Official Program of
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
May 2, 2014 Sponsored by
The
Wortham Foundation
Tonight in the Plaza
May 2 7-7:45 p.m. Tonight in the Plaza .......................................................................... 1 Letter from the President & CEO .................................................... 2
Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners
Best of Beethoven ............................................................................ 3 Biographies........................................................................................ 4 Houston Symphony Orchestra......................................................... 5 Sponsor Spotlight ............................................................................. 6 “Party All Night Long”....................................................................... 6 Pavilion Partners Awards Fine Arts Scholarships.............................. 8 Encore ................................................................................................ 9 Concert Etiquette ............................................................................ 9 Guest Information ............................................................................10
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Construct a Beethoven Puzzle with The Pavilion Partners Kids Make Art with Texas Children’s Hospital Seat Exchange with Fidelity Investments Rain Harvesting Model Demonstration with Leadership Montgomery County a Community Share Partner Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” with Tommy Bahama Stop by Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank, Renewal by Andersen & Audi of America to participate in kid-friendly activities.
All activities in the plaza are free. The North Plaza is sponsored by
Credits Our Mission Founded in 1990, The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Center is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.
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Shannon Wilson – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer
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. We are extremely proud to have announced a new expanded relationship with Huntsman Corporation as the Presenting Sponsor of the venue. The name-under-title sponsorship provides for additional funding for The Pavilion’s performing arts events and educational outreach programs. Huntsman has been a supporter of The Pavilion’s performing arts and education programs since 2006. Just in time for the new season, The Pavilion has installed two state-of-the-art LED video screens. 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 new screens have a slightly new position with a 20-degree angle added to allow for improved view-ability from the seating area and the lawn. Besides the two new screens in the seating area, an LED screen also is located in the North Plaza. The Pavilion provides free mezzanine and lawn seating for all our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all symphonies, the ballet and opera, guests are welcome to bring a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs also are provided for free at these events. Please take advantage of this free offer and bring your family, friends and neighbors to The Pavilion this season to enjoy an evening under the stars. You will be glad you did. I am looking forward to a spectacular 25th Season and hope to see you on the hill.
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 Joseph P. Ash – Vice Chairman Mark E. Ellis – Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President Lori Figaro – Treasurer
Board of Directors Jeff Beard Gary Becker Eric Beylier David D. Dunlap Carol P. Garner Carolyne Hannan Jeffrey R. Harder Jason K. Harris Peter R. Huntsman Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D Daniel E. Kolkhorst Estelle P. McLaughlin
C. Grant Mitchell Steve A. Morrow Steven W. Nance John Robichau Julie Rock Maryann T. Seaman Larry Shaffer Nick Vanderpool IV Raymond I. Wilcox Marsha K. Williams Janet S. Wong Hank Wood
Director in memoriam Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)
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A Symphonic Journey Houston sympHony Robert Franz, conductor
Start your summer vacation with a musical journey with the sounds of the Houston Symphony in June. Robert Franz leads the audience on a trip featuring music from around the world by Beethoven, Marquez, Ravel, Dvořák and more. Pre-concert activities begin at 7 p.m.
FRIDAy, JunE 6 8 p.m. / Gates: 7 p.m.
$15 orchestra seating, FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
Lawn chairs are FREE & picnics welcome (no outside beverages).
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Tickets can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
Staff Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Mallory Vanderhieden - Executive Assistant Shannon Wilson – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator 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 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
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Biographies Program
Program
Friday, May 2 – 8 p.m.
Thomas Dausgarrd, conductor Frank Huang, violin Brinton Averil Smith, cello Joyce Yang, piano
A. Bax
Tintagel
Beethoven Concerto in C major for Piano, Violin, Cello and Orchestra, Opus 56 (Triple) I. Allegro II. Largo III. Rondo alla Polacca
Sibelius Symphony No. 5 in E-flat major, Opus 82 I. Tempo molto moderato – Allegro moderato – Presto II. Andante mosso, quasi allegretto III. Allegro molto – Misterioso Please turn off all cellphones during the concert. Photography and video are not allowed, including with cellphones at the request of the Houston Symphony.
