Official Program of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

German Masters

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Tonight in the Plaza

June 22

7-8 p.m.German Music & Dancingwith Deer Park High School German Folk Dance Troupe

Note Rubbingswith The Pavilion Partners

Instrument Petting Zoowith The Pavilion Partners

Get Your Hand Stamped with Renewal by Andersen

Get Temporary Tattoos and Koozieswith Century 21 Realty Group

Meet Community Bankers, Barkley & Get Festive Stickers

with Woodforest National Bank

Coloring & Car Displaywith Audi of America

Register to Win “Best Seats in the House” and $100 Gift Card

with Tommy Bahama and Market Street—The Woodlands

7:15-7:45 p.m.Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Black

in the Pit

Available tonight at the concessions stands enjoy

authentic German food including bratwurst with sauerkraut, pretzels and German beer

available for purchase.

Guten Appetit! (Enjoy the Meal!)

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Tonight in the Plaza ........................................................................ 1

Letter from the President & CEO .................................................. 2

German Masters ............................................................................ 3

Texas Music Festival Orchestra ..................................................... 4

Lavard Skou-Larsen Biography ..................................................... 5

Xiao Wang Biography ................................................................... 5

Texas Music Festival Staff and Underwriters ................................ 5

Volunteer Spotlight ........................................................................ 6

Pre-Concert Dinner and Fundraiser ............................................. 6

Sponsor Spotlight ............................................................................ 7

Fall in Love with the Arts ............................................................... 7

ShowTime ........................................................................................ 8

Encore and Concert Etiquette .................................................... 9

Guest Information .......................................................................... 10

Credits

Cindy DuBois – Editor in Chief

Courtney Galle – Managing Editor

Kacie Pattavina – Contributing Writer

Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer

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THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS AT THE WOODlANDS

Home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion2005 lake Robbins Drive • The Woodlands, TX 77380

Phone: 281-364-3010 Fax: 281-364-3011www.woodlandscenter.orginfo@woodlandscenter.org

Letter from the President & CEO

Welcome to the 23rd season of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion. 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. Tonight’s free concert showcasing the Texas Music Festival Orchestra is just one of the many ways we are able to fulfill our mission.

More than 100 gifted musicians from around the world are showcased in tonight’s program titled German Masters. The concert is in conjunction with the Immanuel & Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival in which The Pavilion is a presenting venue. Part of the program is the announcement of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition. The winner will be announced from the stage and receives a medal for their efforts, as well as a cash award and showcased in a solo performance. Congratulations to the winner and the talented artists performing tonight.

We are again providing free mezzanine and lawn seating for all of our performing arts events thanks to our generous sponsors. We even provide free lawn chair rental for the entire family to enjoy the performance on the lawn. Please take advantage of this great opportunity and bring your family, friends and neighbors to The Pavilion this season to enjoy a memorable evening under the stars. You will be glad that you did! Please check out ShowTime on page 8 for a list of our performing arts and other upcoming events.

I want to thank our performing arts sponsors and our board of directors for their continued support. I also would like to welcome our newly elected board members. Enjoy the show!

Jerry MacDonaldPresident & CEO

OFFICERS

Jeffrey H. Shipley – Chairman of the BoardJerry MacDonald – President & CEO

Joseph P. Ash – Vice ChairmanMark E. Ellis – Secretary

Jeff Young – Vice PresidentLori Figaro – Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS

John H. Beaird C. Grant Mitchell Gary Becker Steve A. Morrow David D. Dunlap Steven W. Nance Carol P. Garner Diane Nielsen Jeffrey R. Harder Julie Rock Jason K. Harris Maryann T. Seaman Gregory T. Kelleher Larry Shaffer Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D. Raymond I. Wilcox Daniel E. Kolkhorst Marsha K. Williams George Lindahl III Brian Wing Julie V. Mayrant Janet S. Wong Ralph C. McIngvale Hank Wood

DIRECTOR IN MEMORIAMCynthia Woods Mitchell

(1922 - 2009)

STAFF

Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Margaret Jones – Executive Assistant

Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Kacie Pattavina – Social Media Analyst Lauren Tennet – Marketing Intern

lori Figaro – CFO Jenny Lewis – Accounting Assistant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Paula Smith – Senior Accountant

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

OuR MISSIONFounded 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.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s 2012 Performing Arts Season

Presented by

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The North Plaza is sponsored by

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Foundationofficial automobile of The Pavilion

official airline of The Pavilion

Sponsored in part by Give Where

Inside your program you will find a donation envelope. By giving toThe Pavilion, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization, your donation helps usbring the power and beauty of live performing arts to our community.

