are not permitted into the venue because they are a distraction to other guests and the artists. Late Seating Fashionably late? If you arrive after a performance has started, our ushers will do their best to seat you during an appropriate pause in the program. For certain performances, and at the request of the artist, guests seated in the orchestra section might have to wait until a transition is made between songs to proceed to their seats. 9 • www.woodlandscenter.org

During the Performance Guests should refrain from entering and exiting their seats while a performance is in progress. If you must leave your seat, please proceed quickly and quietly to the nearest aisle or ask the nearest usher for assistance. Please be courteous to other members of the audience.

Tickets Tickets are available at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the day of performances through intermission. American Express, MasterCard, VISA and Discover are accepted at The Pavilion Box Office. Tickets also are available at www.ticketmaster.com, all outlets, including Fiesta, select H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000. For guests with hearing impairments, Ticketmaster’s TDD number is 800-755-6244. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for discounts for performing arts and selected contemporary events. For information, call 281-210-1127 or visit The Pavilion Box Office. Parking Guests may park free of charge in lighted and patrolled lots convenient to The Pavilion. Preferred parking is available for all events in the on-site Town Center Garage. For most events, lots open 90 minutes prior to the performance. Food and Beverages Food and beverage items are available from The Pavilion concession areas in the North, South and Lawn plazas. Concessions are operated by ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment. Food can be brought in during all performing arts events; however, beverages are not allowed into the venue. At contemporary events, each guest is permitted to bring in a one gallon plastic bag of food for personal consumption. Restrooms Permanent restrooms are located in all three plazas. Lawn Chairs For comfortable hillside seating, guests may bring blankets or use The Pavilion’s specially designed lawn chairs free of charge for all performing arts events. First Aid Trained medical professionals are on duty at all Pavilion events. If medical help is needed, ask any Pavilion staff member for assistance.

Applause Not sure when to applaud and when not to? A good rule of thumb is to watch the conductor. The conductor should let you know when a piece is over by lowering both arms and turning to face the audience.

Guests with Special Needs The Pavilion is accessible to guests with disabilities. For detailed information, consult our free brochure available at the Information Booths, call 281-364-3010, or visit www.woodlandscenter.org.

After the Concert Bravo! As the applause dies down, the performers will put their instruments away and leave the stage. The house lights will be turned on so guests can exit safely.

Information Booths Information booths are located at the gated entrances in the North, South and Lawn plazas. If guests have questions or concerns, they are encouraged to visit Pavilion volunteers who staff the information booths throughout the events.

To Picnic, or Not to Picnic? Picnics are welcome at all performing arts events at The Pavilion. Guests can bring in any type of food item; however, beverages can not be brought into the venue. Guests are welcome to bring empty water bottles to fill at water fountains or to purchase beverages at our concessions stands.

Children For most contemporary events, children 5 and under are admitted free to the lawn without a ticket. At most performing arts events, children are admitted free with their parents to the mezzanine and lawn areas. All children must have a ticket to sit in orchestra-level seating.

Inclement Weather All events at The Pavilion are rain or shine. Pavilion events are not canceled due to rain. If it rains on the day of the event, guests are encouraged to wear rain apparel. ATMs ATMs are located in the North, South and Lawn plazas of The Pavilion. Prohibited Items To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our guests, the following items may not be brought into The Pavilion: Animals, aerosol cans, audio and video equipment, cameras, food, beverages, non-plastic bottles or bottles with lids, fireworks, laptops, laser pointers, lawn chairs, portable televisions, radios, strollers, tablets (such as iPads and Kindles) and weapons. Cameras and Recording Devices Cameras that are small, non professional are usually allowed at most contemporary concerts. No professional, detachable lens cameras are permitted into the venue. No audio or video is permitted at any event at The Pavilion. Camera policies are dictated by the artist and are subject to change. Photography and video, including with cellphones, are NOT allowed at Houston Symphony concerts, Houston Grand Opera or Houston Ballet events at their request. lost and Found To inquire about lost items, guests may ask a Pavilion staff member for assistance or call The Pavilion Administrative Office during business hours at 281-364-3010. Tours Guided tours of The Pavilion can be arranged for groups by calling 281-364-3010. Special Events The 1,600-square-foot Woodforest Bank Club, located just off The Pavilion’s North Plaza, is available for lease year-round. Outfitted with large video screens, multimedia equipment with surround sound, a copier, fax and dedicated telephone and modem lines, the Club is designed for business meetings and special, private events. For rental information, call 281-363-0900. The House of Blues Hospitality Tent provides a tented outdoor setting for pre- or postconcert gatherings at most contemporary concerts. For more information, call 281-363-0900.

