On Stage May 2011

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Dvoråk’s Cello Concerto a Classical Masterpiece May 20, 2011 Sponsored by The Wortham Foundation

Let the Good Times Roll The Music of Ray Charles May 26, 2011 Sponsored by

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Official Program of

Tonight in the Plaza

ontents

May 20 7-8 p.m.

Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black

Tonight in the Plaza .....................................................................

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Letter from the President & CEO ...............................................

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Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama & Market Street

Gift Cards Now Available ..........................................................

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Activity with Woodlands Online

Dvorák’s Cello Concerto ...........................................................

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Hans Graf Biography ..................................................................

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Color-a-Picture & Car Display with Audi of America

Special Guest Biography ............................................................

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Let the Good Times Roll ..............................................................

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Michael Krajewski Biography .....................................................

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Special Guest Biography .........................................................

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Give Where You Live ....................................................................

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Pavilion Bytes .................................................................................

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The Music of The Eagles Houston Symphony ............................

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Orchestra Listing ..........................................................................

June Concerts and Encore ........................................................

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The Pavilion Partners Awards Scholarships ...................................... 10 Off Stage ...................................................................................... 11 ShowTime ..................................................................................... 12 Concert Etiquette ....................................................................... 13 Guest Information ....................................................................... 14

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2011 Performing Arts Season Presented by

and Sponsored by

The

official automobile of The Pavilion

Wortham Foundation

official airline of The Pavilion

Color-a-Picture, Meet Barkley & Giveaways with Woodforest National Bank Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners Note Rubbings with The Pavilion Partners

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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As a nonprofit organization, The Pavilion’s mission is to present a diverse offering of performing arts and to make the arts accessible to the masses. In May, we showcase two great concerts from the Houston Symphony, including a classical concert titled Dvorák’s Cello Concerto and a pops concert titled “Let the Good Times Roll” – The Music of Ray Charles. These performances exemplify the kind of programs we offer as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony.

We are again providing free mezzanine and lawn seating for all of our fine arts events. We even provide free lawn chair rental to sit on the hill. Please take advantage of this offer and bring your family, friends and neighbors to the Houston Symphony this season.

Lastly, I would like to thank our sponsors and The Pavilion’s Board of Directors for their support in making our arts programming and free seating possible. And thank YOU for supporting The Pavilion. I look forward to seeing you at arts events beneath the stars.

Seat Exchange & Balloon Giveaway with Fidelity Investments Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama & Market Street Knock Out Hunger Game with Montgomery County Food Bank Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners Make Your Own Record with The Pavilion Partners

Board of Directors A. Steve Arizpe Joseph P. Ash John H. Beaird Gary Becker David D. Dunlap Mark E. Ellis Carol P. Garner James M. Gibbons Jeffrey R. Harder Gregory T. Kelleher W. Randall Lowry Julie V. Mayrant

Ralph C. McIngvale C. Grant Mitchell Steve A. Morrow Steven W. Nance Diane Nielsen Maryann T. Seaman Alex Sutton Raymond I. Wilcox Marsha K. Williams Janet S. Wong Hank Wood

Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)

Staff Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Margaret Eichelberger – Executive Assistant

Gift Cards to Woodforest Bank Club & House of Blues Hospitality Tent Now Available!

Want a cool gift to give to clients or friends coming to a concert at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion? Spectrum Catering, Concessions & Special Events is now offering gift cards that are available for use at The Pavilion’s Woodforest Bank Club and House of Blues Hospitality Tent.

Cards can be used for food or drinks at either the Club or the Tent, but can not be used at the concession stands or merchandise tent. Cards can be loaded with any amount of money, are valid for up to five years and are re-loadable through Spectrum.

To purchase a gift card, call Spectrum at 713-897-8250 or email gc04@spectrumfcs.com.

It’s the perfect gift when you want to give more than just tickets to a concert. Buy one today!