Thomas Dausgaard, conductor
Joyce Yang, piano
Thomas Dausgaard is chief conductor of the Swedish Chamber Orchestra and conductor laureate of the Danish National Symphony Orchestra. He has created distinctive profiles with both ensembles. In the 2014-15 season, he takes the post of principal guest conductor of the Seattle Symphony Orchestra. His commitment to education is prevalent in his programming and activities. He developed a successful concert series for children with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra and has appeared with youth orchestras in North and South America, Europe and Australia. He has given master classes at the Beijing Conservatory, conducted family concerts across Europe and presided over the Malko Competition for young conductors.
Pianist Joyce Yang captivates audiences across the globe. At 27, she became a leading artist of her generation through her innovative solo recitals and collaborations with the world’s top orchestras.
A prolific recording artist, Dausgaard has more than 50 critically acclaimed CDs to his name. Recent releases include a DVD on the Unitel Classica Label with the Danish National Symphony Orchestra featuring symphonies of Brahms, Dvorák, Sibelius and Nielsen. His Opening Doors series with the Swedish Chamber Orchestra on the BIS label will continue with works by Bruckner, Tchaikovsky, Ravel and Wagner. Dausgaard has been awarded the Cross of Chivalry by the Queen of Denmark and elected to the Royal Academy of Music in Sweden. Possessed of a naturally curious mind and with wide-ranging interests beyond music, he has visited head-hunting tribes in Borneo, volunteered as a farmer in China and lived with villagers on a remote island in the South Pacific. Currently, his family lives in Denmark.
This season, Yang completed her Rachmaninoff cycle with the Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra. She made her debut with the Royal Flemish Philharmonic and performed in Brazil. In addition to these appearances, she returned to orchestras in Fort Worth, Texas, Nashville, Tenn., Melbourne, Australia, Seoul, Korea and Vancouver, Canada. She participated in several of chamber performances. Her summer schedule includes solo, chamber and concerto concerts at music festivals in Aspen, Vail, Sun Valley, Rockport and La Jolla. In 2005, as the youngest contestant at the Van Cliburn International Piano Competition, Yang won the silver medal in addition to awards for Best Performance of Chamber Music and Best Performance of a New Work. She received the 2010 Avery Fisher Career Grant. In 2011, she released “Collage,” her first highly acclaimed solo album for Avie Records. This spring, Avie releases “Wild Dreams,” with music by Bartók, Hindemith, Schumann and Rachmaninoff. Born in Seoul, Korea, Yang received her first piano lesson at age 4. At age 10, she entered the School of Music at the Korea National University of Arts and in 1997, began studies at The Juilliard School. She is a frequent guest on American Public Media’s “Performance Today.” A Steinway artist, she lives in New York.
Brinton Averil Smith, cello Hailed for “extraordinary musicianship” by “Newsday” and “stunningly beautiful” performances by the “American Record Guide,” cellist Brinton Averil Smith, the Houston Symphony’s principal cellist, continues to garner rave reviews. He is praised for his virtuosic performances and musical ideals rooted in the golden age of string playing. His debut recording of Miklós Rózsa’s Cello Concerto with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra won international critical acclaim, with “Gramophone” praising Smith as a “hugely eloquent, impassioned soloist.” Numerous critics praised his recording of chamber music of Fauré with Gil Shaham as one of the year’s best albums. Smith is a faculty member of Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music and the Aspen Music Festival. He was previously a member of the New York Philharmonic and the principal cellist of the San Diego and Fort Worth symphonies. He has collaborated in chamber music performances with Shaham, Yo-Yo Ma, Cho-Liang Lin, Lynn Harrell, Sarah Chang and Dawn Upshaw. His performances have been broadcast throughout the world, including on “CBS Sunday Morning,” NPR’s “Performance Today” and American Public Media’s “Symphonycast.” At age 10, Smith was admitted part-time to Arizona State University. He studied mathematics, music and German. He completed his B.A. in mathematics at age 17. He received his masters and doctoral degrees from Juilliard, where he studied with renowned cellist Zara Nelsova and wrote about the playing of Emanuel Feuermann.