Consider donating today!

June 22 Program

German Masters

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Friday, June 22, 2012 – 8 p.m.lavard Skou-larsen, conductorXiao Wang, soloist, winner of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition

Sibelius Violin Concerto in D minor, Op. 47 I. Allegro moderato

Strauss “Death and Transfiguration,” Op. 24

Intermission

Brahms Symphony No. 3 in F Major, Op. 90 I. Allegro con brio II. Andante III. Poco allegretto IV. Allegro

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

2012 Texas Music Festival Orchestra Fellows

The Texas Music Festival Orchestra Fellows are chosen from more than 400 live and taped auditions.Each student receives a full tuition fellowship and housing assistance for his or her stay in Houston.

This year’s fellows come from Texas, 16 other U.S. states and 11 foreign countries.

Listed alphabetically by instrument.

Flute

Kayla Burggraf, IowaCaity Piccini, TexasGloria Yun, New Jersey

Oboe

Heather Baxter, Kentucky Daniel Cruz, Texas Kelly Mozeik, Pennsylvania

Clarinet

Chi Hang (Eric) Fung, New YorkJulian Hernandez, TexasAmanda Witt, Texas

Bassoon

Alex Amsel, Argentina Erik Malmer, Texas Allison Nicotera, New York Marissa Olegario, California

Horn

Katelyn Benedict, California Daniel Hawkins, TexasAdam Houpt, Texas Ernesto Tovar, MexicoJohn Turman, Texas

Trumpet

Ben Hauser, Texas Gerardo Mata, Texas Kevin Shannon, Texas Casey Tamanaha, New YorkTimothy Will, New York

Tenor Trombone

Steven Holloway, Texas Thomas Neal, Texas Andrew Nissen, New York

Bass Trombone

Rick Stiles, New York

Tuba

Zach Bridges, Texas

Violin

Carmen Abelson, Texas Felix Alanis, MexicoSalma Bachar, TexasGemma Baehr, New YorkLindsey Bagget, TexasEun Ae Cho, KoreaNicholas Hatt, PennsylvaniaBrian Howe, TexasLi Chung Hsieh, TaiwanEve Kennedy, United KingdomYerim Kwon, South KoreaJing Jing Li, ChinaLilliana Marrero Solis, Puerto Rico Jisun Min, South Korea Yuiko Nakano, JapanMan-Khoi Nguyen, Texas Nicholas Pappone, New York Jung Won Park, South KoreaCaitlin Pequignot, Connecticut Veronica Randolph, VirginiaLiu-Yi Retallick, United KingdomHeng Chen Tsai, TaiwanHsuan Ju Wang, TaiwanShu Wang, ChinaSooyeon Wang, ChinaXiao Wang, ChinaPian Pian Wu, ChinaJing Wen Xu, ChinaJennifer Yarbrough, VirginiaLina Zhao, New YorkChristina Zhou, SingaporeHuyi Zhou, China

Viola

Salwa Bachar, TexasCarrie Campbell, OhioKevin Cho, TexasRyan Deguzis, ConnecticutRenee Gilliland, Texas Xiaoti Guo, ChinaEmily Jensenius, FloridaJen-Hsuan Liao, New York Sarasa Otake, JapanMary Scripko, Pennsylvania Michael Sinni, MarylandDawson White, Texas

Cello

Miles Cole, New YorkAllison Drenkow, Maryland Yi Jia Fang, ChinaJoseph Howe, ColoradoBenjamin Kim, South KoreaBrian Klickman, IndianaEmily Smith, Maryland Mayara Velasquez, VenezuelaZihao Wang, China Hellen Weberpal, Illinois Xuena Xu, China

Contrabass

Sean Donovan, Texas Martin Lazo, Texas Stephen Martin, MassachusettsMartin Pham, California Caleb Quillen, TexasNathan Varga, Massachusetts Eric Windmeier, IllinoisTrevor Young, Massachusetts