Credits Cindy DuBois – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Bruce Bennett – Cover Photo Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer

Officers George Lindahl III – Chairman of the Board Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Jeffrey H. Shipley – Vice Chairman Brian Wing – Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President Lori Figaro – Treasurer

Director in memoriam

Jerry MacDonald President & CEO

Color-a-Picture & Car Display with Audi of America Color-a-Picture, Meet Barkley & Giveaways with Woodforest National Bank

Home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion 2005 Lake Robbins Drive • The Woodlands, TX 77380 Phone: 281-364-3010 Fax: 281-364-3011 www.woodlandscenter.org info@woodlandscenter.org

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Activity with Woodlands Online

The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands

Welcome to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 22nd year of operation and of providing the very best of fine arts, education and contemporary programming. We have an exciting season planned in 2011, including the two symphony concerts you are here to see.

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Letter from the President & CEO

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Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Kacie Broadhurst – Social Media Analyst Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Laura Beth Williams – Marketing Intern Lori Figaro – CFO Jenny Lewis – Accounting Assistant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Paula Smith – Senior Accountant Christine Scully – Director of Development Amy Kelley – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator Charlotte Weschler – Development Coordinator Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations Mike Bevel – Operations Department Collin Bolen – Assistant Box Office Manager Carla DeHart – Administrative Coordinator Isidro Hernandez – Maintenance Department Lead Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Department Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Department Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Josie Reeves – Box Office Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor David Schlauch – Operations Manager Chad Sonnier – Operations Department JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales Joe Witcraft – Overnight Security

May 2011 • 2

a Classical Masterpiece

Friday, May 20, 2011 – 8 p.m.

Hans Graf, conductor Alisa Weilerstein, cello Dvorák

Cello Concerto in B minor, Opus 104

I. Allegro II. Adagio, ma non troppo III. Finale: Allegro moderato

Intermission Rachmaninoff

Symphony No. 2 in E minor, Opus 27

I. Largo -- Allegro moderato II. Allegro molto III. Adagio IV. Allegro vivace

Please turn off all cellular telephones. Recordings and photography are not allowed.

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Hans Graf

Dvorák’s Cello Concerto

Special Guest Biography

Biography Known for his wide range of repertoire and creative programming, distinguished Austrian conductor Hans Graf–the Houston Symphony’s 15 th Music Director–is one of today’s most highly respected musicians. He began his tenure on Opening Night of the 2001-02 season.

Prior to his appointment in Houston,

he was music director of the Calgary Photo by Jeff Fitlow

Philharmonic, the Orchestre National Photo by Bruce Bennett

Bordeaux Aquitaine, the Salzburg Mozarteum Orchestra and the Iraqi National Symphony Orchestra.

A frequent guest with all of the major North American orchestras, Graf has developed a close relationship with the Boston Symphony and appears regularly with the orchestra during the subscription season and at the Tanglewood Music Festival.

He made his Carnegie Hall debut with the Houston Symphony in January 2006 and returned leading the Orchestra of St. Luke’s in March 2007.

He and the Houston Symphony were invited to appear at Carnegie Hall in January 2010 to present the New York premiere of The Planets— An HD Odyssey, and will return again May 5, 2012.

Internationally, Graf conducts in the foremost concert halls of Europe, Japan and Australia. In October 2010, he led the Houston Symphony on a tour of the U.K. to present the international premiere of The Planets— An HD Odyssey—a project that has been picked up by the Cleveland, Seattle and Sydney symphony orchestras. He has participated in the Maggio Musicale Fiorentino, Bregenz and Aix en Provence and appeared at the Salzburg Festival. In the summer of 2010, he conducted the opening concert of the Aspen Music Festival and returned to Tanglewood and Chicago’s Grant Park Festival.

An experienced opera conductor, Graf first conducted the Vienna State Opera in 1981 and has since led productions in the opera houses of Berlin, Munich, Paris and Rome, including several world premieres. Recent engagements include Parsifal at the Zurich Opera and Boris Godunov at the Opera National du Rhin in Strasbourg.

Alisa Weilerstein

May 20 Program

American cellist Alisa Weilerstein has attracted widespread attention for her natural virtuosic command, technical precision and impassioned musicianship. The intensity of her playing has regularly been lauded, as has the spontaneity and sensitivity of her interpretations.

