Official Program of
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
June 6, 2014
Tonight in the Plaza
June 6 7-7:45 p.m. Tonight in the Plaza .......................................................................... 1 Letter from the President & CEO .................................................... 2 Download The Pavilion’s apps ....................................................... 2 A Symphonic Journey ...................................................................... 3 Biography........................................................................................... 4 Sponsors Supporting the Arts........................................................... 4 Houston Symphony Orchestra......................................................... 5 Sponsor Spotlight............................................................................... 6 “Party All Night Long”....................................................................... 6 Volunteer Spotlight............................................................................ 7 Help Lay a Foundation for the Arts.................................................... 7 Star-Spangled Salute........................................................................ 8 Encore ............................................................................................... 9 Concert Etiquette ............................................................................ 9 Guest Information ............................................................................10
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Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners Make an Airplane with The Pavilion Partners Kids Make Art with Texas Children’s Hospital Seat Exchange with Fidelity Investments Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama Play Basketball & FREE Strikers Tickets with Texas Lone Star Strikers Stop by Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank, Renewal by Andersen & Audi of America to participate in kid-friendly activities.
7:15-7:45 p.m. Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black
The North Plaza is sponsored by
Credits 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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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
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.
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.
Jeffrey H. Shipley – 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
Tonight, we hope you enjoy A Symphonic Journey with the worldrenowned Houston Symphony. This program explores classical music’s more popular tunes and composers. This year, The Pavilion installed three new state-of-the-art LED video screens in the seating area and North Plaza. These screens are larger for better viewing and have the very latest in high definition technology. The $2 million project has a 7.8 mm LED which is a new industryleading pixel pitch for this size of application. With a brightness measurement of 5,000 nits, the screens are bright and viewable even in direct sunlight. The Pavilion provides free mezzanine and lawn seating for all our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all performing arts events, 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
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
All activities in the plaza are free.
Our Mission
Letter from the President & CEO
Shannon Wilson – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer
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
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Biography Program
Program Robert Franz, conductor
Friday, June 6 – 8 p.m.
As Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony and Music Director of the Boise Philharmonic, Windsor Symphony Orchestra and the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, Robert Franz is acclaimed by critics and composers.
Robert Franz, conductor
In increasing demand as a guest conductor, Franz debuted with the Phoenix Symphony, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, The Cleveland Orchestra and the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina last season.
A Symphonic Journey Walton/D. Stone
Crown Imperial (Coronation March)
Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67 I. Allegro con brio Tchaikovsky Suite from “Swan Lake,” Opus 20a II. Valse: Tempo di Valse
A. Márquez Danzón No. 2
M. Gould Latin-American Symphonette III. Guaracha: Moderately fast, lighly
Bernstein/Peress
Overture to “West Side Story”
Ravel Suite from “Mother Goose” II. Laideronnette, Empress of the Pagodas: Movement de marche
J. Williams
Sayuri’s Theme from “Memoirs of a Geisha”
Ellington/R. Hermann Duke Ellington Fantasy
Dvorák Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Opus 95 (“From the New World”) I. Adagio—Allegro molto
Please turn off all cellphones during the concert. Photography and video are not allowed, including with cellphones at the request of the Houston Symphony. 3 • www.woodlandscenter.org
Photo by Jeff Fitlow
In Houston, he leads the Symphony in educational and family concerts. His work with students has led to a continuing relationship with Radio Disney. Last season, Franz conducted the orchestra’s 100th anniversary concert, led a family series concert with the Houston Grand Opera, Theater Under the Stars and the Alley Theatre, partnered in a concert for the Anti-Defamation League and was on the podium for a side-by- side performance of Tchaikovsky’s 6th with the Houston Youth Symphony totaling 150 musicians. ASCAP has recognized Franz for his advocacy in arts education. Under his direction, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (2008) and the Louisville Orchestra (2001) were awarded the Leonard Bernstein Award for Educational Programming. He has addressed the Idaho Legislature on the importance of music in education and authored his first children’s book with a CD, “Stella’s Magical Musical Tour of America.” He received a master’s degree in conducting and a bachelor’s degree in oboe performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts.