Harp

Meghan Caulkett, California Abigail Klein, Ohio

Percussion

Pedro Fernandez, Panama Spencer Jones, OklahomaBernadette Manalo, Illinois Josh Vonderheide, New York Xueqing Wu, Pennsylvania

Lavard Skou-Larsen was born in Porto Alegre, Brazil. At the age of 4, he re-ceived his first violin lesson from his fa-ther, Conductor Gunner Skou-Larsen. After studying with Ernst Moravec in Vienna, he was admitted into the Academy of Music and Performing Arts Mozarteum in Salzburg at the age of 14 to study with Dr. Helmut Zehetmair. Skou-Larsen earned a per-formance diploma with distinction and later completed a postgraduate diploma under Sandor Végh.

Skou-Larsen has won prizes both as soloist and chamber musician, in-

cluding the Concertino Prague and the Sergio Lorenzi in Trieste, Italy. He was a member of the Camerata Academica under Sandor Végh from 1983-86. He has been teaching violin at the Mozarteum in Salz-burg since 1991, the same year he founded the Salzburg Chamber Soloists. He led the European Chamber Orchestra from 1996-2002 and has been the acclaimed chief conductor of the Deutsche Kammer-akademie Neuss am Rhein since 2004.

Skou-Larsen has performed as concertmaster and conductor with leading symphony and chamber orchestras in Europe, North Ameri-ca and South America, including the European Union Chamber Or-chestra, Sinfonietta Amsterdam, Mozarteum Orchestra of Salzburg, Deutsche Kammerakademie Neuss, Orchestra Internazionale d´Italia, Orchestre de Chambre de Geneve, Orchestra Sinfonica de Porto Alegre, River Oaks Chamber Orchestra in Houston, the Texas Music Festival Orchestra and many others.

In 1997, he and pianist Alexander Müllenbach released the first-ever recordings of the Brazilian composer Camargo M. Guarnieri’s com-plete violin sonatas for the Marco Polo Label of Naxos.

Chinese violinist Xiao Wang began study-ing the violin at the age of 5. His profes-sional training began in middle school attached to the Beijing Central Conser-vatory of Music at age 10 with professor Wei-Dong Tong. He achieved his first honor at the age of 11 by winning the Sonata Competition in the Central Conservatory and also was a semi-finalist of the 2002 International Young Tchaikovsky Com-petition. In his eight years at the Central

Conservatory, Wang has been the concertmaster for the Chamber Orchestra and Young Artist Symphony. He made his solo orchestral debut in China at the age of 16 playing the Sibelius Violin Concerto. After graduating from high school in Beijing, Wang was accepted to the Curtis Institute of Music in 2005, where he was awarded an Artist Di-ploma and studied with former Boston Symphony concertmaster Joseph Silverstein. He was associate concertmaster for the Opera Orchestra at Curtis from 2007-09. While at Curtis, he worked with many renowned conductors, including Simon Rattle, Charles Dutoit, Michael Stern, Christopher Eschenbach and Philippe Entremont, among others. He also has accompanied many famous musicians in concert, such as Leon Fleisher, Gary Graffman, Lang Lang and Hilary Han in Carnegie Hall. As an active chamber musician, Wang’s ensembles have been coached by members of the Emerson, Juilliard, Guarneri, Takacs and Tokyo string quartets. He also has collaborated with the American String Quartet and its members in numerous performances. He has performed in solo and chamber music master classes with Pamela and Claude Frank, Peter Wiley, Midori, Cho Liang Lin, Arnold Steinhardt and David Geber. Wang has participated in the New York String Seminar, the Meadowmount Music Festival and Great Wall Music Festival in Beijing. Wang is currently a full scholarship student at the Manhattan School of Music studying with Professor Lucie Robert. This is Wang’s first summer at the Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival.

