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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's On Stage program for June 2013 with information on the Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony June 8 and The Earth - An HD Odyssey with the Houston Symphony June 15.

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Page 1: The Pavilion's On Stage June 2013

The Music of

MichaelJackson

Official Program of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sponsored by

and

June 8, 2013

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June 2013 • 21 • www.woodlandscenter.org

Tonight in the Plaza

June 87-7:45 p.m.

Michael Jackson Dance Offwith Radio Disney Road Crew

Instrument Petting Zoowith The Pavilion Partners

Make Your Own Microphone with The Pavilion Partners

Seat Exchangewith Fidelity Investments

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

Stop by “Houston Family Magazine,” 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.

ontents

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

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

The Music of Michael Jackson....................................................... 3

Biographies....................................................................................... 4

Houston Symphony Orchestra........................................................ 5

Sponsor Spotlight.............................................................................. 6

Pavilion Bytes.................................................................................... 6

Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser................................................... 6

Bugs Bunny at the Symphony Returns this Summer..................... 7

Marketing Assistant Gains Real World Experience....................... 7

Educational Outreach Programs................................................... 8

Encore............................................................................................... 9

Concert Etiquette........................................................................... 9

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

CreditsShannon Wilson – Editor-in-ChiefCourtney Galle – Managing EditorWhitney Hough – Contributing WriterProgram design by Don Crouch, imagineer

OFFICERS

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

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

Jeff Young – Vice PresidentLori Figaro – Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS John H. Beaird C. Grant Mitchell Jeff Beard Steve A. Morrow Gary Becker Steven W. Nance Eric Beylier John Robichau David D. Dunlap Julie Rock Carol P. Garner Maryann T. Seaman Jeffrey R. Harder Larry Shaffer Jason K. Harris Nick Vanderpool IV Peter R. Huntsman Raymond I. Wilcox Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D. Marsha K. Williams Daniel E. Kolkhorst Janet S. Wong Estelle P. McLaughlin Hank Wood

DIRECTOR IN MEMORIAMCynthia Woods Mitchell

(1922 - 2009)

STAFF Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Margaret Jones – Executive Assistant

Shannon Wilson – Acting Director of Marketing & Public Relations Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator Stanica Matijevich - Marketing Assistant

Lori Figaro – CFO Paula Smith – 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 JosieMoore–BoxOfficeManager MikeKarczewski–AssistantBoxOfficeManager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Carla DeHart – Administrative Coordinator Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Susana Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance

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: [email protected]

Letter from the President & CEO

Welcome to the 24th season of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, also known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue of Houston Grand Opera.

Tonight, we are excited to present The Music of Michael Jackson with the Houston Symphony. This one-of-a-kind concert features the fabulous music of Michael Jackson spanning 40 years of his influentialandcelebratedcareer. Songs featured includemusicfrom Jackson’s early years to his mega hits like “ABC,” “I’ll Be There” and “Got To Be There” through “Beat It,” “Thriller,” “Rock With You,” “The Way You Make Me Feel” and many, many more.

Brent Havens joins the symphony again as the conductor for The Music of Michael Jackson. Havens has conducted the last two “Music Of” concerts at The Pavilion including The Music of The Eagles and The Music of Queen.

We are again providing free mezzanine and lawn seating for all of our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all symphonies, guests are welcome to have a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs also are provided free at all performing arts 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 want to thank our employees, sponsors and dedicated board of directors for their continued support. Most of all I want to thank each and every one of you for coming out and supporting tonight’s event.

I look forward to seeing you at our next concert.

Jerry MacDonaldPresident & CEO

OuR MISSION

Foundedin1990,TheCenterforthePerformingArtsatTheWoodlandsisanonprofit501(c)(3)organizationthatprovidesdiverse,high-qualityperformingartseventsfortheentertainment

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 2013 Performing Arts Season Presented by

and Sponsored by

The North Plaza is sponsored by

TheWortham

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Sponsored in part by

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Berklee College of Music-trained arranger and conductor Brent Havens has written music for orchestras, feature films andvirtually every kind of television. His TV work includes movies for networks such as ABC, CBS and The Family Channel, commercials, sports music for networks such as ESPN and even cartoons. He worked with The Doobie Brothers and the Milwaukee Symphony, arranging

and conducting the combined group for Harley Davidson’s 100th An-niversaryBirthdayPartyFinaleattendedbymorethan150,000fans.

Havens’mostrecentfilmworkincludesthescoreforthefilm“QuoVadis,”aPremierPicturesremakeofthe1956gladiatorfilm.HavensisarrangerandguestconductorforfivesymphonicrockprogramsincludingTheMusic of Led Zeppelin, The Music of Queen, The Music of Pink Floyd, The Music of The Eagles and The Music of The Doors. His latest endeavor is The Music of Michael Jackson.

Crowned “The Entertainer” by “Mr. Las Vegas,” Wayne Newton, on the E! reality TV series, James Delisco, has proven he is more than worthy of that title. After com-pleting his $1 million contract at the Las Vegas Hilton, where his show opened to rave reviews, Delisco continues to obtain critical acclaim in every market and ven-ue on his recent world-wide tour.

An iconoclastic showroom performer with great energy, Delisco emanates old school charm with contemporary charisma. His handling of a song is so true to itself and to the purpose of music, to uplift and inspire, that a musical and entertainment revolution is only a matter of time for this enormously talented artist. Where classic qualitymeetsedgyrockandsoulstylewithundeniablestagepresence,he is the future of music and entertainment.

Delisco creates a connection between artist and audience members whileushering inhis uniquenew sound throughhisoriginalmusic.Hehas crafted his own style of music he calls RaGaBaR, which is a synthesis of the elements of 20th century music such as rhythm and blues, gos-pel,rockandragtime.Asconfirmationofitsappealtoallgenerationsin its design and commitment to the celebration of energy and musical ethic, Delisco continually brings the audience to its feet, with standing ovations at every performance.