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Program Orchestra Houston Symphony Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director Designate 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, Hewlett-Packard Company Chair Alexandra Adkins 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 Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Chair Thomas Molloy Phyllis Herdliska Cello Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair Christopher French, Associate Principal Haeri Ju Jeffrey Butler Kevin Dvorak Xiao Wong Myung Soon Lee James R. Denton Anthony Kitai
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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 Judy Dines, Acting Associate Principal Allison Jewett** Gina Hughes* Rebecca Powell Garfield* Piccolo Allison Jewett** 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 David Pharris* Alexander Potiomkin E-Flat Clarinet Christian Schubert Bass Clarinet Alexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair
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 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 Paula Page, Principal Keyboard Scott Holshouser, Principal Neva Watkins West Chair Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Linda Oper Librarian Thomas Takaro
Bassoon Rian Craypo, Principal Stewart Orton Chair Eric Arbiter, Associate Principal American General Chair Elise Wagner J. Jeff Robinson** Micah Doherty*
Assistant Librarians Erik Gronfor Michael McMurray
Contrabassoon J. Jeff Robinson** Micah Doherty*
Stage Technician Toby Blunt Zoltan Fabry Cory Grant
Horn William VerMeulen, Principal Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Brian Thomas Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Chair Nancy Goodearl Katharine Caliendo*
Stage Manager Donald Ray Jackson Assistant Stage Manager Kelly Morgan
* Contracted Substitute ** On Leave
Sponsor Spotlight
Texas Children’s Hospital Teams Up with The Pavilion for 25th Season The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is proud to welcome Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands as a presenting sponsor of the 2014 Performing Arts Season. As a $60,000 season underwriter, Texas Children’s will have a presence at all performing arts events this season. Guests can stop by the Texas Children’s Hospital booth in the plaza to find out about the progress of their new construction as well as fun crafts for the kids. Texas Children’s Hospital is a not-for-profit health care organization committed to creating a healthier future for children and women throughout the global community by leading in patient care, education and research. Consistently ranked as the best children’s hospital in Texas, and among the top in the nation, Texas Children’s has garnered widespread recognition for its expertise and breakthroughs in pediatric and women’s health. The largest free-standing children’s hospital in the U.S., Texas Children’s had more than 3.2 million patient encounters in the 2013 fiscal year. “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 we serve where we provide health care services. One way we would like to accomplish this is by bringing our two organizations together to educate families.”
Children’s and The Woodlands and becoming a great member of the community by meeting the families and learning more from organizations like The Pavilion that serve the community,” Yelenick said. Christine Scully, director of development for The Pavilion, shares Yelenick’s sentiment. “We’re honored that The Pavilion is the first organization in The Woodlands that Texas Children’s Hospital is exclusively sponsoring,” Scully said. “A strong partnership with a like-minded organization with the same values of educating the community is invaluable to us.” Slated to open in 2017, Texas Children’s Hospital The Woodlands is the second community hospital for Texas Children’s Hospital. The 548,000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility, designed especially to serve children and families, will offer specialty pediatric care in areas that include cancer, cardiology, neurology, orthopedics, diabetes and endocrinology, urology, sports medicine, gastroenterology and nutrition, plastic surgery, otolaryngology, allergy and immunology, dermatology, adolescent medicine and physical rehabilitation. Hospital facilities will include 24 emergency center rooms, 74 outpatient rooms, five radiology rooms, four operating rooms and 30 acute care beds at opening with plans of up to 200 beds. Along with serving families throughout The Woodlands area, Texas Children’s anticipates serving families throughout Greater North Houston include Montgomery, Walker, Grimes, Liberty, Harris, Polk, San Jacinto and Hardin counties.