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Texas Music Festival Administration Alan Austin, General and Artistic DirectorMelissa McCrimmon, Assistant DirectorDavid Tomatz, Director Emeritus

Franz Anton Krager, Music Director and Chief ConductorRobert Mayes, Director of Scheduling and HousingDennis Whittaker, Chamber Music Coordinator

Lauren Moore, Operations/Personnel InternLynna Russell, Marketing/Public Relations InternJacob Sustaita, Orchestra ManagerJames Beauchamp, Orchestra LibrarianJason Burton, Equipment ManagerMegan McDonough, Housing CoordinatorWayne Steinke, Transportation Coordinator/HousingJason Abbott, Adam Van Court, Housing Staff

Grand underwriterImmanuel and Helen B. Olshan Foundation

Conductor Biography Soloist Biography

Texas Music Festival Staff and Underwriters

Volunteer Spotlight

Rock Out at The Pavilion Partners Pre-Concert Dinner and Fundraiser

by Lauren Tennet

Are you still sporting your 1980s power mullet or side pony tail? Do you wish you could go back and hang out with the “Breakfast Club” or take a trip with Ferris on his day off? Well, it may not be 1985 anymore, but you can still rock out like it is.

Join us for The Pavilion Partners’ “Heart of Rock n’ Roll” Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser July 21 at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s House of Blues Hospitality Tent prior to the Joe Cocker & Huey Lewis and The News concert.

Tickets to the electric evening are $200 per per-son. The evening starts at 5 p.m. with a social hour including complimentary beer and margaritas.

“The Heart of

Rock n’ Roll”

Couple Dedicated to Partners and the Arts

Nancy and Mike Becker moved to The Wood-lands in 1994. Nancy joined The Woodlands Living Arts Council in 1995, as did Mike the following year. When the Council became The Pavilion Partners, they continued their vol-unteerism and have been active members of the organization ever since. The couple has volunteered at numerous events over the years, including symphonies and ballets, ed-ucational outreach programs such as Chil-dren’s Festival, fundraisers, contemporary concerts and The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival in support of Partners. Through the years, they have convinced many of their close friends to volunteer their time and talents by joining Partners.

Spending time at The Pavilion also has been a family affair for the Beckers. All three of their sons, Chris, Ryan and Mark, worked for The Pavilion’s parking division throughout high school and college. Ryan and Mark even worked their way up to become parking su-pervisors.

Nancy and Mike recently left Cochran’s Cross-ing to move into their newly built “retirement” home in Creekside Park. Nancy was on the Cochran’s Crossing Village Association for 15 years, serving 13 years as president, and

recently became vice president of Creekside Park Association. Nancy and Mike have volun-teered for many years with The Boy Scouts of America in various capacities until all three sons achieved the rank of Eagle Scout. They also are active in their church, St. Anthony of Padua. Mike is a lector and volunteers time to build houses for Habitat for Human-ity. Nancy sings in the SALT Band for Lifeteen Ministries at Mass and other Lifeteen func-tions. The Pavilion applauds Nancy and Mike Becker for their dedicated volunteerism!

Your VIP dinner commences at 6 p.m. followed by a live auction with items any “rock star” would love. Special reserved seating for the concert, as well as VIP club passes, are included in this stellar

deal. All dudes and dudettes are encouraged to wear their favorite concert T-shirts. Funds raised from the event benefit The Pavilion’s performing arts events and edu-cational outreach programs.

Don’t wait to hop on this crazy train! Tickets are limited, so please respond by July 2. Seating is allo-

cated on a first come, first served basis. To make reservations for the Pre-Concert Dinner & Fund-raiser visit www.woodlandscenter.org.

underwritersNadene & Jim CrainCynthia and George Mitchell FoundationEl Paso Corporation Lecture SeriesJoseph EvansKUHF/KUHA RadioMoores School of Music SocietyTexas Commission on the ArtsWortham Endowed Chair in Performing ArtsUniversity of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social SciencesUniversity of Houston Moores School of Music

In-KindAkademisches Orchester LeipzigAmerican Festival for the ArtsThe Cynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionHouston SymphonyTexas A&M University

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ShowTimeShowTime 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.

June 24 One Direction • 7:30 p.m. Sold Out

July 3 Star-Spangled Salute • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Michael Krajewski, conductor AJ Swearingen & Jonathan Beedle, vocalists FREE event sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company

July 11 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival • 6 p.m. with Slipknot, Slayer, Motorhead, Anthrax, The Devil Wears Prada, As I Lay Dying, Asking Alexandria and more $89.50 GA Pit / $69.50, $39.50 & $29 Reserved / $29 Lawn

July 13 Big Time Rush • 7 p.m. with Cody Simpson and Rachel Crow $65 Res. Pit / $65, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn

July 14 Farmers Insurance presents Rascal Flatts • 7 p.m. “Changed” Tour wth Little Big Town, Eli Young Band and Edens Edge $75 GA Pit / $75 & $59.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn

July 15 311 • 7 p.m. with Slightly Stoopid & The Aggrolites $59.50 GA Pit / $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn

July 17 Dukes of September • 7:30 p.m. with Donald Fagen, Michael McDonald and Boz Scaggs $125 Res. Pit / $125, $77.50, $57.50, $37.50 & $27.50 Reserved

July 20 Barenaked ladies & Blues Traveler • 7 p.m. with Big Head Todd & the Monsters and Cracker $69.50 Res. Pit / $69.50, $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn

July 21 Joe Cocker & Huey lewis and the News • 7:30 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $69.50, $59.50 & $39.50 Reserved

July 22 Chicago & The Doobie Brothers • 7:30 p.m. $145 Res. Pit / $145, $86, $46, $36 & $26 Reserved / $26 Lawn

July 26 Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony • 8:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony George Daugherty, creator and conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation and Lindahl Family Foundation

Ticket InformationPrices 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.

July 28 94.5 The Buzz Bud light Weenie Roast • 3:30 p.m. with Chevelle AWOLNATION, Hoobstank and more $50 GA Pit / $37.50, $27.50 & $20 Reserved / $9.45 Lawn

Aug. 2 Pitbull • 7:30 p.m. $99.50 GA Pit / $69.50, $59.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved

Aug. 3 KISS and Mötley Crüe • 6:45 p.m. $126 Res. Pit / $126, $100.50, $70.50, $50.50 & $30.50 Reserved / $26 Lawn

Aug. 11 IDentity Festival 2012 • 2 p.m. with Eric Prydz, Wolfgang Gartner, Nero-DJ Set and more $40 general admission

Aug. 12 Jason Mraz • 7:30 p.m. with Christina Perri $59.50 Res. Pit / $59.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $23 Lawn

Aug. 14 Sublime with Rome • 6:20 p.m. with Matisyahu, Pepper & The Dirty Heads $89.50 GA Pit / $59.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn

Aug. 15 Crosby, Stills & Nash • 7:30 p.m. $96 Res. Pit / $96, $79, $66, $56, $41 & $31 Reserved

Aug. 18 Iron Maiden • 7:30 p.m. with Coheed and Cambria $99.50 GA Pit / $99.50, $79.50 & $59.50 Reserved / $35 Lawn

Aug. 24 Journey • 7 p.m. with Pat Benatar featuring Neil Giraldo & Loverboy $135 Res. Pit / $135, $89.50, $69.50, $59.50 & $49.50 Reserved / $32.50 Lawn

Aug. 28 94.5 The Buzz Presents: • 6:30 p.m. The Honda Civic Tour 2012 linkin Park & Incubus with MUTEMATH $100.25 GA Pit / $90.25, $80.25 & $50.25 Reserved / $46.50 Lawn

Sept. 1 The Rock of Ages Tour Def leppard & Poison • 7 p.m. with Lita Ford $125 Res. Pit / $125, $79.50, $59.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $35 Lawn

Sept. 6 latin American Classical • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Hans Graf, conductor $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Sept. 7 Kelly Clarkson & The Fray • 7 p.m. $79.50 Res. Pit / $79.50, $49.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn

Sept. 8 Ford F-Series presents Toby Keith • Time TBA with Brantley Gilbert plus special guest Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA

Sept. 14 Train • 7 p.m. $65 Res. Pit / $65, $49.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $20 Lawn

Sept. 15 Rockstar Energy Drink uproar Festival • 12 p.m. with Shinedown, Godsmack, Staind, Papa Roach, Adelitas Way, P.O.D., Duece and Redlight King $89.25 GA Pit / $55.25, $39.25 & $29.25 Reserved / $25.25 Lawn

Sept. 21 Evening with Brahms • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony Hans Graf, conductor Frank Huang, violin / Brinton Averil Smith, cello $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation

Sept. 29 Florence & the Machine • 7:30 p.m. with The Maccabees $69.50 GA Pit / $59.50, $45 & $35 Reserved

Oct. 11 Gotye • 7:30 p.m. with Givers & Jonti $49.50 GA Pit / $43.50 Reserved

Oct. 12 Hocus Pocus Pops • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B

Oct. 26 Jason Aldean • Time TBA with Luke Bryan plus special guest Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA

Nov. 10 17th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

Nov. 11 17th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at door

Dec. 7 Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank and KPMG, LLP.