On the threshold of major stardom, this polished young talent and elec-trifying performer returns to the U.S. from Berlin, Germany, the Venetian Casino in Macau and opening the new Sands Casino in Singapore. He plays to sold-out audiences everywhere he appears, which is a testa-ment to both the mystery and intrigue of Delisco.

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June 8 Program The Music of Michael Jackson

Conductor Biography Vocalist Biography

The Music ofMichael Jackson

Saturday, June 8, 2013 – 8 p.m.

Brent Havens, conductor

James Delisco, vocalist

Kelli Reisen, background vocalist

Felicia Barton, background vocalist

Daniel Clemens, bass and vocalist

Powell Randolph, drums and vocalist

George Cintron, guitar and vocalist

Bart Kuebler, keyboards and vocalist

Tonight’s program will be announced from the stage.

Please turn off all cellphones during the concert.Photography and video are not allowed, including with cellphones at the request of the Houston Symphony.

BrentHavens

James Delisco

Bridging the gulf between pop and classical music, conductor and arranger Brent Havens takes the podium to present The Music of Michael Jackson in a program he scored to extend the listening experience of Michael’sexceptionaltunes.Amplifiedwithafullbandandvocalsandfeaturing the Houston Symphony, Havens and his ensemble capture Jackson’s distinct sound while presenting some familiar as well as new musical colors. Delivering a fabulous rendition of Jackson’s vocals is performer James Delisco.

Delisco grew up listening to Jackson and even met him at a performance in Jacksonville, Fla., where Delisco was raised.

“James has that rare combination of a fabulous voice, athletic dance moves and audience sensitivity where he understands what the audi-ence is looking for and needs from the performers on stage,” said Havens. “He has an uncanny ability to make the right move on stage or say the right thing just as the audience is looking for it. It’s amazing to see.”

Heightened by rock concert lighting, the symphonic/pop hybrid has met with riotous approval at both ends of the hall. Many classical musicians also enjoy the change of pace. As with the other shows, Havens under-

stood that Michael Jackson fans would want to hear the original, fa-miliar elements of the music. He tries to stay as close to the originals as possible and used the orchestra for enhancement.

“So many of the musicians grew up with this music much like we did,” said Havens. “They may not have studied it to the extent that my musi-cians have studied it, but they are certainly familiar with the music.”

As always Havens wanted to keep the foundation of the music as close to the originals as he could and then add additional colors to enhance what Michael had done.

“The wonderful thing with an orchestra is that you have an entire palette of sounds to call upon. The band is reproducing what Michael did as closely as possible within the constraints of personnel, and then having an orchestra behind the band gives the music richness, a whole new feel, a whole different sense of color but still preserving the wonderful music that he originally produced,” said Havens.

The show has proven a great way to introduce a whole new group of fans to the symphony experience.

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Sponsor SpotlightProgramOrchestra Listing

Hans graf, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair

Michael Krajewski Andrés Orozco-Estrada Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Music Director Designate Associate Conductor

First ViolinFrank Huang, Concertmaster Max Levine ChairEric Halen, Associate Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley ChairAssia Dulgerska, Assistant Concertmaster** Cornelia and Meredith Long ChairQi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation ChairMarina Brubaker, Hewlett-Packard Company ChairAlexandra AdkinsSergei GalperinMiHee ChungRodica GonzalezFerenc IllenyiSi-Yang LaoKurt JohnsonChristopher Neal

Second ViolinJennifer Owen, PrincipalTina Zhang, Associate Principal**Sophia Silvos, Acting Associate PrincipalHitai LeeKiju JohMihaela FrusinaRuth ZegerMargaret BraggMartha ChapmanKevin Kelly**Tong YanChristine PastorekAmy TeareOleg Chelpanov*

ViolaWayne Brooks, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society ChairJoan DerHovsepian, Associate PrincipalGeorge Pascal, Assistant PrincipalWei JiangLinda GoldsteinSheldon PersonFay ShapiroDaniel Strba Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor ChairThomas MolloyPhyllis Herdliska

CelloBrinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow ChairChristopher French, Associate PrincipalHaeri JuJeffrey ButlerKevin DvorakXiao WongMyung Soon LeeJames R. Denton**Anthony KitaiHellen Weberpal*

Double BassDavid Malone, Acting PrincipalMark Shapiro, Acting Associate PrincipalEric LarsonRobert PastorekBurke ShawDonald HoweyMichael McMurray

FluteAralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch ChairJudy Dines, Acting Associate PrincipalAllison Jewett**Gina Hughes*RebeccaPowellGarfield*

PiccoloAllison Jewett**RebeccaPowellGarfield*

OboeJonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude ChairAnne Leek, Acting PrincipalColin GatwoodAdam Dinitz

English HornAdam Dinitz

ClarinetThomas LeGrand, Acting PrincipalChristian Schubert, Acting Associate PrincipalDavid Pharris*Alexander Potiomkin

E-Flat ClarinetChristian Schubert

Bass ClarinetAlexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair

BassoonRian Craypo, Principal Stewart Orton ChairEric Arbiter, Associate Principal American General ChairElise WagnerJ. Jeff Robinson**Benjamin Atherholt*

ContrabassoonJ. Jeff Robinson**Benjamin Atherholt*

HornWilliam VerMeulen, PrincipalRobert Johnson, Acting Associate PrincipalBrian Thomas Robert and Janice McNair Foundation ChairNancy GoodearlWade Butin*

TrumpetMark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell ChairJohn DeWitt, Associate PrincipalRobert Walp, Assistant PrincipalAnthony Prisk Speros P. Martel Chair

TromboneAllen Barnhill, PrincipalBradley White, Associate PrincipalPhillip Freeman