“We’re most looking forward to growing the relationship between Texas
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. May 2014 • 6
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The Pavilion Partners Awards Fine Arts Scholarships Did you know nearly 720 Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarships have been awarded to high school and college students since the inception of the program in 1999? And $805,000 in scholarships has been awarded? In 2014, Partners awarded 32 renewal scholarships and 23 new scholarships totaling $90,000. A reception honoring the recipients and donors was held April 28 at The Pavilion. Check out the list of new scholarships below. New this year, a portion of the funds raised from the 2014 gala benefit the Partners Fine Arts Scholarships. The Pavilion will allocate $75,000 over
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FRIDAY, MAY 9 8 p.m. / Gates: 7 p.m.
$20 orchestra seating, FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Lawn chairs are FREE and picnics are welcome (no outside beverages).
a three year period to graduating high school seniors. The top scoring applicants in each of the five disciplines receive a $5,000 scholarship. The next six highest scoring applicants across all disciplines receive a $2,500 scholarship. The remaining nine applicants receive a $1,500 scholarship. Students who have received a scholarship are eligible to receive a $1,000 renewal scholarship. This funding begins in the 2014-15 school year. Information about scholarships, including application deadlines and auditions, call 281-210-1119 or email pavilionpartnersscholarship@yahoo.com. Information also can found at www.wooodlandscenter.org/scholarships.
The Pavilion Partners 2014 First-time Scholarship Recipients: (Awarded $1,500 unless otherwise noted)
Stephanie Barrick, Instrumental Music, The Woodlands College Park High School
Lucas McCutchen, Theater Arts, Caney Creek High School
Megan Elizabeth Biesiada, Dance, Montgomery High School $2,500 The Pavilion Partners Scholarship Honoring Sol Sachs
Azayra Ouzounian, Instrumental Music, The Woodlands High School
Alexandra Byrnes, Instrumental Music, The Woodlands College Park High School $5,000 The Pavilion Partners George and Cynthia Mitchell Memorial Scholarship Alexandra Cheyne, Dance, The Woodlands High School $5,000 The Pavilion Partners Scholarship Honoring The Founding Members John Cochran, Theater Arts, Westfield High School Michael Grijalva, Vocal Music, The Woodlands College Park High School $2,500 The Pavilion Partners Scholarship Honoring Shelli Moran Miqueala Hernandez, Visual Arts, Klein Oak High School Victoria Herrera, Theater Arts, Douglas MacArthur High School Sarah Holevinski, Vocal Music, Klein Oak High School $5,000 The Pavilion Partners Vince Caracio Memorial Scholarship Chelly Jin, Visual Arts, The Woodlands College Park High School $2,500 The Pavilion Partners Tom Battle Memorial Scholarship
Kelsie Anna Randles, Vocal Music, Conroe High School Isaiah Rusk, Theater Arts, George Washington Carver High School $1,500 Scholarship donated by John Nanninga and in Memory of Annise Nanninga Erin Simons, Instrumental Music, Klein Oak High School Madeline Smith, Vocal Music, Willis High School Christopher Stewart, Instrumental Music, Home School $2,000 The Pavilion Partners Lois A. Hurt Memorial Scholarship Brittany Turner, Theater Arts, Westfield High School $2,500 The Pavilion Partners Scholarship Honoring Randy Lowry Aaron Vierkant, Vocal Music, Magnolia West High School $1,500 Scholarship donated by Annette and Ken Hallock and in Honor of the Heart-Lites Chorus
Gwendolen Jones, Vocal Music, The Woodlands High School
Denton White, Visual Arts, The Woodlands High School $2,500 The Pavilion Partners Scholarship Honoring Nancy and Casey Kosh
Amanda Luke, Theater Arts, The Woodlands High School $5,000 The Pavilion Partners Nancy Bock Memorial Scholarship
Joel Williams, Vocal Music, Klein Oak High School $2,500 The Pavilion Partners Cindy DuBois Memorial Scholarship
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Tickets can be purchased at The Pavilion Box Office, all Ticketmaster outlets, by calling 800-745-3000 or online at www.ticketmaster.com.