A major highlight of Weilerstein’s

2010-11 season was a 15-city tour

with the St. Petersburg Philharmonic Photo by Jamie Jung

led by Yuri Temirkanov and Nikolai Alexeev. Milestones of her 2009-10 season included performing Elgar’s Cello Concerto with the Berliner Philharmoniker and Daniel Barenboim in Oxford, England, for the orchestra’s 2010 European Concert. This concert followed her Berliner Philharmoniker debut with Barenboim days earlier and was televised live worldwide, broadcast on the BBC network and released on DVD in September 2009. In November 2009, Weilerstein participated in a White House classical music event and concert, and in December 2009, she toured Venezuela with the Simon Bolivar Symphony Orchestra, led by Gustavo Dudamel.

Weilerstein was awarded Lincoln Center’s Martin E. Segal prize for exceptional achievement (2008), was named winner of the Leonard Bernstein Award (2006) and received an Avery Fisher Career Grant (2000). She is an exclusive recording artist for Decca Classics.

Born in 1982, Weilerstein is a graduate of the Young Artist Program at the Cleveland Institute of Music where she studied with Richard Weis, and also holds a degree in Russian History from Columbia University. Weilerstein— diagnosed with type 1 diabetes at age 9—is a celebrity advocate for the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.

For more information, please visit www.alisaweilerstein.com.

Born in 1949 near Linz, Graf studied violin and piano as a child. He earned diplomas in piano and conducting from the Musikhochschule in Graz and continued his studies with Franco Ferrara, Sergiu Celibidache and Arvid Jansons. His career was launched in 1979 when he was awarded first prize at the Karl Böhm Competition. His extensive discography includes recordings with the Houston Symphony, available through houstonsymphony.org, works by Bartók and Stravinsky, Zemlinsky’s Lyric Symphony, Berg’s Three Pieces from the Lyric Suite and a DVD of The Planets—An HD Odyssey.

Graf has been awarded the Chevalier de l’ordre de la Legion d’Honneur by the French government for championing French music around the world and the Grand Decoration of Honour in Gold for Services to the Republic of Austria.

Hans and Margarita Graf have homes in Salzburg and Houston. They have one daughter, Anna, who lives in Vienna.

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The Music of Ray Charles

Thursday, May 26, 2011 – 8 p.m.

Michael Krajewski, conductor Ellis Hall, vocalist Sandy Simmons, vocalist Wendisue Hall, vocalist Cristi Black, vocalist

Much in demand across the United States and Canada, Michael Krajewski delights concertgoers with his imaginative and entertaining programs and his wry sense of humor. Audiences leave his concerts smiling, remembering the evening’s music and surprises.

Maestro Krajewski joined the Houston

Symphony as principal pops conduc tor at the beginning of the 2000-01

Photo by season. His fans especially enjoy the Michael Tammaro

Star-Spangled Salute at Miller Outdoor Theatre and The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, and the Houston holiday tradition, Very Merry Pops.

He also serves as principal pops conductor of the Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra and the New Hampshire Music Festival Orchestra. He was recently named principal pops conductor of the Atlanta Symphony Orchestra, the first to hold such a title in Atlanta. He previously held principal pops conductor positions with the Long Beach and New Mexico symphonies.

B. Haggart-R. Bauduc / G. Prechel South Rampart Street Parade Arr. B. Healey Saints!!!

L. Lee-S. Goodman / M. Catingub Let the Good Times Roll T. Powell-B. Sharp / Catingub Unchain My Heart P. Mayfield / Catingub Hit the Road, Jack Carmichael / Catingub Georgia On My Mind C. Walker-E. Arnold / Catingub You Don’t Know Me Hall Girl, You’re Not in Kansas Anymore J. Davis-C. Mitchell / Catingub You Are My Sunshine

As a guest conductor, he has performed with the Boston Pops and Hollywood Bowl orchestras, and has appeared with symphonies across the U.S., including those of Baltimore, Dallas, Detroit, Minnesota, Phoenix, St. Louis, San Antonio, San Francisco and more. In Canada, he has led Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, as well as the Edmonton and Winnipeg symphonies.