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsors Support the Arts 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. June 2014 • 4
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 MiHee Chung Sophia Silivos Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Sergei Galperin Oleg Chelpanov* Second Violin Jennifer Owen, Principal Tina Zhang, Associate Principal Hitai Lee Kiju Joh Mihaela Frusina Ruth Zeger Miran Kim Martha Chapman Kevin Kelly** Tong Yan Christine Pastorek Amy Teare 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 5 • www.woodlandscenter.org
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
Sponsor Spotlight
Comcast Reinvests in the Community with Pavilion Sponsorship The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is proud to highlight Comcast as a continued sponsor of both the performing arts and contemporary events. A presenting sponsor of the Spyro Gyra and Lee Ritenour concert in April 2014, Comcast sponsored The Pavilion in its 25th Season for $100,000, more than ever before.
“At Comcast, our philosophy is to truly engage with the communities we serve and that includes serving on boards and volunteering our time,” Hannan said. “Serving on The Pavilion board is a way for me to serve both my passion for the arts as well as for serving the community.”
“The Xfinity® line of products are all about meeting the people of the Greater Houston area at the crossroads of media and technology and the performing arts are a big part of that,” said Carolyne Hannan, vice president of sales and marketing for the Greater Houston Region. “As one of the top entertainment amphitheaters in the country, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is the perfect partner for Xfinity® and an exciting way for us to be a part of The Woodlands community.”
From community volunteer projects to opening computer centers to helping close the digital divide, Comcast supports the community in many ways. Comcast launched Internet Essentials, a program that provides low-cost broadband service and the option to purchase a full-service, Internet-ready computer. Since 2011, Comcast has connected more than 150,000 households to the power of the Internet at home, most for the very first time.
Hannan currently serves as a member of The Pavilion’s board of directors. As a first generation Irish American, she was raised on Irish music and culture and traveled extensively in North America and Western Europe as an Irish step dancer. Along with her five brothers and sisters, she also became involved in music, singing, and theater, and studied acting at HB Studio in New York City as a young adult.
“About 30 percent of Americans, many of whom live near or below the poverty line, remain on the wrong side of the digital divide,” Hannan said. “Without digital literacy, home broadband access or a computer, these families face profound disadvantages.”
“Without a doubt, my two favorite things about being on The Pavilion board are the great people I’ve met in the community, including the staff and the volunteers, and the ability to be constantly engaged in the arts,” Hannan said. “It’s so fulfilling to be close to the arts on a regular basis.”
Comcast is Houston’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communication products and services. Founded over 50 years ago, Comcast’s 2,500 Houston-area employees have been dreaming big and creating products that have changed the way people communicate, are informed and entertained.
Party “All Night Long” at The Pavilion Partners Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser July 12 Get your dancing shoes on and be ready to “Dance the Night Away” at The Pavilion Partners Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser July 12 at 4:30 p.m. The event takes place in The Pavilion’s House of Blues Hospitality Tent prior to the Lionel Richie with CeeLo Green concert. Ticket prices are $250 for orchestra level tickets to the concert and dinner and $200 for mezzanine level tickets to the concert and dinner. Guests also receive VIP club passes. The evening begins with appetizers, then dinner, as well as complimentary beer and wine and VIP club passes. However, the fun doesn’t stop there. There are chances to win great prizes with two special drawings. Don’t forget to bring your wallets for the live auction with opportunities to bid on vacation packages, concert memorabilia, jewelry and more during the live auction. Money raised from the event benefits The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs including Musical Scores, Fine Arts Education Day, Music in Motion and Children’s Festival as well as The Pavilion’s performing arts events. You won’t want to let this opportunity to support a great cause pass.
Tickets are limited and seating is allocated on a first come, first served basis. To make your reservations for the Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser contact Leslie Williams at lwiliams@woodlandscenter.org or 281-210-1125. You also can purchase tickets online by visiting www.woodlandscenter.org. June 2014 • 6
Volunteer Spotlight In 2009, Sarah Epley became a member of The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. Fellow Partners Debra and Matt Dozier told her about the organization and she jumped right in. Currently treasurer of The Partners Board of Directors, Epley is the co-chair for the PreConcert Dinner & Fundraiser. She also serves as chairman of the Partners social committee, which coordinates activities for the Partners on a monthly basis. Activities range from painting to happy hours to open mic nights.