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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 April 22, 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 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. 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.
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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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.
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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsors Support the Arts “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.’”
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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 community 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.
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Lionel Richie
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CeeLo Green Michael Krajewski
Michael Cavanaugh
Panic! At the Disco Mötley Crüe
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.
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DISNEY IN CONCERT
“Carmen” A Concert Performance • 8 p.m. with Houston Grand Opera $20 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation
May 9
Bruce Springsteen & the E Street Band • 7:30 p.m. $126.50 GA Pit / $126.50 Reserved / $56.50 Lawn
May 6
Best of Beethoven • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation
May 2
Photo by Jeff Fitlow
Robert Franz
Luke Bryan
ZZ Top
Aug. 29 Chicago & REO Speedwagon • 7:30 p.m. $125 Res. Pit / $125, $86, $46 & $36 Reserved / $26 Lawn
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
Aug. 25 Aerosmith • 7:30 p.m. with Slash $155 Res. Pit / $155, $125, $99.50, $69 & $49.50 Reserved / $39.50 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
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
Fall Out Boy and Paramore • 7 p.m. $65 GA Pit / $65, $50, $40 & $30 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Aug. 1
May 23 Journey and Steve Miller Band • 6:45 p.m. with Tower of Power $145 Res. Pit / $145, $110, $75, $65 & $45 Reserved / $38.50 Lawn
Sept.12 ZZ Top and Jeff Beck • 7 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
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
SEE the Music • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation
May 21
Sept. 6
Rascal Flatts • 3 p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
July 13
Sept. 5
Lionel Richie • 7:30 p.m. with CeeLo Green $125 Res. Pit / $125, $99.50, $69.50 & $49.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
May 18 Styx with Foreigner • 7 p.m. with Don Felder $95 Res. Pit / $95, $75, $59.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn
Aug. 31 Def Leppard & KISS • 7 p.m. $175 Res. Pit / $175, $99.50 & $59.50 Reserved / $36 Lawn
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
May 10 Lady Antebellum • 7 p.m. $70 Res. Pit / $70, $50 & $40 Reserved / $25.25 Lawn May 16 Dave Matthews Band • 7 p.m. $75 GA Pit / $75 Reserved / $40.50 Lawn
A Symphonic Journey • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
June 6
Backstreet Boys with Avril Lavigne • 7 p.m. $150 GA Pit / $89.50, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $22.50 Lawn
June 5
Majic 102.1 FM Under the Stars • 6:30 p.m. with Charlie Wilson, The O’Jays and Erykah Badu $150 Res. Pit / $150, $85, $75 & $50 Reserved
May 29 May 31
Jimmy Buffett & the Coral Reefer Band • 8 p.m. $136 Res. Pit / $136, $86 & $46 Reserved / $46 Lawn
June 13 Wagner & Maazel’s “Ring Without Words” • 8 p.m. with the Texas Music Festival Orchestra FREE event June 14 James Taylor • 8 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $75 & $45 Reserved / $30 Lawn
July 12
Aug. 9 Aug. 10
Tim McGraw • 7 p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival • 1 p.m. with Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Asking Alexandria, Trivium, Cannibal Corpse, Body Count featuring Ice T, Suicide Silence, Emmure, Miss May I, Mushroomhead and more. $79.50 GA Pit / $79.50, $69.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $29.50 Lawn
Aug. 15 Under the Influence of Music Tour • 6:30 p.m. with Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Homie Quan , Mack Wilds, DJ Drama, Sage The Gemini and IAMSU! $69.75 GA Pit / $69.75, $39.75 & $29.75 Reserved / $25 Lawn Aug. 16 Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden • 7 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $59.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $29.50 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
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
Sept.19 Luke Bryan • 7 p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
Holly Jolly Jingle • 2 p.m. Free event sponsored by Talisman USA, Woodforest National Bank and KPMG, LLP
Dec. 7
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
Nov. 8
Hocus Pocus Pops • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzaine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B