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Volunteer Spotlight After searching for volunteer opportunities in The Woodlands, Sean Kenneth Connelly joined The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, in 2012 and knew it was the perfect match for him. Connelly’s primary motivation in joining Partners was the ability to work with and serve others, something he did often as a flight attendant for seven years.

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“I love the fact that The Pavilion is a nonprofit organization serving the performing arts in the community. There’s a strong need for that,” Connelly said. “But for me, I wanted to get out there and work with others and serve the community in whatever way I could.” Connelly jumped into the organization immediately by volunteering for the 17th Annual Children’s Festival in 2012. After being involved with the festival for two years, he recalls an exciting moment as a volunteer from the 18th Annual Children’s Festival in 2013, after when a speaker blew out on stage. “I remember seeing smoke coming from a speaker and it was like the Boy Scout in me just kicked in,” Connelly said. “I ran onto the stage and quickly dragged it off stage before the kids saw any flames. It was definitely a memorable experience.” In his spare time, Connelly enjoys attending social events and concerts at The Pavilion with other Partners. Though he has seen so many, he has especially enjoyed Depeche Mode and Boston. Connelly also has enjoyed being exposed to new cultural experiences, like the Houston Grand Opera. “I was also very impressed with the opera’s performance of ‘La bohéme’ last year,” Connelly said. “I never considered myself an opera person but the acting was great and the subtitles were really helpful. It definitely sparked an interest in opera for me.” In addition to serving as a member of the Children’s Festival committee, Connelly also is involved with the craft committee and is known for dressing up as Darth Vader at Hocus Pocus Pops for the past two years. Connelly also volunteers with Northwoods Unitarian Universalist Church, Creative Life Spiritual Center, IONs, MPK Mankind Project and Habitat for Humanity. Born in Fort Hood, Texas, Connelly was raised in Orange, Connecticut. After serving in the Army in Germany during the Cold War, he returned to Texas in the 1980’s. He enjoys canoeing in Lake Woodlands, riding his Harley Davidson and dirt biking with his daughter. For more information on becoming a volunteer with Pavilion Partners, visit www.woodlandscenter.org.

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Tim McGraw Panic! At the Disco Mötley Crüe

Aerosmith

As a nonprofit performing arts venue, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion relies on the generosity and participation of local businesses and organizations to provide the community with the best performing arts programming in the area. These sponsors contribute in many ways, including monetary donations, providing interactive activities in the plazas during events and supplying volunteers at The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs. Some sponsors, like Woodforest National Bank, have been supporters of The Pavilion for almost its entire existence. A sponsor for 23 seasons, Woodforest has a presence at each performing arts event and also has the naming rights for The Pavilion’s VIP Club. “Being a community bank, Woodforest National Bank aligns itself with opportunities to give back to the communities we serve,” said Robert E. Marling, Jr., CEO of Woodforest National Bank. “Through The Pavilion’s performing arts programs, we are able to be a small part of enhancing the cultural enrichment of so many.” While Woodforest supports the arts through the season, Marling cites Children’s Festival as his favorite Pavilion program. “It would be hard to choose a favorite, as all programs are exceptional in their genres,” Marling said. “The Annual Children’s Festival, with its vast number of participants, allows even more people to enjoy and experience a ‘Pavilion moment.’” Other sponsors have only recently begun supporting The Pavilion’s performing arts events. Most recently, Texas Children’s Hospital—The Woodlands signed on as the newest performing arts sponsor. “The enrichment provided by The Pavilion’s programs to the community and families in The Woodlands is extremely valuable,” said Lisa Yelenick, director of marketing and public relations for Texas Children’s Hospital. “Part of Texas Children’s mission is to play an integral role and be a committed member of the communities where we provide healthcare services.” Check out “Encore” for a complete list of all our performing arts sponsors. The next time that you enter The Pavilion gates for a performing arts event, make sure to visit the booths in the plazas and thank our sponsors for supporting the arts in your community.