Krajewski has performed with an eclectic group of artists including Sir James Galway, Marilyn Horne, Alicia de Larrocha, Roberta Flack, Judy Collins, Art Garfunkel, Al Hirt, Cab Calloway, The Kingston Trio, Ben E. King, Mary Wilson, Patti Austin, Preservation Hall Jazz Band, Canadian Brass and Pink Martini.

Ellis Hall is a multi-instrumentalist virtuoso

and dynamic vocalist who has per formed and recorded with elite artists

including Stevie Wonder, Patti LaBelle,

John Mayer, Herbie Hancock, Earth

Wind & Fire, Natalie Cole, James

Taylor, George Duke, Huey Lewis and

the News and his musical mentor, Ray

Charles, among others.

In the early years of his career, Hall

was featured as the lead vocalist

performing with Kenny G. on his debut hit single, “What Does it Take.” He then joined the soul-stirring group, Tower Of Power, as lead vocalist, keyboardist, songwriter, arranger and producer, and enjoyed tremendous success as a member of the multiplatinum group, The California Raisins.

Hall has been featured in award-winning television shows including, “The Wonder Years,” The 75th Oscars® and the “Chicago” segment with Catherine Zeta Jones and Queen Latifa. Film credits include “Big Momma’s House” and Steven Spielberg’s “Catch Me If You Can.” He has been a featured vocalist on soundtracks ranging from television’s “The West Wing” and “NYPD Blue,” to films such as “Lion King II,” “Chicken Run,” “Bruce Almighty,” “A Day Without A Mexican” and “Polar Express.”

Hall has the honor of being the only artist—other than Ray Charles—to be signed to Charles’ label, Crossover Records. He performed and was introduced as Ray Charles’ protégé at The John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts where Charles received the National Visionary Leadership Project Award. This tribute has led to recent performances with symphonies including the Pittsburg, Tucson and Nashville orchestras. Hall is proud to carry on the celebration of the soul legacy.

Ellis Hall

Michael Krajewski

“Let the Good Times Roll”

Special Guest Biography

Biography

May 26 Program

With degrees from Wayne State University and the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music, Krajewski furthered his training at the Pierre Monteux Domaine School for Conductors. He was a Dorati Fellowship Conductor with the Detroit Symphony and later served as that orchestra’s assistant conductor.

Michael Krajewski lives in Orlando, Florida, with his wife, Darcy. When not conducting, he enjoys travel, photography, jogging, bicycling and solving The New York Times Sunday crossword puzzle.

D. Gibson / Catingub I Can’t Stop Loving You Hall Straight Ahead Charles / Catingub Hallelujah, I Love Her So Charles / Catingub

What’d I Say?

There will be no intermission.

Please turn off all cellular telephones. Recordings and photography are not allowed.

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Orchestra Listing

Give Where You Live

by Kacie Broadhurst

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This special is not applicable for events where the Box Office may be closed.

Visit The Pavilion on Foursquare at https://foursquare.com/venue/108072 to meet up with friends and discover new places. Find out who is attending that evening’s performance and leave tips for other guests. Keep revisiting to see what new specials are offered!

Inside your program you will find a donation envelope. By giving to The Cynthia Woods Pavilion, a nonprofit 501(c)(3) organization, your donation helps us bring the power and beauty of live performing arts to our community! Consider donating today.

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The

The Music of The Eagles

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THE CynTHIA WooDS MITCHEll PAvIlIon

Saturday, July 2 8 p.m. Gates open at 7 p.m.

with the

Brent Havens, conductor

A must-see rock symphony!

Tickets: $20 orchestra seating FREE mezzanine & lawn seating courtesy of Insperity Buy your tickets today!

TickeTs can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office, located at 2005 Lake Robbins Drive in The Woodlands. The Box Office is open Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on event days through the start of the show. Tickets also are available at all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000, or online at www.ticketmaster.com.

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Lawn chairs are FRee. Picnics welcome (no outside beverages).

Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair

Michael Krajewski Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Associate Conductor Sponsor, Cameron Management

First Violin Frank Huang, Concertmaster Photo by Christian Steiner 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, Hewlett-Packard Company Chair Alexandra Adkins MiHee Chung Sophia Silivos Rodica Gonzalez Ferenc Illenyi** Si-Yang Lao Kurt Johnson Christopher Neal Sergei Galperin Quan Jiang* Second Violin Jennifer Owen, Principal Charles Tabony, Associate Principal Hitai Lee Kiju Joh Ruth Zeger Margaret Bragg Martha Chapman Kevin Kelly Mihaela Oancea Christine Pastorek Amy Teare Geoffrey Applegate* Viola Wayne Brooks, Principal Joan DerHovsepian, Associate Principal George Pascal, Assistant Principal Linda Goldstein Thomas Molloy Fay Shapiro Daniel Strba Wei Jiang Phyllis Herdliska Joshua Kelly*

Houston Symphony

Bridging the gulf between rock ‘n’ roll and classical music, the Houston Symphony performs The Music of The Eagles.

Amplified by a full rock band and accompanied by singers Terry Brock, Randy Jackson and John Hines, creator Brent Havens conducts the ensemble as they capture The Eagles’ amazing vocal harmonies. Surrounded by the orchestra in a concert rich with melodies, this trio performs some of The Eagles greatest hits, including “Heartache Tonight,” “Witchy Woman,” “Desperado,” “Take It Easy” and many others.

Hans Graf, Music Director

Cello Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Christopher French, Associate Principal Haeri Ju Jeffrey Butler Kevin Dvorak Xiao Wong Myung Soon Lee James Denton Anthony Kitai

Brett Mitchell Assistant Conductor

Sponsor, Madison Charitable Foundation Double Bass David Malone, Acting Principal Janice H. and Thomas D. Barrow Chair Mark Shapiro, Acting Associate Principal Eric Larson Robert Pastorek Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray Flute Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair John Thorne, Associate Principal Judy Dines Allison Garza** Piccolo Allison Garza** Oboe Robert Atherholt, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude Chair Anne Leek, Associate Principal Colin Gatwood Adam Dinitz English Horn Adam Dinitz Clarinet David Peck, Principal Thomas LeGrand, Associate Principal Christian Schubert Alexander Potiomkin*** E-Flat Clarinet Thomas LeGrand Bass Clarinet Alexander Potiomkin*** Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair Bassoon Rian Craypo, Principal Stewart Orton Chair Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal American General Chair Elise Wagner J. Jeff Robinson Contrabassoon J. Jeff Robinson Horn William VerMeulen, Principal Wade Butin, Acting Associate Principal* Brian Thomas Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Chair Nancy Goodearl Philip Stanton Julie Thayer

Trumpet Mark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell Chair John DeWitt, Associate Principal Robert Walp, Assistant Principal Anthony Prisk Speros P. Martel Chair 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 Paula Page, Principal Keyboard Scott Holshouser, Principal Neva Watkins West Chair Orchestra Personnel Manager Steve Wenig Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman Librarian Thomas Takaro Assistant Librarians Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray Stage Manager Donald Ray Jackson Assistant Stage Manager Kelly Morgan Stage Technician Toby Blunt Zoltan Fabry Cory Grant * Contracted Substitute ** Leave of Absence *** Regular Substitute May 2011 • 8

June Concerts Perfect for Hot Summer Nights featuring more than 100 gifted musicians from around the world. The concert, titled Made in America, promises to be an evening of extraordinary classical music and sizzling hot talent. Under the direction of Mei-Ann Chen, the orchestra performs Jennifer Higdon’s “Blue Cathedral” and Aaron Copland’s Symphony No. 3.

Get ready to be swept off your feet at Dancin’ with the Symphony June 10 at 8 p.m. Robert Franz gets the audience tapping their toes with this enchanting evening under the stars featuring the worldrenowned Houston Symphony.