Oct. 24
Jason Aldean • 7 p.m. with Florida Georgia Line Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
Oct. 23
Mötley Crüe with Alice Cooper • 7 p.m. with Alice Cooper $125 Res. Pit / $125, $85, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Oct. 11
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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Program Orchestra Houston Symphony Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director Designate Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair Michael Krajewski Hans Graf Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Conductor Laureate Associate Conductor Sponsor, Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge
Brent Havens
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, Hewlett-Packard Company Chair Alexandra Adkins 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 Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Chair Thomas Molloy Phyllis Herdliska Cello Brinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow Chair Christopher French, Associate Principal Haeri Ju Jeffrey Butler Kevin Dvorak Xiao Wong Myung Soon Lee James R. Denton Anthony Kitai
Double Bass David Malone, Acting Principal Mark Shapiro, Acting Associate Principal Eric Larson Robert Pastorek Burke Shaw Donald Howey Michael McMurray Flute Aralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch Chair Judy Dines, Acting Associate Principal Allison Jewett** Gina Hughes* Rebecca Powell Garfield* Piccolo Allison Jewett** 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 David Pharris* Alexander Potiomkin E-Flat Clarinet Christian Schubert 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** Micah Doherty* Contrabassoon J. Jeff Robinson** Micah Doherty* Horn William VerMeulen, Principal Robert Johnson, Associate Principal Brian Thomas Robert and Janice McNair Foundation Chair Nancy Goodearl Katharine Caliendo*
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 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 Paula Page, Principal Keyboard Scott Holshouser, Principal Neva Watkins West Chair Orchestra Personnel Manager Michael Gorman Assistant Orchestra Personnel Manager Linda Oper 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 ** On Leave
Volunteer Spotlight A longtime lover of the arts, Betty Nelson first became a member of The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, 13 years ago as a judge for the fine arts scholarship auditions. An active board member of many community theaters in Chicago, Nelson has served as a judge of the scholarship auditions for most of her time as a Partner. “My favorite part of judging the scholarship auditions is the ability to just talk to these talented kids,” Nelson said. “I find theater kids so enthusiastic and I get enthusiastic when I see a theater tech kid come in. There’s so much that goes into it that it’s sometimes hard to judge without a background in theater tech.” In addition to volunteering with the scholarship committee, Nelson also has worked with the Instrument Petting Zoo. She believes that exposing children to the arts at a young age can greatly influence them growing up. “When you go to the Children’s Festival or Musical Scores you realize
how much of an impact Partners makes on these kids’ lives,” she said. “It’s so heartwarming to know that you do make a difference. You hope that these kids experience something that sets them on a great path in life.” Nelson currently serves on The Partners board of directors and admires the board for their ability to work together. She believes that what makes the organization work is the ability of the leadership to put aside differences and focus on what the organization is really about. “What I appreciate the most about being involved with Partners is that everyone works,” Nelson said. “People are so willing to roll up their sleeves and just do whatever it takes. Everyone does the best that they can and it really shows.” Originally from Chicago, Nelson worked in buying and quality control for Sears for more than 30 years. Now retired, she loves to participate in local community theater, read and knit. She also has begun to organize stem cell drives at local churches. Nelson serves on the Panther Creek Village Board and is involved with the Crighton Players at Owen Theatre. For more information on becoming a volunteer with Partners, visit www.woodlandscenter.org/partners.
Education is What We Do Best! The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s educational outreach programs are an integral part of the mission of the venue. Two of the programs, Musical Scores and Fine Arts Education Day take place annually in May.
On May 20, approximately 5,500 Conroe ISD students and teachers, including all fourth graders in the district, are expected to attend the annual Fine Arts Education Day featuring the Houston Symphony.