Help Lay a Foundation for the Arts Make a lasting contribution to the arts with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Donor Brick. A Pavilion Brick can be a lasting symbol of your support for performing arts, a unique birthday gift, a way to recognize coworkers or business associates and a remembrance of family members and loved ones.
“It’s so nice to build relationships with the people you volunteer with. When we are out, people see us having a great time together and ask about our group,” Epley said. “We love to be out in the community spreading the word about Partners. So many people don’t realize the volunteer opportunities at The Pavilion. The perks are pretty great too!” Epley’s favorite event she volunteers for is Fine Arts Education Day, when the Houston Symphony plays for Conroe ISD Fourth Graders to peak their interest in orchestra and band. “It reminds me of a program that I attended as a student in Minnesota. It’s so inspirational to see these kids motivated through music,” Epley said. In her home state of Minnesota, she often attended concerts and wasn’t sure where to get the same experience in Texas. Now Epley attends as many concerts at The Pavilion as she can. “I enjoy coming to all of the concerts held at The Pavilion, whether they are classical or hard rock,” she said. “There’s such a variety here and the nice thing about being a Partner is you don’t have to choose which to come to. You can go to them all!” Originally from Austin, Minnesota, Epley moved to The Woodlands nine years ago. A self-proclaimed “Midwestern farmer’s daughter,” she earned a finance degree from Mankato State University (now Minnesota State University Mankato). A member of Honors Choir and Orchestra in college, Epley plays the piano, viola, flute and sings. She works as a legal assistant for Montgomery County Women’s Center. She has a cat named Bugsy.
The bricks are located at the main entrance of the venue outside the North Gates. Proceeds from the brick donations support The Pavilion, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization. The current cost is $100 per brick. The Pavilion Partners honor past board presidents by engraving and installing a brick with their name and “Pavilion Friend” on it. Any Partners member, who joins at the Gold or Platinum level, receives a brick in their honor. Another way to participate in the brick donor program includes a corporate brick with the company’s logo engraved on it. The Pavilion is hosting a brick dedication June 11 at 11 a.m. The public is welcome to attend the event and help celebrate the arts in our community. The Pavilion Donor Brick program is a great way to leave your own legacy for all to see. For more information on The Pavilion Donor Brick Program or to purchase a brick email Leslie Williams or call 281-210-1125.
StarSpangled Salute HOuStOn SympHOny
JULY 3
THURSDAY, 8 p.m. Gates: 6:30 p.m. FREE EVENT courtesy of
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Encore
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 May 26, 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 FMC Technologies Insperity KPMG, LLP Wells Fargo
$5,000 - $9,999 Aon Hewitt Entergy Fidelity Investments Linn Energy, LLC Union Pacific Foundation $2,000 - $4,999 EMI Sheryl & Fred Greene Whitney & Derek McCoy Renewal by Anderson $1,000 - $1,999 Candi & Gerald Glenn Ed Jones 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 Brenda & John Mizell Vanessa & Rick Raanes Susie & Jeff Shipley
$200 - $499 Deborah Butler Susan & Alex Cosculluela Suzanne & Ed Ellis Julia & Mark Ellis 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 Houston Community Newspapers & The Courier & The Villager Tommy Bahama
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.
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
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. 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. 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. 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.
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. 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. 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. 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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Picture Yourself at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
S H O W T I M E ShowTime is a list of events scheduled for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, including start times and ticket prices. Information is subject to change. Please visit www.woodlandscenter.org for the latest event information. James Taylor
Do you want to be a permanent fixture at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion? Have you ever wondered who those people are on the life-size mural located just inside the VIP gate and alongside the House of Blues Hospital Tent?
Photo by Michael Tammaro
The Patron’s Courtyard, or “Wall of Fame,” is a giant mural of a Pavilion audience sitting in reserved seats. Guests can show their support of The Pavilion by making a contribution to have their portrait added to the wall. This crowd, colorful, realistic and rubbing elbows with the likes of Bette Midler and Itzhak Perlman, keeps the same “seats” every year. It is a reflection of the community and the artistic atmosphere of The Pavilion.
Lionel Richie
Fall Out Boy
CeeLo Green Michael Krajewski
June 6
“Since 1995, the Wall of Fame has been a wonderful opportunity for us to have a more permanent representation of community leaders, as well as Pavilion friends and supporters,” said Christine Scully, director of development.