Bass TrombonePhillip Freeman

TubaDave Kirk, Principal

TimpaniRonald Holdman, PrincipalBrian Del Signore, Associate Principal

PercussionBrian Del Signore, PrincipalMarkGriffithMatthew Strauss

HarpPaula Page, Principal

KeyboardScott Holshouser, Principal Neva Watkins West Chair

Orchestra Personnel ManagerMichael Gorman

Assistant Orchestra Personnel ManagerLinda Oper

LibrarianThomas Takaro

Assistant LibrariansErik GronforMichael McMurray

Stage ManagerDonald Ray Jackson

Assistant Stage ManagerKelly Morgan

Stage TechnicianToby BluntZoltan FabryCory Grant

* Contracted Substitute** On Leave

PAVILION

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HaveyoubeencheckinginonFoursquarewhenyouvisitTheCyn-thia Woods Mitchell Pavilion? Guests that visit The Pavilion and check in three times for different events between May 8 and July 12 receive a Pavilion souvenir at Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II onJuly16!ViewthespecialonFoursquarefordetailsandrestric-tions.FoursquarecanbeusedoniOSandAndroiddevices,anddownloaded through the App Store or Google Play.

If you’re bummed that you can’t bring in your camera to certain events, but want to be able to share photos with your friends, be sure to check The Pavilion Facebook page! We post photos and video highlights from each show within just a few days. Search “The CynthiaWoodsMitchellPavilion”onFacebooktofindourpage.

The Pavilion loves to see guests with picnics at performing arts events! Visit our Pinterest page for great ideas for picnics that the wholefamilywillenjoy.Youcanfindourpageatpinterest.com/thepavilion_tx.

Did you know that The Pavilion is on Instagram? We post behind the scenes photos as well as photos of fans and activities around The Pavilion. Check us out atinstagram.com/thepavilion_tx.

Board of DirectorsSupport The Pavilion’s

Mission to BringPerforming Arts and

Education to theCommunity

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is known for presenting the big rockandcountryconcertslikeKidRock,Maroon5,TheDaveMatthewsBand, Keith Urban and more. It is often forgotten The Pavilion also is a nonprofitperformingartscenter.ThePavilion’slegalnameisTheCenterfor the Performing Arts at The Woodlands.

Asanonprofitorganization, ThePavilion isgovernedbyavolunteerboard of directors. These board members serve as the voice of the venue in the community.

The board of directors serves as the main decision-making body at The Pavilion. The volunteer Board meets six times a year to give guidanceand feedback on the direction of The Pavilion’s programs. The board also approves the annual budget.

Members of the board give personal donations as well as donations through corporate sponsorships ranging from underwriting free seating at performing arts events to subsidizing school trips to educational outreach programs and to The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Fund.

They also donate towards The Pavilion’s fundraising programs like the Gala, Wine Dinner & Auction, Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser and the Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament. The board was instrumental in many major decisions affecting The Pavilion, including the decision to rebuild The Pavilion after Hurricane Ike in 2008.

Mostimportantly,theboard’smissionistokeepthenonprofitstatusofThe Center for the Performing Arts in the forefront of the community’s minds.

Photo by Ted Washington

“Feel the Sun Shine, Shinin’ Down On Me and You” at Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser

by Stanica Matijevich

It’s going to be a “Long Hot Summer.” Pull on your “Blue Jeans” and join us for a great event! Mark your calendars for The Pavilion

Partners Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser Aug.16.TheeventtakesplaceintheHouseof Blues Hospitality Tent prior to the Keith Urban concert.

Tickets to this fun summertime event are $200perperson.Theeveningbeginsat5

p.m. with dinner, but the fun doesn’t stop there. With chances to win great prizes and opportunities to bid on vacation pack-ages, concert memorabilia, jewelry and more during the live auction, you won’t want to miss out.

ProceedsfromthiseventbenefitThePavilion’sperformingartsevents and educational outreach programs.

To make your reservations, visit www.woodlandscenter.org or contact Leslie Williams at [email protected] or 281-210-1125.Ticketsarelimitedandseatingisallocatedonafirstcome,firstservedbasis.

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Bugs Bunny at the Symphony Returns toThe Pavilion this Summer

Educational Outreach Programs

• Hats Off to ReadingHats Off to Reading is a free, family literacy event sponsored by the Reading OdysseyCommittee where children get to take home a free book and kid-friendly activities. This annual celebration is a favorite for children who get to take home a free book and par-ticipate in literacy-based activities such as visiting with storybook characters and making bookmarks and hats.

• Musical Scores Musical Scores primarily serves academically at-risk, middle school students who earn the privi-lege to attend a special event at The Pavilion. Administrators and/or teachers from each par-ticipating school negotiate an agreement with each student whereby he or she earns points for scholastic progress and achievement. When the students reach their goal, thus achieving their “musical score,” they are treated to a free performance, t-shirt and lunch at The Pavilion.

• Fine Arts Education Day: A David Dewhurst Symphony Explorer ConcertThis event is a free concert featuring the Houston Symphony that is designed to in-troduce fourth grade students to orches-tral music and the various instruments inbandandorchestrabeforetheyenterfifthgrade and have to choose an elective. Fifth and sixth grade band and orchestra

students from CISD also are invited. For them, the concert demonstrated where their studies could take them if they continued their pursuit of music in junior high.

• Texas Music Festival OrchestraPresented by the University of Houston’s Moores School of Music, the Texas Music Festival Orchestra showcases 100 talented young musicians from around the world who attend a training program at University of Houston. The festival culminates with a free public performance at The Pavilion. The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition winner performs a solo at this performance and medals are awarded to all of thecompetitionfinalists.