Students in the Greater Houston area were rewarded with a performance at Musical Scores, May 5. More than 6,000 students and teachers from 32 schools and 11 school districts attended the 19th annual event. The program primarily serves academically at-risk, middle school students who earn the privilege to attend a special event at The Pavilion by displaying model behavior and achieving specific scholastic goals. The special guest speaker is Dr. Bernard Harris, the first African-American to walk in space. He worked at NASA for ten years where he conducted research in musculoskeletal physiology and disuse osteoporosis. UrgeWorks and the Houston Rockets Launch Crew served as the entertainment at Musical Scores. Again this year, Jean Donatto served as master of ceremonies. For the past several years, The Pavilion has worked with Carver Magnet High School graphic arts students to create the T-shirt artwork. Jackeline Radilla, a junior in the engineering strand at Carver, is the T-shirt design winner this year. She was one of 10 students from Carver’s graphic arts program who submitted artwork for the design contest. These complimentary T-shirts, along with free lunches, are given out to all students in attendance.
This free program was created for fourth grade students to experience orchestra music and learn about the various instruments in both band and orchestra. It is the hope of the program to offer encouragement to choose their elective as orchestra or band when going into the fifth grade. Also, sixth grade band and orchestra students are invited to the concert, which serves as a reminder of where their studies in music can take them if they continue their pursuit of it in junior high school. This year, the Houston Symphony’s program, as directed by Robert Franz, centered on the theme of Ways to Use Words. The students enjoyed works from some of the most popular books and stories of all times including “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone,” Mississippi Suite from “Huckleberry Finn,” Suite No. 2 from “Romeo and Juliet” and more. For more information about The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs, visit www.woodlandscenter.org. May 2014 • 6
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Program
Wednesday, May 21 – 8 p.m.
Michael Krajewski, conductor
Michael Krajewski, conductor Elliott Forrest, producer
Brent Havens
Shostakovich Festival Overture, Opus 96
Mendelssohn Wedding March from “A Midsummer Night’s Dream,” Op. 61
Rimsky-Korsakov Flight of the Bumblebee from “The Tale of Tsar Saltan”
Tchaikovsky Suite from “The Nutcracker,” Opus 71a III. Valse des fleurs: Tempo di Valse
Rossini Overture to “William Tell:” Allegro vivace
Arr. P. Kelly from “Texas Medley” 2. Deep In the Heart of Texas 1. Home on the Range Copland Saturday Night Waltz from “Rodeo”
Tchaikovsky 1812 Overture, Opus 49
Photo by Michael Tammaro
Biographies Program Elliott Forrest, producer
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 Conductor at the beginning of the 2000-01 season. His fans especially enjoy his 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 and Atlanta symphony orchestras. He previously held principal pops conductor positions with the Long Beach, New Hampshire and New Mexico symphonies. As a guest conductor, he has performed with the Boston Pops and the Hollywood Bowl orchestras, and has appeared with symphonies across the U.S., including those of Baltimore, Dallas, Detroit, Minnesota, Phoenix, St. Louis, San Antonio and San Francisco. In Canada, he has led Ottawa’s National Arts Centre Orchestra, as well as the Edmonton and Winnipeg symphonies.
Elliott Forrest, a Peabody Award-winning broadcaster and producer, regularly designs and produces large-scale symphonic concerts, working with major orchestras in a variety of indoor and outdoor venues. As a radio personality, he is currently heard on New York’s Classical Music Radio Station WQXR, WQXR.org and WNYC. He produced and hosted the WQXR Classical Comedy Contest from Carolines on Broadway. For NY Public Radio’s “Greene Space,” he has interviewed top stars and produced/directed a radio drama of “A Christmas Carol.” Forrest is the on-stage and national radio host for Carnegie Hall’s Spring for Music, hosting more the 60 concerts. He is the host/producer of the national radio concerts of The Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center and podcasts for the New York Philharmonic. He is artistic director of ArtsRock, a nonprofit organization in Rockland County that presents concerts, conversations and family programming. He was a “voice” for CNN and for PBS’ “Live From Lincoln Center,” and for more than 12 years, he was A&E Television Network’s host of “Breakfast with the Arts” and “Biography.” In 1996, he co-hosted a Three Tenors concert from Giants Stadium for PBS. Forrest was featured on the Grammy Award-winning comedy album “WTWP Classical Talkity-Talk Radio” with Peter Schickele. He holds a degree in theater from the University of Texas.