Performing some of the most-famous dance-themed works of our time, the eveThe performance begins at 8 p.m. Gates ning starts off with Three Dances from “The Bartered Bride,” Suite from “Masquerade” Children can learn all about musical instruments at The Pavilion Partners open at 7 p.m. Since this is a free event, and Suite from “Aladdin.” The music con- Instrument Petting Zoo at most performing arts events in the North Plaza tickets are not required. For insight into the evening’s program, join Ira Black for Patinues with The Waltzing Cat and Interme- at The Pavilion. vilion Talk, a free pre-concert discussion, prior to the TMF Orchestra’s dio from “La Boda de Luis Alonso.” Then the symphony turns up the performance. Pavilion Talk takes place in the Fidelity Investments Plaza heat performing Overture to “West Side Story,” Suite No. 2 from “Carfrom 7:15-7:45 p.m. men,” Red Cape Tango from “Metropolis Symphony” and Medley from “The Rocky Horror Picture Show.”

At both of these events, children are invited to visit The Pavilion Partners’ Instrument Petting Zoo from 7-8 p.m. Here they have the opportunity to Tickets for Dancin’ with the Symphony are $15 for orchestra seating. touch, feel and even play instruments they are about to see on stage.

Mezzanine and lawn seating are free. Tickets are not required for free seating. Gates open at 7 p.m. Arrive early for pre-concert activities Picnics are always welcome at symphony events; however, beverages in the Fidelity Investments Plaza, including FREE ice cream for the first can not be brought into the venue. Sitting on the hill? Feel free to bring 1,000 guests, sponsored by Fidelity Investments. your own blanket or use one of The Pavilion’s lawn chairs for free.

On June 17, the Texas Music Festival Orchestra returns for a free concert

Encore The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2011 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of May 13 printing deadline. $100,000 - $249,999 Live Nation George P. Mitchell The Pavilion Partners $75,000 - $99,999 The Wortham Foundation $20,000 - $74,999 Anadarko Petroleum Corporation Audi of America H-E-B Lindahl Family Foundation PepsiCo Woodforest National Bank The Woodlands Development Company $15,000 - $19,999 ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment Steve Bozeman $10,000 - $14,999 Chevron Phillips Chemical Company $5,000 - $9,999 Aon Hewitt Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts 9 • www.woodlandscenter.org

$5,000 - $9,999 cont.

Entergy Fidelity Investments John P. McGovern Foundation UBS Financial Services Inc. $2,000 - $4,999 EMI The Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation Houston Southwest Medical Clinic Sundance Fuels, Ltd. Winstead PC $1,000 - $1,999 Candi & Gerald Glenn Sabrina Lahiri & James Field Tricia & Jerry MacDonald Julie & Jerry Mayrant Maryllen & Thad Miller Vicki & Michael Richmond $500 - $999 Delvin & Joe Ash Anne & David Dunlap Amy & Jonathan Homeyer

$500 - $999 cont.

JoAnne & Randy Lowry Mary Massad Gaylene & Ralph McIngvale Cindy Notarainni Shelly & Michael O’Neil Ann Page Susie & Jeff Shipley Janet Wong & Ronald Mullins Melissa & Jeff Young $250 - $499 Nancy & Tom Battle Dixie & Bret Cope Keith & Grady Ferry Annice & John Nanninga Cheryl & Ron Ridlehuber Arlene & Sol Sachs Shannon & Brian Wing In-Kind G3 United Airlines

The Pavilion Partners Awards Scholarships

by Karen Listak

The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, recently awarded fine arts scholarships for the 2011-12 academic year. The awards included 20 new scholarships and 38 renewal scholarships. Since its inception, Partners has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships to students studying the arts.

Scholarships are based upon talent and academic performance of students majoring in the fine arts disciplines of dance, instrumental music, theatre arts, visual/graphic arts, or vocal music. A scholarship reception honoring new recipients and their families was held May 9 at The Pavilion.

The Pavilion Partners 2011 First-time Scholarship Recipients Awarded $1,000 unless otherwise noted.