Proceeds support The Pavilion’s performing arts events and educational outreach programs. Support the arts and become a legendary piece of The Pavilion’s history by purchasing a spot on the Parton’s Courtyard. For more information, contact Mallory Vanderheiden at mvanderheiden@woodlandscenter.org or call 281-210-1106.
attended concerts at The Pavilion throughout her childhood. She graduated from The Woodlands High School in 2011.
Haley Shearer landed her marketing internship at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion after applying earlier in the year.
A Symphonic Journey • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
June 14 James Taylor • 8 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $75 & $45 Reserved / $30 Lawn June 17 Boston with The Doobie Brothers • 7 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25.50 Lawn / $69.50 Super Rock Ticket June 27 Goo Goo Dolls & Daughtry • 6:45 p.m. with Special Guest Plain White T’s $95 Res. Pit / $95, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Fall Out Boy and Paramore • 7 p.m. $65 GA Pit / $65, $50, $40 & $30 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Aug. 1
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
July 24
Rascal Flatts • 3 p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
July 13
Lionel Richie • 7:30 p.m. with CeeLo Green $125 Res. Pit / $125, $99.50, $69.50 & $49.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
July 12
Classical Concert • 8 p.m. $15 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation
July 10
Star-Spangled Salute • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony FREE event sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company
July 3
Michael Cavanaugh
Tim McGraw Panic! At the Disco Mötley Crüe
Aerosmith
DISNEY IN CONCERT
OneRepublic
June 13 Wagner & Maazel’s “Ring Without Words” • 8 p.m. with the Texas Music Festival Orchestra FREE event
“Inclusion on the wall is a unique way to honor or memorialize your loved ones. In addition to friends of The Pavilion, portraits are painted of each of the Hometown Heroes annually.” Let your support of the performing arts be known by becoming part of the Wall of Fame. For a contribution ranging from $175 to $1,000, your likeness can be added to the mural by noted artist, Pam Schrader. Her renderings are based on candid photos you supply. Schrader has won first place and best of show at The Woodlands Art League’s Spring Show this year and she is a member of several art league groups.
Dream of Working in the Music Business Comes True for Intern by Haley Shearer
She is continuing her education at Oklahoma State University. She is now going into her senior year at OSU, majoring in strategic communications with an emphasis in public relations. Shearer is involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization in Stillwater, Oklahoma, where she mentors underprivileged kids in the community.
Through the internship, Shearer gains experience in the marketing field for a nonprofit performing arts center by writing press releases and articles about the venue and its events, working on website management, coordinating social media sites, assisting in planning special events, taking photos at events and more. After college, she hopes to pursue a career in the music industry.
A few of her favorite things in life are music, dogs and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
She was raised in The Woodlands, Texas, where she
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Aug. 9 Tim McGraw • 7 p.m. Sept. 5 $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, Sept. 6 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 Sept.11 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! Sept.12 $72.75 GA Pit / $72.75, $42.75 & $32.75 Reserved / $27.50 Lawn Aug. 16 Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden • 7 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $59.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $34.50 Lawn Sept.19 Aug. 19 Panic! At the Disco • 7:30 p.m. with Walk the Moon $39.50 GA Pit / $39.50 & $35 Reserved
Aug. 22 OneRepublic • 7 p.m. $75 Reserved Pit / $75, $49 & $29 Reserved / $25 Lawn Aug. 25
Photo by Jeff Fitlow
Aerosmith • 7:30 p.m. with Slash $155 Res. Pit / $155, $125, $99.50, $69 & $49.50 Reserved / $39.50 Lawn / $69.50 Super Rock Ticket