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Sponsor Spotlight

In each issue of OnStage, we turn the spotlightonto one of our sponsors, a gesture of thanks

for their invaluable contributions to the many thingswe work hard to accomplish.

ARAMARK HelpsReward Students

and Gives Back to the Community

ARAMARK Sports & Entertainment, official concessionaire for The Pavilion, has been a major sponsor of Musical Scores since its in-ception 17 years ago. Musical Scores reinforces positive school be-havior by rewarding students with a free performance at The Pa-vilion, including lunch and a T-shirt. This year’s event hosted nearly 5,600 students and teachers. All participants received a compli-mentary lunch provided by ARAMARK.

“ARAMARK’s continued support allows us to reward thousands of students each year for achieving academic or behavioral goals,” said Christine Scully, development director for The Pavilion.

ARAMARK also gives back to the community by offering nonprofit organizations the chance to raise funds by staffing many of its con-cession stands each season. ARAMARK is currently seeking organi-zations that are interested in participating in this unique fundraising program that is both fun and exciting.

The benefits for nonprofit organizations include earning a percent-age of their concession stand’s total sales for an event. Each or-ganization has the opportunity to earn $100 to $2,000 per event, however there are no guarantees on the minimum or maximum amount a group can earn. Earnings depend on the amount of commission earned, number of events worked, fan attendance, weather conditions, stand locations and how well the group serves the customers.

“This opportunity serves as an alternative to traditional fundraising,” said Duane Ussery, concessions manager for ARAMARK. “We are proud to partner with area nonprofits and hope we can help make a difference in the community.”

Since 2006, ARAMARK has given out more than $1 million in com-missions to nonprofit organizations.

If your nonprofit organization is interested in ARAMARK’s fundraisingprogram, contact Duane at Ussery-duane@aramark.com or 281-363-1621.

Fall in love with the Artsby Lauren Tennet

Take a break and relax on a cool fall evening while soaking in the sooth-ing sounds of the Houston Symphony at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion this fall. The Pavilion offers exciting symphonic opportunities, with concert themes ranging from classical Latin to spooky treats.

The mixture of splendid weather and spine-tingling music is sure to be a treat for all ages.

Join us Sept. 6 at 8 p.m., as Maestro Hans Graf conducts the Houston Symphony in his final season as Music Director after leading the orchestra for 12 years. Graf is a world-renowned conductor, having led notable companies such as the Vienna Philharmon-ic, Deutches Symphony Orchestra and St. Petersburg Philharmonic. Please come cel-ebrate his Grand Finale at latin American

Classical. Pre-concert activities begin at 7 p.m. in the North Plaza, with The Woodlands Show Chorus performing from 7-7:45 p.m. Learn about the evening’s program and composers at Pavilion Talk, a free pre-concert discussion led by noted music scholar and former col-lege professor Ira J. Black from 7:15-7:45 p.m. Tickets for the concert are $15 for orchestra seating. Free mezzanine and lawn seating is pro-vided by The Wortham Foundation.

While Johannes Brahms is well-known for his “Lullaby,” the Houston Symphony’s Evening with Brahms won’t put you to sleep. On Sept. 21 at 8 p.m., enjoy the Houston Symphony performing three of the Ro-mantic composer’s greatest works: “Variations on a Theme of Hadyn,” Concerto for Violin and Cello and Symphony No. 4. Brahms’ music was heavily influenced by his love for nature and children, which makes these pieces perfect for a family night out at The Pavilion! With Graf at the helm, an Evening with Brahms tickles the eardrums of all ages. Pre-concert activities begin at 7 p.m. in the North Plaza, including a performance by The Woodlands High School Chamber Orchestra and Pavilion Talk at 7:15 p.m. with Ira Black. Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Free mezzanine and lawn seating is provided by The Wortham Foundation.