Tawny Andersson, Dance The Woodlands High School (The Pavilion Partners Scholarship honoring Sol Sachs) Elise Baldwin, Vocal Music Spring High School ($2,000 The Pavilion Partners Scholarship honoring Ralph McIngvale) Aaron Boudreaux, Vocal Music The Woodlands College Park High School Cameron Champion, Instrumental Music Klein Oak High School Amanda Dolan, Theatre Arts Conroe High School Joseph Dougherty, Theatre Arts The Woodlands High School ($2,000 The Otto Komes Memorial Scholarship) Sami Eudy, Instrumental Music The Woodlands High School ($2,000 The Pavilion Partners Scholarship honoring Lois Hurt) Skyler Harrison, Visual Arts Oak Ridge High School Caroline Hunt, Vocal Music Oak Ridge High School Jonathan Jones II, Instrumental Music Wunsche High School ($2,000 The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Memorial Scholarship)

Photo by Nancy Watts

Brenden Johnson, Instrumental Music Willis High School Carolena Belle Lara, Vocal Music Klein Collins High School Nicolas Lopez, Vocal Music Tomball High School ($2,000 The Vince Caracio Memorial Scholarship) Randal Garrett Nichols, Instrumental Music Tomball High School Molly Sayers, Visual Arts Northland Christian High School (The Pavilion Partners Scholarship honoring Randy Lowry) Kathryn Schaible, Dance The Woodlands High School ($2,000 The Pavilion Partners Scholarship honoring the Founding Members) Vic Shuttee, Theatre Arts The Woodlands High School ($2,000 The Nancy Bock Memorial Scholarship) Augustine Solis, Visual Arts MacArthur High School ($2,000 The Pavilion Partners Scholarship honoring Nancy and Casey Kosh) Jessica Trinque, Theatre Arts The Woodlands High School Zachary Turner, Theatre Arts Tomball High School May 2011 • 10

ShowTime

Off Stage

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 check our website for the latest event information.

free book at the Hats Off to Reading Celebration held April 20 at The Pavilion.

Jean Donatto was the master of ceremonies and special guest David Parker shared his unique, upbeat and unforgettable message that blends music, movement and humor with sign language.

For the past several years, The Pavilion has worked with Carver Magnet High School graphic arts students to create the t-shirt artwork for Musical Scores. A gifted senior, Sam Tran, was the t-shirt design winner this year.

Tran plans to attend the University of Texas at Austin to pursue a career in design. He was one of 13 students from Carver’s graphic arts program who submitted artwork for consideration as the featured design on this year’s Musical Scores t-shirts. These complimentary t-shirts, along with free lunches, are given out to all students in attendance.

For information about educational outreach events at The Pavilion, visit www.woodlandscenter.org.

The Hats Off to Reading Celebration was held April 20 in conjunction with the Houston Symphony’s Out Of This World concert at The Pavilion. More than 1,000 children were in attendance.

Hats Off to Reading is a free event sponsored by the Reading Odyssey Committee, a community coalition that encourages students to develop a lifelong love of reading. Children got to take home a free book and participate in literacy-based activities such as a book walk, hat making, and face painting.

Reading Odyssey is a partnership between Montgomery County Memorial Library System, Conroe ISD librarians, St. Anthony of Padua Catholic School Library, Chick-fil-A, Scholastic Books and The Pavilion.

More than 5,400 students enjoyed a performance at The Pavilion May 11 for Musical Scores.

Students learned sign language from special guest, David Parker, as he shared his unique and upbeat message.

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Widespread Panic

Kid Rock

June 10

Hans Graf

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Dancin’ with the Symphony Robert Franz, conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating

June 16 Peter Gabriel & the New Blood Orchestra • 8 p.m.

$168.50 Res. Pit / $168.50, $118.50, $98.50, $68.50, $53.50

& $48.50 Reserved June 17

Michael Krajewski Photo by Michael Tammaro

Photo by Jeff Fitlow

Students scored big at Musical Scores held May 11 at The Pavilion. More than 5,400 students from all over Houston attended a reward-based program that primarily serves middle school students who earn the opportunity to attend a special event at The Pavilion by displaying model behavior and achieving specific scholastic goals.