DISNEY IN CONCERT

July 12 Lionel Richie • 7:30 p.m. with CeeLo Green $125 Res. Pit / $125, $99.50, $69.50 , $49.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn July 13

Bud Light presents 93Q’s Day in the Country with Rascal Flatts • 1 p.m. with Sheryl Crow, Gloriana, Parmalee, Brothers Osborne, Chuck Wicks, Frankie Ballard and The Swon Brothers $65 GA Pit / $65, $55 & $35 Reserved / $25 Lawn

July 19

Bud Light Weenie Roast • 3:30 p.m. with Stone Temple Pilots with Chester Bennington, Blue October, 10 Years, Semi Precious Weapons and J. Roddy Walston & The Business $75 GA Pit / $75, $41, $31 & $21 Reserved / $9.45 Lawn

July 23

John Legend • 7:30 p.m. $85 Res. Pit / $85, $75, $55 & $35 Reserved

Panic! At the Disco • 7:30 p.m. with Walk the Moon $39.50 GA Pit / $39.50 & $35 Reserved

Aug. 19

Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden • 7 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $59.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $34.50 Lawn

Aug. 16

Aerosmith • 7:30 p.m. with Slash $155 Res. Pit / $155, $125, $99.50, $69 & $49.50 Reserved / $39.50 Lawn

Aug. 25

Aug. 31 Def Leppard & KISS • 7 p.m. $190 Res. Pit / $190, $115 & $69.50 Reserved / $36 Lawn

Fall Out Boy and Paramore • 7 p.m. $65 GA Pit / $65, $50, $40 & $30 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Sept. 6

OneRepublic

Robert Franz

Luke Bryan ZZ Top

OneRepublic • 7 p.m. $75 Reserved Pit / $75, $49 & $29 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Aug. 22

Chicago & REO Speedwagon • 7:30 p.m. $125 Res. Pit / $125, $86, $46 & $36 Reserved / $26 Lawn

Aug. 29

Aug. 30 DISNEY IN CONCERT Magical Music from the Movies • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Huntsman and Woodforest National Bank

July 24 The Songs of Billy Joel with Michael Cavanaugh • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Huntsman and Insperity Aug. 1

Sept. 5 Linkin Park and Thirty Seconds to Mars • 6:30 p.m. with AFI $104.75 GA Pit / $104.75, $74.75 & $54.75 Reserved / $39.75 Lawn

Aug. 9 Tim McGraw • 7 p.m. with Kip Moore and Cassadee Pope $70 GA Pit / $70 & $44.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn Aug. 10 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival • 1 p.m. with Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Asking Alexandria, Trivium, Cannibal Corpse, Suicide Silence, Emmure, Miss May I, Mushroomhead and more $79.50 GA Pit / $79.50, $69.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $29.50 Lawn Aug. 15 Under the Influence of Music Tour • 6:30 p.m. with Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Homie Quan , Mack Wilds, DJ Drama, Sage The Gemini, Young Jeezy and IAMSU! $72.75 GA Pit / $72.75, $42.75 & $32.75 Reserved / $27.50 Lawn

Photo by Jeff Fitlow

Brad Paisley • 7 p.m. with Randy Houser, Charlie Worsham, Leah Turner and Dee Jay Silver $64.75 GA Pit / $64.75, $54.75 & $44.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn

Sept. 11 Lyle Lovett and his Large Band & Robert Earl Keen • 7 p.m. $79.50 Res. Pit / $79.50, $59.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved Sept. 12 ZZ Top and Jeff Beck • 7 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Sept. 19 Luke Bryan • 7 p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA Sept. 20

Oddball Comedy Festival • 5 p.m. with Louis C. K. Reggie Watts, Jeff Ross, Hannibal Burress, Sarah Silverman, Whitney Cummings and Marc Maron $99.75 Res. Pit / $99.75, $79.75, $59.75 & $49.75 Reserved / $35 Lawn