On Oct. 12 at 7:30 p.m., come hear the Houston Symphony in its “monster mash-up” of Hallow-een tunes at Hocus Pocus Pops. The “spooktacu-lar” night is full of Halloween tricks, treats and enchanting music as the orchestra casts a spell during this “witching hour.” All daddies, mum-mies and little ghouls and goblins can dress up in Halloween attire. The first 100 children in costume who check in at Hocus Pocus Central get to march across The Pavilion stage in the Goblin Parade. Pre-concert activities begin at 6 p.m. in the North Plaza, including The Pavilion Partners Instrument Pet-ting Zoo and Arts & Crafts booth. Creep into the House of Blues Hospi-tality Tent for Radio Disney’s Graveyard Smash Dance Party, featuring the Radio Disney Boo Crew from 6-7:15 p.m. for “fangtastic” dancing, “spooktacular” prizes and plenty of tricks and treats! Tickets are $15 for orchestra seating. Free mezzanine and lawn seating is provided by H-E-B. This event also is sponsored in part by Houston Family Magazine.

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The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2012 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of May 14 printing deadline.

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.

$100,000 - $249,999Live NationGeorge P. MitchellThe Pavilion Partners

$75,000 - $99,999The Wortham Foundation

$50,000 - $74,999The Woodlands Development Company

$25,000 - $49,999Anadarko Petroleum CorporationAudi of AmericaLindahl Family FoundationWoodforest National Bank

$15,000 - $24,999ARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentH-E-BPepsiCo

$10,000 - $14,999Chevron Phillips Chemical CompanyDevon EnergyInsperityKPMG, LLPLinn Energy

$5,000 - $9,999Aon HewittCB&ICullen Trust for the Performing Arts

$5,000 - $9,999 cont.EntergyFMC TechnologiesFidelity InvestmentsIronman FoundationJohn P. McGovern FoundationTETRA Technologies, Inc.Union Pacific FoundationWinstead PC

$2,000 - $4,999 Century 21 Realty GroupCity of ShenandoahEMIExxon Volunteer ContributionsHuntsmanKinder Morgan FoundationMarket Street—The Woodlands Renewal by Andersen

$1,000 - $1,999 Delvin & Joe AshBarb & Stephen CrainCandi & Gerald GlennSheryl & Fred GreeneTricia & Jerry MacDonaldJulie & Jerry MayrantWhitney & Derek McCoySuzanne & Robert PotterVicki & Michael Richmond Maryann T. & Timothy Seaman

$500 - $999Suzanne & Ed EllisJudy & Charles LanoJoAnne & Randy LowryGayelene & Ralph McIngvaleBrenda & John MizellSandy & Steve MorrowJanet Wong & Ronald MullinsArla & Gerald Neuberger Cindy NotarainniShannon & Brian WingMelissa & Jeff Young

$250 - $499Nancy & Tom BattleLouise & Dr. Henry BetheaDebra & Michael CalielDixie & Bret CopeGaye & Bill CraigKarol & James Dreibelbis Anne & David Dunlap Keith & Grady FerryBob HurtJan & Greg JewellEd JonesConchita & Eric LadwigAnnice & John Nanninga Shelly & Michael O’NeilCheryl & Ron Ridlehuber Arlene & Sol SachsPeg & Tim Welbes

In-KindARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentHouston Community Newspapers & The CourierMain Event EMSPepsiCoUnited Airlines

The Pavilion PartnersFine Arts ScholarshipDonors:

$1,000Charissa & Steve ArizpeDana & Chris BakerNelda & Jim BlairSylvia CaracioAnne & Dave DunlapSusan & Dan FordyceCarol & Phil GarnerLisa & Fred KoettingLinn EnergyJulie & Jerry MayrantArla & Gerald NeubergerDr. Judith RagsdaleMaryann T. & Timothy SeamanSheryl & Hank Wood

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 experi-ence 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. 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.

DuRING THE PERFORMANCE

Guest should refrain from entering and exiting their seats while a per-formance 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 instru-ments 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.

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.

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Guest Information

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 intermis-sion. American Express, MasterCard, VISA and Discover are accepted at The Pavilion Box Office.

Tickets also are available at 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 per-forming 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, 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 infor-mation, 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

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

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.

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: glass bottles, cans, beverages, food (except picnic meals at performing arts events only), cameras, recording devices, weapons, aerosol cans, strollers, laser pointers, ani-mals, tablets (iPads), laptops and lawn chairs.

CAMERAS AND RECORDING DEVICES

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

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 at most contemporary concerts. For more information, call 281-363-0900.

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