Aug. 29 Chicago & REO Speedwagon • 7:30 p.m. $125 Res. Pit / $125, $86, $46 & $36 Reserved / $26 Lawn Aug. 30 DISNEY IN CONCERT Magical Music from the Movies • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzaine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Huntsman and Woodforest – National Bank Aug. 31 Def Leppard & KISS • 7 p.m. $190 Res. Pit / $190, $115 7 $69 Reserved / $36 Lawn
Oct. 11 Oct. 23 Oct. 24
Linkin Park and 30 Seconds to Mars • 6:30 p.m. with AFI $104.75 GA Pit / $104.75, $74.75 & $54.75 Reserved / $39.75 Lawn Brad Paisley • 7 p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA Lyle Lovett and his Large Band • 7 p.m. with Robert Earl Keen $79.50 Res. Pit / $79.50, $59.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved ZZ Top and Jeff Beck • 7 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn / $69.50 Super Rock Ticket Luke Bryan • 7 p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA Mötley Crüe with Alice Cooper • 7 p.m. with Alice Cooper $125 Res. Pit / $125, $85, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn Jason Aldean • 7 p.m. with Florida Georgia Line Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA Hocus Pocus Pops • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzaine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B
Holly Jolly Jingle • 7 p.m. Free event sponsored by Talisman USA, Woodforest National Bank and KPMG, LLP
Dec. 4
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 ExxonMobil $8 in advance / $10 at the door
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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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Biographies Carlos Spierer, conductor Born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1963, Carlos Spierer was raised in Berlin. Following his violin studies with Fredell Lack at the University of Houston, he studied conducting from 1984-90 with Klauspeter Seibel at the Conservatory for Music in Hamburg. He attended several Master Classes, including the Schleswig-Holstein Music Festival with Leonard Bernstein in 1987, where he won first prize in the Conducting Competition. His first engagement as conductor and assistant to the music director took him to the Kiel Opera for five years until 1995. Further positions as artistic and music director included the Gävle Symphony Orchestra in Sweden from 1997-2000, the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería in Mexico City from 2003-05 and in Giessen from 2003-11, as well as the Young Symphony Orchestra of Hessen in 2007. In 1999, Spierer’s recording of “Paddington’s First Concert” and Poulenc’s “Babar the Elephant” with the Hamburg Symphony was awarded the Echo Prize. Another recording with works of the Swedish Composer Oscar Byström with the Gävle Symphony Orchestra was awarded BBC Music Magazine’s “CD of the Year 1998.” Spierer has appeared as guest conductor with many renowned orchestras and opera houses, including San Francisco Opera, Komische Oper Berlin, Frankfurt Opera, Estonian National Opera Tallinn, Karlsrühe Opera, German Chamber Philharmonie Bremen, Brussels Radio Orchestra, Radio Symphony Orchestra Frankfurt, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Buenos Aires, the Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra, the Saaremaa Festival in Estonia, Symphony Orchestra Odense, Orquesta Sinfonica de Paraíba, Philharmonic Ensemble and NHK Tokyo, NRK Radio Orchestra Oslo, Tampere Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Stockholm, as well as the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra.
Leon Spierer, guest concertmaster Leon Spierer served as first concertmaster of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for 30 years, beginning in 1963, under the batons of principal conductors Herbert von Karajan and Loren Maazel, among others. Before this, he was the first concertmaster of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Orchestra from 1958-63. In 1969, he was awarded the Prize of German Music Critics for “versatility in the interpretation of different musical styles.” He has appeared as guest conductor of the Texas Music Festival since its inception in 1990. Now in his 80’s, he continues to maintain a very active career as guest concertmaster and guest conductor, and he is head of the faculty of the Youth Orchestra of the Americas.