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. He is the conductor of the forthcoming video, “Silver Screen Serenade,” with violinist Jenny Oaks Baker that airs worldwide on BYU Broadcasting. He has led the Houston Symphony on two holiday albums including “Glad Tidings” and “Christmas Festival.” 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. Krajewski lives in Orlando, Fla., with his wife, Darcy. When not conducting, he enjoys travel, photography, jogging, bicycling and solving “The New York Times” Sunday crossword puzzle.
Please turn off all cellphones during the concert. Photography and video are not allowed, including with cellphones at the request of the Houston Symphony.
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Tonight in the Plaza .......................................................................... 1 Letter from the President & CEO .................................................... 2
Tonight in the Plaza May 21 7-7:45 p.m. A Performance by The Woodlands Trombone Choir Instrument Petting Zoo with The Pavilion Partners
7-7:45 p.m. SEE the Music ..................................................................................... 3 Biographies ...................................................................................... 4 Houston Symphony Orchestra......................................................... 5 Volunteer Spotlight........................................................................... 6 Education is What We Do Best!........................................................ 6 Sponsors Supporting the Arts .......................................................... 7 ShowTime........................................................................................... 8
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Letter from the President & CEO Welcome to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and our 25th Season of presenting exceptional performing arts events, educational outreach programs and live music. We are excited about celebrating the arts with our performing arts events that include eight Houston Symphony concerts, a performance by Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera as well as our 19th Annual Children’s Festival. The Pavilion is known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue for Houston Grand Opera and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra. We are extremely proud to have announced a new expanded relationship with Huntsman Corporation as the Presenting Sponsor of the venue. The name-under-title sponsorship provides for additional funding for The Pavilion’s performing arts events and educational outreach programs. Huntsman has been a supporter of The Pavilion’s performing arts and education programs since 2006. Just in time for the new season, The Pavilion has installed two state-of-the-art LED video screens. 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 new screens have a slightly new position with a 20-degree angle added to allow for improved view-ability from the seating area and the lawn. Besides the two new screens in the seating area, an LED screen also is located in the North Plaza. The Pavilion provides free mezzanine and lawn seating for all our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all symphonies, the ballet and opera, guests are welcome to bring a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs also are provided for free at these events. Please take advantage of this free offer and bring your family, friends and neighbors to The Pavilion this season to enjoy an evening under the stars. You will be glad you did. I am looking forward to a spectacular 25th Season and hope to see you on the hill.
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 Joseph P. Ash – Vice Chairman Mark E. Ellis – Secretary Jeff Young – Vice President Lori Figaro – Treasurer
Board of Directors Jeff Beard Gary Becker Eric Beylier David D. Dunlap Carol P. Garner Carolyne Hannan Jeffrey R. Harder Jason K. Harris Peter R. Huntsman Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D Daniel E. Kolkhorst Estelle P. McLaughlin
C. Grant Mitchell Steve A. Morrow Steven W. Nance John Robichau Julie Rock Maryann T. Seaman Larry Shaffer Nick Vanderpool IV Raymond I. Wilcox Marsha K. Williams Janet S. Wong Hank Wood
Director in memoriam Cynthia Woods Mitchell (1922 - 2009)
Staff Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Mallory Vanderhieden - Executive Assistant Shannon Wilson – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator
Jerry MacDonald President & CEO
Lori Figaro – Chief Financial Officer Natalia Livingston – Senior Accountant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Jenny Lewis – Accountant Stephanie Stone – Accounting Assistant
Stop by Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank, Renewal by Andersen & Audi of America to participate in kid-friendly activities.
Christine Scully – Director of Development Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator 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
All activities in the plaza are free. The North Plaza is sponsored by
Credits Our Mission Founded in 1990, The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands is a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Center is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.
Shannon Wilson – Editor in Chief Courtney Galle – Managing Editor Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer
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