• Music in MotionMusic in Motion is an educa-tional outreach event in which master classes are held for CISD high school band and orches-tra students led by Houston Sym-phony musicians and guests. These classes are designed for student musicians to receive personal instruction from professional musicians and to prepare students for All-State competitions.

• Children’s Festival The four-day Children’s Festival isdesigned to educate and entertain children of all ages. The festival features award-winning performersof puppetry, music, pantomime, theater, humor and original songs who incorporate educational messages into each performance. Curriculum guides are available for educators to integrate performance content into areas of study. Thefirsttwodaysofthefestivalaredevotedtoschoolfieldtrips.Theweekend is open to the public.

• Pavilion TalkInformative pre-concert discussions led by noted music scholar and college professor Ira Black that offer historical insight into the eve-ning’sconcert;takesplace45min-utes before most symphony con-certs in The Pavilion’s North Plaza.

• Young Talent SpotlightEncourages the artists of tomorrow by exposing them to the joy of per-forming in front of a live audience; takes place during Children’s Festival, Texas Music Festival and on the side stage prior to many performing arts events.

• Instrument Petting ZooSponsored by Music & Arts, the zoo consists of musical instruments in-cluding woodwinds, brass, strings and percussion; children have the opportunity prior to most perform-ing arts events to interact with the zoo, touching and even playing the instruments. The Pavilion Partners help implement the program.

• Community Ticket ProgramThis program makes orchestra-level tickets to performing arts events availableforfreetonumerousnonprofitorganizationsandseniorgroups.

• Community ShareTheCommunityShareprogramgivesareanonprofitorganizationstheopportunity to utilize our performing arts events by having a booth where they can promote their organization and its mission to concert-goers;limitedtoonenonprofitorganizationperevent.

Back on The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s stage is Bugs Bunny at theSymphony IIJuly16at8:30p.m.ThisexcitingneweditionofLooney Tunes and live orchestra accompaniment adds classics like Duck Amuck, along with such beloved special guests as Pepe Le Pew and Tom and Jerry in The Hollywood Bowl! Plus two sensational new 3D the-atrical animated shorts! Tickets are $15 for orchestraseating.

Mezzanine and lawn seating are free cour-tesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation. Tickets are not required for free seat-ing. Gates open at 7 p.m. This event is sponsored in part by “Houston Family Magazine.”

Don’t miss these, plus old favorites What’s Opera, Doc?, The Rabbit of Se-ville, Baton Bunny in addition to other Warner Bros. classics like Friz Freleng’s Rhapsody Rabbit, and the virtuoso or-chestral roller coaster ride of the Road Runner epic, Zoom and Bored. Bugs Bunny is joined on-screen by his immensely popu-lar cohorts, including Elmer Fudd, Daffy Duck, Tweety, Wile E. Coyote and Road Runner, Pepe Le Pew, and Tom and Jerry.

Conducted and created by Emmy Award™ winner George Daugh-erty, Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II is a celebration of the world’s

favorite Warner Bros. Looney Tunes characters on-screen with live full symphony orchestra accompaniment. The music was composed by legendary Hollywood composers Carl Stalling and Milt Franklyn, as in-spired by the extraordinary classics of Wagner, Rossini, Strauss, Tchai-

kovsky, Offenbach, Liszt, and many others.

Arrive early for pre-concert activities starting at 7 p.m. in the North Plaza featuring Fidelity Invest-

ments, Century 21 Realty Partners, Renewal by Andersen, The Pavilion Partners, Radio

Disney Road Crew, Woodforest National Bank, “Houston Family Magazine” and Audi of America, official automobileof The Pavilion. Guests can register to win Tommy Bahama’s “Best Seats in the House.” “Treat” yourself to free ice cream!Thefirst1,000gueststovisittheNorth Plaza get free ice cream with all the fixings, courtesy of Fidelity Invest-

ments.

At all symphonies, guests are welcome to have a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Keep

in mind that beverages cannot be brought into The Pavilion. Sitting on the hill? Lawn chairs also are

provided free for this event!

TM & © Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. TM & © Turner Entertainment Co. (s13)

This summer Stanica Matijevich joins The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion as the marketing assistant. A senior at the University of Houston, Matijevich hopes to gain real world experience before graduating in December with a Bachelor of Arts in Public Relations and minor in Retail and Consumer Sciences.

A proud member of Delta Zeta, she has held many leadership positions. This year she is honored to be serv-ing as the chapter’s president. Last year Matijevich was heavily involved with Delta Zeta’s local philanthropy efforts, working at The Center for Hearing and Speech. Having served as their public relations and marketing intern for the fall semester, she helped prepare for their biggest event Via Colori. It is a two day street

Marketing Assistant gains Real WorldExperience this Summer

by Stanica Matijevich

painting festival that raised more than $400,000. Mati-jevich also was involved in the University of Houston Orientation Team for two years and served as an ex-ecutive member.

Matijevich moved to Houston in 2010 from California. Though she claims to not have an artistic bone in her body, she does have a love for music. With Selena Quintanilla Perez being her idol and inspiration to work hard and achieve her dream, she hopes this summer gives her insight into the music industry and sends her

on her way of achieving her dreams of working in the entertainment business as a public relations professional.

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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilionacknowledges the financial support of The Woodlands Township that is

generated by the Event Admissions Tax for its performing arts

and educational programs.

EncoreThe Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our

2013 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of May 31 printing deadline.