The Pavilion Welcomes the Boys Scouts of America at Tonight’s Concert Photo by Leslie Williams
Texas Music Festival Staff and Underwriters
El Paso Corporation Lecture Series Methodist Houston/Center for Performing Arts Medicine The Tomatz Family
David Guidry, President Andrew Davis Bobbie Fontenot Michael Horvit Glenn Johnson Sarah C. “Sally” Reynolds Shirley Stein
Festival Underwriter
Immanuel and Helen B. Olshan Foundation Board
Concert Sponsor
Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival Administration Alan Austin, General and Artistic Director Melissa McCrimmon, Associate Director Franz Anton Krager, Music Director and Chief Conductor Robert Mayes, Director of Scheduling and Housing Dennis Whittaker, Kirsten Yon, Chamber Music Coordinators Elisa Haaland, Operations Coordinator and Personnel Manager Dancy Lukeman, Marketing and Public Relations Coordinator Lynda Sanders/Marketing Solutions, Inc., Marketing Consultant Susan Farb Morris, Public Relations Consultant Jacob Sustaita, Festival Orchestra Manager Cristina Mendoza, Orchestra Librarian Martin Wells, Library and Operations Assistant Adam Van Court, Housing Coordinator Nick Puccia, Concert Production Manager and Housing Roger Vasquez, Transportation Coordinator and Housing Jason Burton, Equipment Manager Moores School of Music Administration The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is welcomes the Boys Scouts of America at Texas Music Festival Orchestra tonight where they are completing their Music Merit Badge. This is the second year that The Pavilion has worked with the Boy Scouts on their badge. Participants start out by visiting the Boy Scouts Resource booth in the North Plaza to obtain the Music Merit Badge workbook and concert program. Next, they visit The Pavilion Partners Instrument Petting Zoo to learn about the different types of musical instruments and the Partners Arts & Crafts booth to make a musical instrument and learn about important people in American music. Lastly, they stop by The Woodlands School of Rock on the Side Stage and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra on the main stage to listen to two different stylistic live performances. The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness. For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes and, through over a century of experience, knows that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Andrew Davis, Director Lynn Lamkin, Associate Director Elizabeth Shepard, Director of Business Administration Omar Sheik, Business Administrator Coordinator Jill Bays-Purtill, Director of Public Relations Thom Guthrie, Jason Burton, Moores Opera House Afshin Farzhadfar, Sound Technician Patricia Cooper, Director of Outreach and Engagement Correan Barker, Development and Alumni Relations Coordinator Sarah Hardin, Music Office Administrator Grand Underwriter Immanuel and Helen B. Olshan Foundation
Terry Ann Brown Hon. Beverly B. Kaufman Sheila K. Johnstone Madison Charitable Foundation Sybil F. Roos Mary Ann Tebbe David Ashley White Patron Cathy and Bill McNamara Shirley and Don Rose Virginia and Gage Van Horn Donor Alan S. Austin Dr. and Mrs. Clotaire Delery Debbie Feuer Nancy and Carter Hixon Janis and Clifton Landry Martha Palmer Nancy and Hans Strohmer Katherine and Mark Yzaguirre Friend Stephen and Jacquelyn Harbachick Kirk D. Hickey Mary Ann and David McKeithan In honor of David Ashley White In-Kind Akademisches Orchester Leipzig American Festival for the Arts Houston Symphony The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion No Label Brewing Company Virtuosi of Houston
Guarantor Cynthia and George Mitchell Foundation Moores School of Music Society Rhonda and Donald Sweeney University of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social Sciences University of Houston Moores School of Music Wortham Endowed Chair in Performing Arts
Welcome Boy Scouts and congratulations on achieving your Music Merit Badge! June 2014 • 6
