Family Series Brochure 2011-2012

Anthony Kitai, cello Allen Barnhill, Principal trombone

Music inspires FUN! 2011ď‚&#x; 2012 Weatherford Family Concert Season

Music inspires ROBERT "I remember as a kid imagining what it would be like to be on the stage performing for a huge audience. I can tell you that being in front of you, performing with my incredible colleagues, is more exciting than I ever imagined when I was 8 years old. Making music for me is like breathing…I can’t imagine life without it!"

– Robert Franz, Associate Conductor

Music inspires

LEARNING

Spend your Saturdays with us! Concerts are at 10 am & 11:30 am.

Get the same great seats for all 4 concerts!

Kids see all 4 concerts for only $40. Adult tickets are $65 for 4 concerts.

Pre-Concert and Post-Concert Activities Your family will delight in the fun and educational activities before or after the concerts.  Instrument Petting Zoo  Young Musician Performances in the Lobby Activities vary at each concert.

Easy Downtown Parking and Ticket Exchanges Park in the Theater District Parking Garage, conveniently located under Jones Hall and Jones Plaza.

Can’t make a concert? No problem. Call us at (713) 224-7575 or go online to exchange your tickets for any other family concert.

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FAMILY CONCERT SERIES Share the joy of music with your children!

1 Once Upon a Dream: Princes & Princesses October 15, 2011 Robert Franz, conductor Houston Ballet II, dancers Hear music you know and love tell the tales of your favorite princes and princesses like Belle and the Beast, Aladdin and Jasmine, as well as Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella. Who’s your favorite prince or princess? Dress in character!

2 The Night Before Christmas December 3, 2011 Robert Franz, conductor ‘Twas weeks before Christmas and all through Jones Hall, our musicians made ready to play for you all! Celebrate the holidays with a special musical telling of Clement Clarke Moore’s magical tale of the annual Christmas Eve visit from jolly old St. Nick. Bring family and friends for a fun and engaging holiday celebration, including an audience sing-along and a visit from Santa.

3 Music of The Little Mermaid March 10, 2012 Robert Franz, conductor Take a dip into wet and watery music, featuring Disney’s beloved theme to The Little Mermaid. Continue our under the sea voyage with Debussy’s La Mer and RimskyKorsakov’s Scheherazade. Fish created by local child artists will help set this concert firmly at the bottom of the sea.

4 Perfect Pitch: Music of Baseball April 28, 2012 Milo Hamilton, narrator Your Houston Symphony slides into home as we finish the season with the best music from the ballpark.

Houston Astros' announcer and Hall of Fame Awardee Milo Hamilton will narrate Casey at the Bat. Hear this line-up of all-stars.

Become a Junior Patron For only $60* more, your child can be a Junior Patron, a special group of young listeners who receive benefits and privileges designed to enhance their Symphony experience.  Priority seating on the orchestra level  Opportunity to meet musicians and conductors  Program listing for each family concert  Quarterly newsletter filled with information about the concerts, composers and orchestra  Backstage tours  Private celebration event in Jones Hall  Discounts at the Symphony Store To become a Junior Patron, simply fill out the Junior Patron section of the subscription order form, include your contribution—there’s a discount for three or more children in one family—and send it back to us. We will send you a membership card and information. *$60 membership available through 6/30/2011. Membership increases to $65 begining 7/1/2011.

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OTHER FAMILY FRIENDLY CONCERTS Only 2011–2012 subscribers can purchase tickets to these featured concerts before August 1, 2011. Subscribe today to get the best seats!

Very Merry Pops December 9, 10, 11, 2011 Michael Krajewski, conductor Houston Symphony Chorus Charles Hausmann, director Come celebrate the holidays with this annual family favorite, featuring songs like “Sleigh Ride,” “Jingle Bells” and “The Most Wonderful Time of the Year.”

Handel’s Messiah in Candlelight December 16, 17, 18, 2011 Christian Knapp, conductor Houston Symphony Chorus Handel: Messiah “Rejoice Greatly” as this Houston tradition continues!

The holidays wouldn’t be the same without Houston’s own performance of Handel’s Messiah with your Houston Symphony, Chorus and guest soloists.

The Best of Spielberg and Williams January 27, 28, 29, 2012 Michael Krajewski, conductor Hollywood’s Dream Team The orchestra plays Mike’s favorite selections from Schindler’s List, Raiders of the Lost Ark, E.T., Saving Private Ryan, Jaws and more!

Bowfire!

March 9, 10, 11, 2012 Robert Franz, conductor The ultimate string sensation!

Bowfire’s all-star lineup of virtuosic fiddlers delivers a mix of Celtic, rock, bluegrass, Texas-swing and classical music. Add in beautiful vocals, electric step and tap dancing, lights and costumes, and you’ve got one fastpaced spectacle for the senses.

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2011–2012 Family concerts 4 concerts for as little as $40!  Once Upon a Dream: Princes & Princesses  The Night Before Christmas  Music of The Little Mermaid  Perfect Pitch: Music of Baseball

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