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

$50,000 - $74,999The Woodlands Development CompanyThe Wortham Foundation

$25,000 - $49,999Anadarko Petroleum CorporationAudi of AmericaWoodforest National Bank

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

$10,000 - $14,999BBVA Compass Chevron Phillips Chemical CompanyInsperityKPMG, LLPTalismanUSA

$5,000 - $9,999Aon HewittKatherine & John BeairdBlack Forest VenturesCullen Trust for the Performing Arts

$5,000 - $9,999 cont.Fidelity InvestmentsFMC TechnologiesEntergyAlbert and Ethel Herzstein FoundationLinn EnergyJohn P. McGovern FoundationUnionPacificFoundationWoodlands Waterway Art Festival

$2,000 - $4,999 Century 21 Realty PartnersEMISheryl & Fred Greene Renewal by Andersen

$1,000 - $1,999 Valerie & Robert BeardsleyBarb & Stephen CrainExxon VolunteersCarol & Phil GarnerCandi & Gerald GlennSheryl & Fred GreeneAlison& Rich HendersonTricia & Jerry MacDonaldJulie & Jerry MayrantWhitney & Derek McCoySuzanne & Robert PotterVicki & Michael RichmondMaryann T. & Timothy SeamanSusie & Jeff Shipley

$500 - $999Annette & Ken HallockAmy & Jonathan HomeyerInsperity VolunteersDr. Lisa & Dr. Paul KenworthyJudy & Charles LanoJoAnne & Randy LowryBrenda & John MizellMary Matteson & Norman ParrishAmy & George SowersMelissa & Jeff Young

$250 - $499Debra & Michael CalielSuzanne & Ed EllisLinda & Ken FeldSusan & Daniel FordyceLinda & Steve HesterKelly & Paul MessengerNicole & Will MurphyAnnice & John NanningaArlene & Sol Sachs

In-KindARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentBlackhorse Houston Community Newspapers & The Courier & The VillagerKim Son Restaurant Main Event EMSTommy BahamaThe Woodlands Waterway Marriott & Hotel United Airlines

2013 The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Donors:$1,000Colleen & Robert AyersPhil BarberLewis BockCorporate IncentivesLeslie & Bryon EllisCandi & Gerald GlennBonnie & Robert GrahamAnnette & Ken HallockKelly & Brady HullAlice & Patrick HynesEd JonesGayelene & Ralph McIngvaleJanet Wong & Ron MullinsSuzanne & Robert PotterDr. Judith RagsdaleMaryann & Tim SeamanLeigh & Larry ShafferR.E. Strong

Concert Etiquette

CHILDRENThe Pavilion is a family-friendly venue and we love to see families at our performing arts events. However, please be courteous of both the orches-tra 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 duringtheperformances,includingwithcellphones,attherequestofthe 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 SEATINgFashionably 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.Forcertainperformances,andat the requestof theartist,guests seated in the orchestra section might have to wait until a transition is made between songs to proceed to their seats.

DuRINg THE PERFORMANCEGuests should refrain from entering and exiting their seats while a per-formance is in progress. If you must leave your seat, please proceed quicklyandquietlytothenearestaisleoraskthenearestusherforassis-tance. Please be courteous to other members of the audience.

APPLAuSENot 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 CONCERTBravo! 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 intothevenue.Guestsarewelcometobringemptywaterbottlestofillatwater fountains or to purchase beverages at our concessions stands.

TheCynthiaWoodsMitchellPavilionoffersconcertgoers liveperformingartsevents inapicturesquesettingfeaturingsuchworld-renownedorganizations as the Houston Symphony, Houston Ballet, Houston Grand Opera and Texas Music Festival Orchestra. The following information aboutconcertetiquettewillenhanceyourvisitandhelpensurethatallofourguestsenjoytheirartsexperiencetothefullest.

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TICKETS

TicketsareavailableatThePavilionBoxOfficeMondaythroughFridayfrom10a.m.to5p.m.andthedayofperformancesthroughintermission.AmericanExpress,Master-Card,VISAandDiscoverareacceptedatThePavilionBoxOffice.

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 at800-745-3000.

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 con-temporaryevents.Forinformation,call281-210-1127orvisitThePavilionBoxOffice.

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 & Enter-tainment. 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 visitwww.woodlandscenter.org.

INFORMATION BOOTHS

Information booths are located at the gated entrances in the North, South and Lawn plazas. Ifguestshavequestionsorconcerns, theyareencouragedtovisitPavilionvolunteers 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.

CHILDREN

Formostcontemporaryevents,children5andunderareadmittedfreetothelawnwithout 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 bebrought intoThePavilion:Animals,aerosolcans,audioandvideoequipment,cameras,food,beverages,non-plasticbottlesorbottleswithlids,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 dic-tated 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

Toinquireaboutlostitems,guestsmayaskaPavilionstaffmemberforassistanceorcallThePavilionAdministrativeOfficeduringbusinesshoursat281-364-3010.

TOuRS

GuidedtoursofThePavilioncanbearrangedforgroupsbycalling281-364-3010.

SPECIAL EVENTS

The 1,600-square-footWoodforest Bank Club, located just off The Pavilion’s NorthPlaza,isavailableforleaseyear-round.Outfittedwithlargevideoscreens,multimediaequipmentwithsurroundsound,acopier,faxanddedicatedtelephoneandmodemlines, the Club is designed for business meetings and special, private events. For rental information,call281-363-0900.

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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Volunteer Spotlight

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Bill and Gaye Craig joined The Pavilion Part-ners,theofficialvolunteerorganizationofTheCynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, in 2000 after hearing about the organization from friends who had been event volunteers. They have been involved with the organization for the past 14 years.

“We love making new friends and being ex-posed to different genres of music,” said Bill. “The Pavilion is our backyard venue and it’s such a great way to give back to the community!”

During their time as Partners, Bill and Gaye each served a two year term on the Partners Board of Directors. They have each served on various committees including membership, Wine Dinner & Auction, Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser, Swing for the Arts Golf Tournament and more.

“All events at The Pavilion are fun either as a volunteer or as an attendee. Our favorite con-certs have included James Taylor, Carole King,

Lyle Lovett and Harry Connick, Jr.,” said Gaye.