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Program
Friday, June 13 – 8 p.m.
Carlos Spierer, conductor Leon Spierer, guest concertmaster TBA, soloist, Winner of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition TBA Solo Work by the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition Winner Wagner/ “The Ring Without Words” arr. Maazel Orchestral Highlights from Wagner’s RingCycle “Das Rheingold (The Rhine Gold)” Thus we begin in the “greenish twilight” of the Rhine Float up to the home of the Gods, (Entrance of the Gods into Valhalla) Fall amongst hammering dwarfs “smithying” away Ride Donner’s thunderbolt, crawl with the thirst-crazed Siegmund to the haven (temporary) of Sieglinde’s hearth and solace “DieWalküre (The Valkyrie)” Act 1: In the sound code, we “see” his loving gaze Their flight Act 2: Wotan’s rage Act 3: The Cavalcade of Brünnhilde’s sisters (Ride of the Valkyries) Wotan’s farewell to his favorite daughter (Wotan’s Farewell and Magic Fire Music) “Siegfried” Act 1: Act 2: Act 1:
Mime’s fright Siegfried’s forging of the magic sword His wanderings through the forest His slaying of the Dragon The Dragon’s lament
“Götterdamerung (Twilight of the Gods)” Act 1: Day breaking ‘round Siegfried and Brünnhilde’s passion Dawn and Siegfried’s Rhine Journey Act 2: Hagen’s call to his clan Siegfried and the Rhinemaidens Act 3: Siegfried’s Death and Funeral Music Brünnhilde’s Immolation Scene
ProgramFellows, Faculity and Soloists 2014 Texas Music Festival Orchestra The Texas Music Festival Orchestra Fellows are chosen through a rigorous live and tapped auction process. Each participant receives a full tuition fellowship and housing assistance for their stay in Houston. This year’s Fellows come from Texas, 17 other US states and 11 foreign countries. We welcome them to Houston and The Woodlands. Flute Jennifer Hunt, California Kasumi Nakashima, Japan* Evan PengraSult, Washington Victor Wang, New York Oboe Andrew Dotterer, Pennsylvania Clarie Kostic, New York Youjin Roh, South Korea Ian Woodworth, Ohio Clarinet David Cook, Michigan* Clarissa Osborn, Oregon Phillip Sammons, Texas** Rajesh Soodeen, Texas* Rebecca Tobin, New York* Alto Saxophone Eric Lane, Texas Bassoon Jordan Brokken, Texas Carly Gomez, Washington Joseph Merchant, Pennsylvania Cornelia Sommer, Washington Horn Timothy Bedard, Illinois Aaron Griffin, Texas Kayla Howell, Texas* ** Kirsten Kurtz, Texas* ** Alex Laskey, Illinois Matthew Otto, California** Eric Vanderlaan, Florida Stephen Wadenpfuhl, Texas* Jacob Wiggins, Texas Michael Woodard, Texas Trumpet Steven Brown, Texas* Nick Doutrich, Oklahoma** Cameron Kubos, Texas* ** Gerardo Mata, Texas* James Stinson, Alabama* John St. Julian II, Texas** Ayano Tomoika, Japan Justin Weisenborn, Texas** Bass Trumpet Jaren Reyes, Texas* ** Tenor Trombone Stephen Farrell, Florida Chris Grijalva, Texas** Curtis Swike, Texas*
Bass Trombone Ryo Teratani, Japan Tuba Aidan Zimmermann, Texas Harp Hope Cowan, Texas* Caitlyn Mehrtens, Pennsylvania Percussion Ethan Ahmad, California Dylan Barber, Virginia* William Champion, North Carolina Andrew Johnson, Canada Sean Rode, Pennsylvania Tyson Voigt, Florida Keyboard Yan Shen, Texas* Violin Carmen Abelson, Texas* Yoojin Baek, South Korea* Huan Ci, China Jacob Cortez, Texas Caroline Cox, North Carolina* Hong Nhung Dao, Vietnam Eleanor Dunbar, Texas Gisela Escobar Diaz, Puerto Rico* Sarah Kenner, Pennsylvania Saori Kozawa, Japan JinHa Kwon, South Korea Jiah Kyun, South Korea Shin Lan, Taiwan Chaeyeon Lim, South Korea Ming LiuLun, China Tracy Morgan, Texas Yuri Noh, South Korea Woo Jin Park, South Korea Marta Pawlowska, Poland Lisa Peterson, Texas Tian Qiu, China Zhongyu Ren, China Konrad Rudowicz, Poland Jin Young Song, South Korea Huanhuan Sun, China I-Yun Tsai, Taiwan Xiao Wang, China* Xiaowan Wu, China* Jingwen Xu, China* Elsie Yau, New York Jiuri Yu, China Ke Zhu, China
Please turn off all cellphones during the concert. Photography and video are not allowed, including with cellphones.