Students enjoyed performances by Mayhem Poets and Soul Street Dance Company. Mayhem Poets is a group of theatrically trained, comedically gifted, lyrical virtuosos who blend raw elements of hip hop, theatre, improv and stand up comedy. Soul Street Dance Company is a high-energy breakin’, poppin’ and lockin’, hip-hop dance group.

Def Leppard

“Falling Angels,” Artists of Houston Ballet

Photo by Bruce Bennett

Children were able to pick out a

Mei-Ann Chen

Photo by Clay Patrick McBride

Education was one of the highlights during the past two months at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.

Robert Franz

Photo by Amitava Sarkar

Education is What We Do Best!

Texas Music Festival Orchestra • 8 p.m.

Made in America Mei-Ann Chen, conductor FREE event

June 18 Widespread Panic • 7:30 p.m.

$39.50 GA Pit / $39.50 & $37.50 Reserved

Aug. 12 311 & Sublime • 7 p.m.

with Rome

$59.50 GA Pit / $49.50, $41.50, $32.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn Sept. 1

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Poperazzi Michael Krajewski, conductor Poperazzi, special guests $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank

Sept. 3

Kid Rock • 7:30 p.m. with Sheryl Crow $90 Res. Pit / $90, $60 & $45.50 Reserved / $25.50 Lawn

Sept. 15

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Brahms’ Violin Concerto Hans Graf, conductor James Ehnes, violin $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

July 2

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Music of The Eagles Brent Havens, conductor $20 Orchestra Seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Insperity

July 3

Houston Symphony • 8 p.m.

Star-Spangled Salute Michael Krajewski, conductor FREE event presented by The Woodlands Development Company

July 22

Def Leppard • 7:30 p.m. with Heart and Evan Watson $125 Res. Pit / $125, $79.50, $59.50, $39.50 & $35 Reserved / $35 Lawn

July30

Kingss of Leon • 7 p.m. with Band of Horses $60.50 GA Pit / $60.50, $50.50 & $40.50 Reserved / $36.50 Lawn

Nov. 12 16th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m.

Presented by Devon Energy

$8 in advance/ $10 at door

Aug. 2

Ke$ha • 7:30 p.m. with LMFAO and Spank Rock $59.50 GA Pit / $59.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved

Nov. 13 16th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m.

Presented by Devon Energy

$8 in advance/ $10 at door

Aug. 5

Houston Ballet • 8 p.m.

Contemporary Masters Elo’s New Work, Kylian’s “Falling Angels” and Wheeldon’s “Rush” $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation Ticket Information

Sept. 25 Journey, Foreigner & Night Ranger • 7 p.m.

$135 Res. Pit / $135, $89.50, $69.50, $59.50 & $39.50 Reserved

/ $29.50 Lawn Oct. 28

Houston Symphony • 7:30 p.m.

Hocus Pocus Pops $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B

Prices do not include service charge. Tickets are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select FYE and H-E-B 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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Concert Etiquette

Guest Information

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 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.

Electronic Devices

During the Performance

Take a break from the outside world! Please turn off all cell phones, pagers and other audible electronics. Recording devices and photography are not allowed.

Guest 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.

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.

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

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.

Bravo! As the applause dies down, the performers will put their instruments away and the 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

Children

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.

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.

Tickets also are available at all outlets, including Fiesta, select FYE & H-E-B 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

ATMs ATMs are located in the North, South and Lawn plazas of The Pavilion.

Prohibited Items

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.

To ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our guests, the following items may not be brought into The Pavilion: glass bottles, cans, beverages, food (except picnic meals at performing arts events only), cameras, recording devices, weapons, aerosol cans, strollers, laser pointers, animals and lawn chairs.

Food and Beverages

Cameras and Recording Devices

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 the request of the individual artists, cameras and recording devices are not permitted at our facility.

Restrooms, Telephones Permanent restrooms and telephones 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.

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 post-concert gatherings. For more information, call 281-363-0900.

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.

Inclement Weather Pavilion concerts are not canceled due to rain. If it rains on the day of the concert, guests are encouraged to wear rain apparel.

Photo by Ted Washington

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