Bill was born and raised in Joplin, Mo. and Gaye was born and raised in Long Beach, Calif. They met in Austin, Texas and married in 1989. Bill’s career with Texaco/Star Enterprise/Shell moved the family from Dallas to Atlanta andfinallytoTheWoodlandsin1998.Gayeworked as a registered nurse. Both have been retired for more than 11 years.

In addition to volunteering at The Pavilion, Bill has been involved with SCORE (Service Corps of Retired Executives) as a volunteer coun-selor for 10 years, providing free small business counseling. Gaye has been involved in the music ministry at The Woodlands United Meth-odist Church for 14 years and with women’s bible studies for 11 years.

The Craigs have two daughters and three grandsons. Their older daughter and grand-son live in Telluride, Colo., while their younger daughter and two grandsons live in Austin, Texas.

June 22 Pitbull & Ke$ha •7:30p.m.$119.50GAPit/$119.50,$89.50,$69.50,$59.50,$39.50&$34.50Reserved/$25LawnJune 28 Big Time Rush & Victoria Justice •7p.m.$79Res.Pit/$79,$59.50,$55,$39.50,$35&$29.50Reserved/$18.50LawnJune 30 Barry Manilow •8p.m.$139.99Res.Pit/$139.99,$89.99,$69.99,$49.99& $29.99 Reserved / Lawn SOLD OUTJuly 3 Star-Spangled Salute •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony Michael Krajewski, conductor FREE event sponsored by The Woodlands Development CompanyJuly 6 A Day in the Country •2p.m. with Eli Young Band, Chris Jansen, Cadillac 3, Aaron Lewis, Charlie Worsham, Easton Corbin, Brett Eldredge, Joe Nicholas and Texaco Country Showdown$49.50Res.Pit/$49.50,$38.50&$29.50Reserved/ $20 LawnJuly 11 Lynyrd Skynyrd & Bad Company •7p.m. with Black Stone Cherry$100.50Res.Pit/$100.50,$80.50,$60.50,$50.50&$40.50Reserved/$21LawnJuly 12 John Mayer •7:30p.m. with Phillip Phillips$75Res.Pit/$75,$55Reserved/$36LawnJuly 16 Warner Bros. presents Bugs Bunny at the Symphony II •8:30p.m. with the Houston Symphony George Daugherty, creator and conductor$15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum CorporationJuly 19 Kid Rock •7p.m. with Uncle KrackerReservedPit&Sections101-103are$170-$350/All other seats and lawn are $20July 25 Black Sabbath •7:30p.m.$125Res.Pit/$125,$89.50&$49.50Reserved/ $30 LawnJuly 26 Wiz Khalifa•6:30p.m. with A$AP Rocky, B.o.B., Trinidad Jame$, Joey Bada$$, Pro Era and Berner, Chevy Woods and Smoke DZA$59.50GAPit/$59.50,$42.50,$32.50Reserved/$25Lawn

Ticket InformationPricesdonotincludeservicecharge.Ticketsareavailableatalloutlets,includingFiesta,selectH-E-BandWalmartlocationsandMediaMagic,bycalling800-745-3000,oronlineatwww.ticketmaster.com.TicketsalsocanbepurchasedatThePavilionBoxOfficeMondaythroughFridayfrom10a.m.–5p.m.andoneventdaysthroughintermission.TheBoxOfficeislocatedatthenorthentrancetoThePavilionat2005LakeRobbinsDriveinTheWoodlands.Formoreinformation,call281-363-3300orvisitwww.woodlandscenter.org. Prepaid, preferred parking is available in the on-site Town Center GaragelocatedalongSixPinesDrive.Parkingis$5pervehicleformostperformingartseventsand$15pervehicleformostcontemporaryevents.Ticketsforon-siteparkingcanbepurchasedinadvanceatalllocationsandThePavilionBoxOffice.Someservicechargesmayapply.Advancepurchaseisnotrequired,butguaranteesaspacethedayoftheshow.

Sept. 5 Música Clásica Latina •8p.m. with the Houston Symphony Marcello Lehninger, conductor$15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham FoundationSept. 18 Depeche Mode •7:30p.m.$99.50Res.Pit/$99.50&$59.50Reserved/$35.50LawnSept. 19 Honda Civic Tour Maroon 5 & Kelly Clarkson •7p.m. SOLD OUT Sept. 25 Fall Out Boy •7p.m. with Panic! at the Disco$45GAPit/$45&$39.50ReservedSept. 26 Imagine Dragons •7:30p.m.$42.50GAPit/$42.50,$39.50&$29.50ReservedSept. 28 Miranda Lambert •7:30p.m. with Dierks Bentley Individual ticket prices and on sale date TBAOct. 6 fun. •8p.m.$39.50GAPit/$39.50ReservedOct. 11 Hocus Pocus Pops •7:30p.m. with the Houston Symphony$15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-BNov. 9 18th Annual Children’s Festival •10a.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at doorNov. 10 18th Annual Children’s Festival •12p.m. presented by Devon Energy $8 in advance / $10 at doorNov. 14 Fresh Beat Band •7p.m.$39.50Res.Pit/$39.50&$29.50ReservedDec. 12 Holly Jolly Symphony Spectacular •7:30p.m. with the Houston Symphony Robert Franz, conductor$15orchestraseating/FREE mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Woodforest National Bank, KMPG, LLP. and Talisman USA