Viola Rebecca Boelzner, Virginia Grant Bradshaw, Missouri* Anita Rocio Dowden, Texas Felicia Henderson, Texas Hui-Ling Hsu, Taiwan Kathryn Lowman, Illinois Matthew Norman, Washington, D.C. Luis Perez, Texas* Camille Ripple, California Maria Santacruz, Ecuador Sarah Shasberger, Connecticut Barbara Wolfe, Ohio Cello Seohee Choi, South Korea Slava Dobrushkin, Mexico* Holly Garrett, Massachusetts Mengmeng Huang, China MinnaIm, California* Jun Jin, South Korea Chi-Hui Kao, Taiwan Johnny Mok, Alabama Oliver Scott, Australia Weiting Sun, Taiwan Double Bass Adam Attard, Michigan William Karns, Texas Christopher Lettie, Connecticut Michael McClure, Massachusetts Martin Pham, California* Russell Thompson, Ohio Nash Tomey, Pennsylvania Trevor Young, Texas* * Returning Orchestra Fellow ** Extra for Mahler and for Wagner Conductors Mei Ann Chen Daniel Hege Franz Anton Krager* Carlos Spierer
Faculity Robert Atherholt* I oboe Ted Atkatz I percussion Allen Barnhill I trombone Richard Beene I bassoon Emanuel Borok I violin Wayne Brooks* I viola Leone Buyse I flute Helen Callus I viola Aralee Dorough* I flute Susan Dubois I viola Paul Ellison I double bass Norman Fischer I cello Andrzej Grabiec* I violin Randall Griffin* I clarinet Frank Huang* I violin Mark Hughes* I trumpet Robert Johnson* I horn David Kirk I tuba Eric Larson I double bass Anne Leek* I oboe Paula Page* I harp Lucie Robert I violin Brinton Averil Smith I cello Matthew Strauss I percussion Jim Vassallo* I trumpet William VerMeulen I horn Elise Wagner* I bassoon Michael Webster I clarinet Dennis Whittaker* I double bass Kristen Yon* I violin Zuo Jun I violin Additional Perspectives Series Artists Jeffrey Cohen I piano Matthew Dirst* I harpsichord Jonathan Fischer I oboe Colin Gatwood I oboe Craig Hauschildt I percussion Timothy Hester* I piano/harpsichord Lachezar Kostov I cello Tali Morgulis* piano
Luba Poliak I piano Soloists Brian Suits* I piano Cynthia Clayton* I soprano Xiao Wang I violin Houston Symphony Chorus Matthew Scarano I drummer Classical Minds Guitar Festival Melanie Sonnenberg* I mezzo-soprano Isaac Bustos Leon Spierer I guest concertmaster Mark Anthony Cruz Time for Three I (Zachary DePue, Jonathan Dotson Nicolas Kendall, Ranaan Meyer) Valerie Hartzell Participant winner I Cynthia Woods Adam Holzman Mitchell Young Artist Competion Chad Ibison Solero Flamenco * Faculty, Moores School of Music
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Tonight in the Plaza ........................................................................... 1 Letter from the President & CEO...................................................... 2 “The Ring Without Words”................................................................. 3 2014 Texas Music Festival Orchestra Fellows................................... 4 Biographies......................................................................................... 5 Boy Scouts Participate at TMF........................................................... 5 Texas Music Festival Staff and Underwriters.................................... 6 Picture Yourself at The Pavilion
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Tonight in the Plaza June 13 7-7:45 p.m. Performance by The Woodlands School of Rock Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners The Solar System Craft Project with The Pavilion Partners Kids Make Art with Texas Children’s Hospital Seat Exchange with Fidelity Investments Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama Play Basketball & FREE Strikers Tickets with Texas Lone Star Strikers Stop by Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank, Renewal by Andersen & Audi of America to participate in kid-friendly activities.
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Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black in the Pit All activities in the plaza are free.
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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 welcome the Texas Music Festival Orchestra and the young musicians performing Wagner & Maazel’s “Ring Without Words.” The winner of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition will be announced from the stage and receive a medical for their efforts, as well as showcased in a solo performance. This year, The Pavilion installed three new state-of-the-art LED video screens in the seating area and North Plaza. These screens are larger for better viewing and have the very latest in high definition technology. The $2 million project has a 7.8 mm LED which is a new industry-leading pixel pitch for this size of application. With a brightness measurement of 5,000 nits, the screens are bright and viewable even in direct sunlight. The Pavilion provides free mezzanine and lawn seating for all our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all performing arts events, 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.
Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer
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 Jeffrey H. Shipley – 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)
I am looking forward to a spectacular 25th Season and hope to see you on the hill.
Staff Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Mallory Vanderhieden - Executive Assistant
Jerry MacDonald Onstage 5 x 3.75” Jude studios jdollar@judestudios.com President & CEO
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Guest artist winner of the Ima Hogg competition $15 orchestra seating, FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of the Wortham Foundation
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
Credits
Christine Scully – Director of Development Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator
Shannon Wilson – Editor in Chief
Our Mission
Courtney Galle – Managing Editor
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 – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator
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