Sept. 27 Drake and Lil Wayne • 7 p.m. $125.50 Res. Pit / $125.50, $79.50 & $49.50 Reserved / $35 Lawn

19th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m. presented by ExxonMobil $8 in advance / $10 at the door

Nov. 9

19th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m. presented by ExxonMobiil $8 in advance / $10 at the door

Nov. 8

Arctic Monkeys • 8 p.m. $59.50 GA Pit / $59.50, $52.50 & $42.50 Reserved

Oct. 30

Hocus Pocus Pops • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B

Oct. 24

Jason Aldean • 7 p.m. with Florida Georgia Line Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA

Oct. 23

Mötley Crüe with Alice Cooper • 7 p.m. $125 Res. Pit / $125, $85, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Oct. 11

Ringo Starr and His All Starr Band • 8 p.m. $115 Res. Pit / $115, $75, $55 & $35 Reserved

Oct. 10

Dec. 4

Holly Jolly Jingle • 7 p.m. Free event sponsored by Talisman USA, Woodforest National Bank and KPMG, LLP

Ticket Information Prices do not include service charge. Tickets are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, by calling 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com. Tickets also can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. and on event days through intermission. The Box Office is located at the north entrance to The Pavilion at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. For more information, call 281-363- 3300 or visit www.woodlandscenter.org. Prepaid, preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center Garage located along Six Pines Drive. Parking is $5 per vehicle for most performing arts events and $15 per vehicle for most contemporary events. Tickets for on-site parking can be purchased in advance at all locations and The Pavilion Box Office. Some service charges may apply. Advance purchase is not required, but guarantees a space the day of the show.

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Michael Cavanaugh

Biographies Stuart Chafetz, conductor Michael Cavanaugh is a charismatic performer, musician and recording artist, made famous in Billy Joel’s hit Broadway musical MOVIN’ OUT. Cavanaugh was handpicked by Billy Joel and received numerous accolades including Grammy and Tony award nominations. Cavanaugh’s recent release “in color” was produced by Rob Mathes (who also produced Panic! at the Disco, Avril Lavigne and Celine Dion). Cavanaugh hears and sees music “in color,” hence the title. The CD features nine hit songs, which pay homage to rock legends that have influenced him over the years like Pete Townshend, Bob Dylan, Billy Joel, The Michael Stanley Band, Joe Cocker/Dave Mason, Led Zeppelin and Big Joe Turner.

HOuSTOn SymPHOny Stuart Chafetz is a conductor with an affable podium demeanor and a keen sense of audience engagement. He is increasingly in demand with orchestras across the continent. This season, in addition to this appearance in Houston and The Woodlands, Chafetz is on the podium in Baltimore, Indianapolis and Milwaukee. Previous conducting appearances include the orchestras of Buffalo, New York, Chicago, Detroit, San Francisco, Toronto, Calgary, Alberta, Edmonton and Tampa, Florida.

He makes his home near San Francisco with his wife, Ann Krinitsky. He holds a bachelor’s degree in music performance from the CollegeConservatory of Music at the University of Cincinnati and a master’s from the Eastman School of Music.

Of all the songs he’s performed over the years, this collection best represents Cavanaugh the musician, the writer, the performer and fan of the artist who first performed them.

Chafetz maintains an ongoing special relationship with the Naples Philharmonic. In the summers, he spends his time at the Chautauqua Institution, a community on the shores of Chautauqua Lake in southwestern New York, where he conducts the annual Fourth of July and Opera Pops.

The CD also includes four new songs, of which “Miles Away” and “Give It Time” were written by Cavanaugh. The mission in the studio was to capture his talent as an exciting performer and to create a direct connection between the listener and the artist. The CD captures that intimate connection.

He previously held posts as resident conductor of the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra and associate conductor of the Louisville Orchestra. As principal timpanist of the Honolulu Symphony for 20 years, Chafetz also conducted the annual Nutcracker performances with Ballet Hawaii and principals from the American Ballet Theatre. It was during that time that Chafetz led numerous concerts with the Maui Pops Orchestra.