July 28 Cracker Barrel presents Brad Paisley •7p.m. with special guests Chris Young, Lee Brice and The Henningsens$64.75GAPit/$64.75,$54.75&$44.75Reserved/$29.75LawnJuly 30 Matchbox Twenty & goo goo Dolls •7p.m.$95Res.Pit/$95,$79.50,$49.50&$39.50Reserved/$25LawnAug. 2 Train •7p.m. with The Script and Gavin DeGraw$75Res.Pit/$75,$49.50&$29.50Reserved/$25LawnAug. 3 Rockstar Energy Drink Mayhem Festival •1p.m. with Rob Zombie, Five Finger Death Punch, Mastodon, Amon Amarth, Children of Bodom, Machine Head, Behemoth, Job for a Cowboy, Emmure, Born of Osiris, Motionless in White, Butcher Babies, Battlecross, Huntress Thrown into Exile and City in the Sea$89.50GAPit/$89.50,$55,$35&$29Reserved/ $29 LawnAug. 7 Jonas Brothers •7p.m.$79.50Res.Pit/$79.50,$59.50,$39.50&$29.50ReservedAug. 14 Heart •7:30p.m. with Jason Bonham’s Led Zeppelin Experience$100.50Res.Pit/$100.50,$70.50,$56,$50.50,$46,$36,$35.50&$30.50Reserved/$15Lawn Aug. 16 Keith urban •7p.m. with Little Big Town and Dustin Lynch$54.75GAPit/$54.75&$39.75Reserved/$25LawnAug. 18 Lil Wayne •7p.m. with T.I. and 2 Chainz$150.75Res.Pit/$150.75,$89.75,$69.75$49.75Reserved/$29.75LawnAug. 29 Rockstar Energy Drink uproar Festival •6:30p.m. with Alice In Chains, Jane’s Addiction, Coheed and Cambria & Circa Survive$89.50GAPit/$55.25,$39.25&$29.25Reserved/$25.25LawnAug. 30 Steely Dan •7:30p.m.$95Res.Pit/$95,$65&$35ReservedAug. 31 Backstreet Boys •7:30p.m. with DJ Pauly D$89.50GAPit/$89.50,$69.50,$49.50&$39.50Reserved

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 visit www.woodlandscenter.org for the latest event information.

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Program Houston Symphony Orchestra

“Counting Every Minute” until the 2014 Prom Night Gala by Stanica Matijevich

It’s time to break out the tulle and cummerbunds for another Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion “Hot Blooded” gala Feb. 8. The Pavilion is ecstatic

to announce the theme this year is “Feels Like the First Time” Prom Night with musical guest Foreigner. The event takes place at The Edge.

Guests are encouraged to dress from their favorite prom era. Whether it’s “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” “Pretty in Pink” or “Grease,” break out the hair gel and rollers, and show us your best prom attire.

The last gala was a huge success and many may wonder how The Pavilion is going to top it. With the help of a powerhouse party planning committee, includingsisters-in-law Gayelene McIngvale and Linda Mclngvale, owners of A Memorable Event, this upcoming gala causes “DoubleVision.”Goingalloutwiththetheme,fromexquisitefood and wine to the venue, the committee ensures it is going to be a night to remember.

“What’s so great about each gala is the overall energy and enthusiasm that not only goes into the planning, but the actual event,” said Christine Scully, development director for The Pavilion. “With so many new and exciting changes and additions, the 2014 gala is going to be able to give so much back to The Pavilion. At the end of

the day that’s what the gala is all about.”

The Pavilion only hosts a fundraising gala once every three yearswhichmakesthisupcominggalaunique.AlsoforthefirsttimeThePavilionishonoringonecouple,Georgeand Dianne Lindahl III. George and Dianne will be hon-ored as the “King and Queen” of the prom. George is a former board member having served on the board

for six years and has given to The Pavilion in numerous ways.Hewasthefirsttopurchasea$100,000“JukeBox

Hero” table.

Moneyraisedfromthe2014galabenefitsThePavilionperformingartsevents, educational outreach programs and The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship Fund.

You know its “Urgent” for you to be there, so don’t miss out! Tables of 10 are priced from$5,000atthe“Starrider”tableto$100,000 for a “Juke Box Hero” table. Indi-vidualticketsare$500.Othersponsorshipsare available. Don’t miss the chance to relive one of your favorite high school memories, or to get it right the second time. Grab your sweetheart and dancing shoes because opportunities like this “Can’t Wait!”

Hans graf, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair

Michael Krajewski Andrés Orozco-Estrada Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Music Director Designate Associate Conductor

First ViolinFrank Huang, Concertmaster Max Levine ChairEric Halen, Associate Concertmaster Ellen E. Kelley ChairAssia Dulgerska, Assistant Concertmaster** Cornelia and Meredith Long ChairQi Ming, Assistant Concertmaster Fondren Foundation ChairMarina Brubaker, Hewlett-Packard Company ChairAlexandra AdkinsSergei GalperinMiHee ChungRodica GonzalezFerenc IllenyiSi-Yang LaoKurt JohnsonChristopher Neal

Second ViolinJennifer Owen, PrincipalTina Zhang, Associate Principal**Sophia Silvos, Acting Associate PrincipalHitai LeeKiju JohMihaela FrusinaRuth ZegerMargaret BraggMartha ChapmanKevin Kelly**Tong YanChristine PastorekAmy TeareOleg Chelpanov*

ViolaWayne Brooks, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society ChairJoan DerHovsepian, Associate PrincipalGeorge Pascal, Assistant PrincipalWei JiangLinda GoldsteinSheldon PersonFay ShapiroDaniel Strba Mr. and Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor ChairThomas MolloyPhyllis Herdliska

CelloBrinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow ChairChristopher French, Associate PrincipalHaeri JuJeffrey ButlerKevin DvorakXiao WongMyung Soon LeeJames R. Denton**Anthony KitaiHellen Weberpal*

Double BassDavid Malone, Acting PrincipalMark Shapiro, Acting Associate PrincipalEric LarsonRobert PastorekBurke ShawDonald HoweyMichael McMurray

FluteAralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch ChairJudy Dines, Acting Associate PrincipalAllison Jewett**Gina Hughes*RebeccaPowellGarfield*