“With each interpretation, I wanted to bring something new to the tracks yet maintain their original integrity” Cavanaugh said.

Getting his start at age seven, working his way through the hard scrabble clubs of Cleveland, then on to the Piano Bars of Orlando and Las Vegas, to his incredible run on Broadway, these songs represent Michael Cavanaugh as a true American artist.

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Program

Thursday, July 24 – 8 p.m.

Stuart Chafetz, conductor Jamie Hosmer, keyboards, guitar and vocalist Giovanni Mastro, guitar and vocalist Billy Venditti, bass and vocalist John Scarpulla, saxophones, percussion and vocalist Johnny Fedevich, drums

The Songs of Billy Joel with Michael Cavanagh

Joel/Reineke Joel/Barton Cavanaugh/Mathes Joel/Reineke Joel/Everly Joel/Barton Various Joel/Reineke Joel/Everly

Joel/W. Barker Joel/J. Everly Joel/R. Mathes E. John P. Townshend/Reineke Joel/F. Barton Joel/Barton Joel/Barton Joel/Barton Joel/Barton

Billy Joel Overture/Movin’ Out Scenes from an Italian Restaurant She’s Got a Way Crocodile Rock Pinball Wizard The Longest Time Medley Waltz No. 1 (Nunley’s Carousel) Pressure Goodnight Saigon River of Dreams

Act II Opening Medley New York State of Mind Give It Time Uptown Girl Air (Dublinesque) Just the Way You Are Fifties Medley You May Be Right Piano Man

Please turn off all cellphones during the concert. Photography and video are not allowed, including with cellphones.

Program Orchestra Houston Symphony Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Michael Krajewski Hans Graf Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Conductor Laureate Associate Conductor Sponsor, Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge First Violin Frank Huang, Concertmaster Max Levine Chair Eric Halen, Associate Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley Chair Assia Dulgerska, Assistant Concertmaster** Cornelia and Meredith Long Chair Qi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation Chair Marina Brubaker Sergei Galperin MiHee Chung Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Oleg Chelpanov*

Brent Havens

Second Violin Jennifer Owen, Principal Sophia Silivos, Acting Associate Principal Hitai Lee Kiju Joh Mihaela Frusina Ruth Zeger Miran Kim Martha Chapman Kevin Kelly** Tong Yan Christine Pastorek Amy Teare Tina Zhang Emily Herdeman Kelly* Viola Wayne Brooks, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society Chair Joan DerHovsepian, Associate Principal George Pascal, Assistant Principal Wei Jiang Linda Goldstein Sheldon Person Fay Shapiro Daniel Strba Phyllis Herdliska Cello Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair Christopher French, Associate Principal Jeffrey Butler Kevin Dvorak Xiao Wong Myung Soon Lee James R. Denton Anthony Kitai

Double Bass David Malone, Acting Principal Mark Shapiro, Acting Associate Principal Eric Larson Robert Pastorek Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray Flute Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair Matthew Roitstein, Associate Principal Judy Dines Rebecca Powell Garfield* Piccolo Rebecca Powell Garfield* Oboe Jonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz English Horn Adam Dinitz Clarinet Thomas LeGrand, Acting Principal Christian Schubert, Acting Associate Principal Lin Ma* Alexander Potiomkin E-Flat Clarinet Christian Schubert Bass Clarinet Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair Bassoon Rian Craypo, Principal** Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal J. Jeff Robinson, Acting Associate Principal Elise Wagner Micah Doherty* Contrabassoon Micah Doherty* Horn William VerMeulen, Principal Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Brian Thomas Nancy Goodearl Katharine Caliendo*

Trumpet Mark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair John DeWitt, Associate Principal Robert Walp, Assistant Principal Micah Wilkinson* Trombone Allen Barnhill, Principal Bradley White, Associate Principal Phillip Freeman Bass Trombone Phillip Freeman Tuba Dave Kirk, Principal Timpani Ronald Holdman, Principal Brian Del Signore, Associate Principal Percussion Brian Del Signore, Principal Mark Griffith Matthew Strauss Harp Position open Keyboard Scott Holshouser, Principal Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Linda Oper Librarian Thomas Takaro Assistant Librarians Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray Stage Manager Position open Assistant Stage Manager Kelly Morgan Stage Technician Toby Blunt Zoltan Fabry Cory Grant * Contracted Substitute ** On Leave

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Tonight in the Plaza July 24 7:15-7:45 p.m. Performance by The Woodlands School of Rock

7-7:45 p.m. Letter from the President & CEO...................................................... 2 The Songs of Billy Joel with Michael Cavanagh............................. 3 Houston Symphony Orchestra.......................................................... 4 Biographies......................................................................................... 5 Sponsor Supporting the Arts.............................................................. 7 Volunteer Spotlight............................................................................ 7 ShowTime........................................................................................... 8

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Letter from the President & CEO Welcome to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and our 25th Season of presenting exceptional performing arts events, educational outreach programs and live music. We are excited about celebrating the arts with our performing arts events that include eight Houston Symphony concerts, a performance by Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera as well as our 19th Annual Children’s Festival. The Pavilion is known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue for Houston Grand Opera and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra. Tonight, we are excited to present The Music of Billy Joel with Michael Cavanaugh featuring the Houston Symphony and Stuart Chafetz conductor. Cavanaugh was hand-picked by Joel to perform in his hit Broadway Musical “MOVIN’ OUT” and has received numerous Grammy and Tony nominations. I know you will enjoy the concert. Our next concert is one for the whole family. Join us on Aug. 30 for DISNEY IN CONCERT Magical Music from the Movies. This concert is conducted by Robert Franz and features music from “The Little Mermaid,” “Beauty and the Beast,” “Aladdin,” “The Lion King” and more. Bring the whole family to enjoy this enchanting concert. Recently, The Pavilion was honored to be recognized in the June 21, 2014, issue of “Billboard” magazine. “Billboard” is one of the industry-leading magazines that reaches thousands of readers that include music professionals, record label executives, concert promoters and artists. The article features the venue’s 25 seasons of operation as well as the history of The Pavilion and the partnership with Live Nation. The Pavilion provides free mezzanine and lawn seating for all our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all symphonies and at the ballet and opera, guests are welcome to bring a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs also are provided for free at these events. Please take advantage of this free offer and bring your family, friends and neighbors to The Pavilion this season to enjoy an evening under the stars. You will be glad you did. I am looking forward to a spectacular 25th Season and hope to see you on the hill.

Jerry MacDonald President & CEO

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The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands Home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion presented by Huntsman 2005 Lake Robbins Drive • The Woodlands, TX 77380 Phone: 281-364-3010 Fax: 281-364-3011 www.woodlandscenter.org info@woodlandscenter.org

Officers Joseph P. Ash – Chairman of the Board Jerry MacDonald – President and CEO Carol P. Garner – Vice Chairman Mark E. Ellis – Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President Lori Figaro – Treasurer

Board of Directors Bob Abendschein Steve A. Morrow Jeff Beard Steven W. Nance Gary Becker Steve Pate Eric Beylier John Robichau Carolyne Hannan Julie Rock Jeffrey R. Harder Maryann T. Seaman Jason K. Harris Larry Shaffer Peter R. Huntsman Jeffrey H. Shipley Patrick Hynes Nick Vanderpool IV Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D. Steve Van Howe Daniel E. Kolkhorst Marsha K. Williams Estelle P. McLaughlin Janet S. Wong C. Grant Mitchell Director in memoriam Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)

Staff Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Mallory Vanderhieden - Executive Assistant Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales David Schlauch – Operations Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager Josie Reeves – Box Office Manager Mike Karczewski – Assistant Box Office Manager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Carla Denman – VIP & Event Coordinator Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Tyler Blake - Operations Matt Poche - Operations Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Susana Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance Lori Figaro – Chief Financial Officer Natalia Livingston – Senior Accountant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Jenny Lewis – Accountant Stephanie Stone – Accounting Assistant

All activities in the plaza are free. The North Plaza is sponsored by

Shannon Wilson – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator Haley Shearer - Marketing Assistant

Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer

Christine Scully – Director of Development Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator

Shannon Wilson – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer

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