PiccoloAllison Jewett**RebeccaPowellGarfield*

OboeJonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude ChairAnne Leek, Acting PrincipalColin GatwoodAdam Dinitz

English HornAdam Dinitz

ClarinetThomas LeGrand, Acting PrincipalChristian Schubert, Acting Associate PrincipalDavid Pharris*Alexander Potiomkin

E-Flat ClarinetChristian Schubert

Bass ClarinetAlexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair

BassoonRian Craypo, Principal Stewart Orton ChairEric Arbiter, Associate Principal American General ChairElise WagnerJ. Jeff Robinson**Benjamin Atherholt*

ContrabassoonJ. Jeff Robinson**Benjamin Atherholt*

HornWilliam VerMeulen, PrincipalRobert Johnson, Acting Associate PrincipalBrian Thomas Robert and Janice McNair Foundation ChairNancy GoodearlWade Butin*

TrumpetMark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell ChairJohn DeWitt, Associate PrincipalRobert Walp, Assistant PrincipalAnthony Prisk Speros P. Martel Chair

TromboneAllen Barnhill, PrincipalBradley White, Associate PrincipalPhillip Freeman

Bass TrombonePhillip Freeman

TubaDave Kirk, Principal

TimpaniRonald Holdman, PrincipalBrian Del Signore, Associate Principal

PercussionBrian Del Signore, PrincipalMarkGriffithMatthew Strauss

HarpPaula Page, Principal

KeyboardScott Holshouser, Principal Neva Watkins West Chair

Orchestra Personnel ManagerMichael Gorman

Assistant Orchestra Personnel ManagerLinda Oper

LibrarianThomas Takaro

Assistant LibrariansErik GronforMichael McMurray

Stage ManagerDonald Ray Jackson

Assistant Stage ManagerKelly Morgan

Stage TechnicianToby BluntZoltan FabryCory Grant

* Contracted Substitute** On Leave

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June 15 Program

Saturday, June 15 – 8 p.m.Mei-Ann Chen*, conductorDuncan Copp, film producer

M. gandolfi From “The garden of Cosmic Speculation” The Willow Twist: An Exuberantly Whirling Dance! The universe Cascade: The Big Bang

Copland Suite from “The Tender Land” I. Introduction and Love Music: Starting slowly, gradually faster and faster II. Party Scene: Lively and rough III. Finale, The Promise of Living: Moderately

J. Adams Short Ride in a Fast Machine R. Strauss Also sprach Zarathustra (Thus Spake Zarathustra), Opus 30

* Houston Symphony debut

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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Conductor BiographyFilm Producer Biography

One of America’s most dynamic young con-ductors, Mei-Ann Chen is currently in her third year as music director of the Memphis Sym-phony. She also is music director of the Chicago Sinfonietta, a post she assumed in 2011. She has infused both orchestras with energy, enthusiasm and high-level music-making, galvanizing their audiences and communities alike. In recogni-tion of these accomplishments, the League of American Orchestras granted her the presti-

gious Helen M. Thompson Award at its 2012 national conference in Dallas.

Highlights of Chen’s 2012-13 season include debuts with the Chicago Symphony on its subscription series, the San Francisco Symphony and the Houston Symphony. She has appearances with the North Carolina Sym-phony, the San Diego Symphony, the São Paulo Symphony in Brazil and Finland’s Tampere Philharmonic, among others. Last season her debuts with the Cincinnati Symphony, where she stepped in on short notice, and at the Aspen Music Festival with the Aspen Philharmonic both resulted in immediate re-engagements during the 2012-13 season. Last season, Chen also led the Netherlands Philharmonic in the Concertgebouw, the National Taiwan Symphony Orchestra, the Jacksonville Symphony and the Naples Philharmonic, to name just several.

In demand as a guest conductor, Chen has appeared with the Rochester Philharmonic, the Atlanta Symphony, the National Symphony (Washing-ton, D.C.), the Baltimore Symphony, the Seattle Symphony and the Toron-to Symphony, as well as the symphony orchestras of Alabama, Colorado, Columbus,Edmonton,Florida,FortWorth,Nashville,Oregon,Pacific,Pas-adena and Phoenix. Overseas she has conducted the principal Danish orchestras, the BBC Scottish Symphony, the Bournemouth Symphony, the Graz Symphony, the National Symphony of Mexico, the Norrlands Opera Orchestra, the Norwegian Radio Orchestra and the Trondheim Symphony.

In2005,ChenbecamethefirstwomantowintheMalkoCompetition,heldevery four years in Copenhagen. She served as assistant conductor of the Atlanta Symphony and, under the aegis of the League of American Or-chestras, with the Baltimore and Oregon symphonies as well. Recipient of the 2007 Taki Concordia Fellowship, she has appeared jointly with Marin Alsop and Stefan Sanderling in highly acclaimed subscription concerts with the Baltimore Symphony, Colorado Symphony and Florida Orchestra.

In 2002, Chen was unanimously selected as music director of the Port-land Youth Philharmonic in Oregon, the oldest of its kind and a model for manyyouthorchestrasintheUnitedStates.Duringherfive-yeartenurewith the orchestra, she led its sold-out debut in Carnegie Hall, received an ASCAP award for innovative programming, and developed new anduniquemusicianshipprogramsfortheorchestra’smembers.

Born in Taiwan, Chen has lived in the United States since 1989. She wasthefirststudentinNewEnglandConservatory’shistorytoreceivemaster’s degrees, simultaneously, in both violin and conducting, later studying with Kenneth Kiesler at the University of Michigan, where she earned a Doctor of Musical Arts degree in conducting. Chen also par-ticipated in the National Conducting Institute in Washington, D.C. and at the American Academy of Conducting in Aspen.

Dr. Duncan Copp is a celebrated international filmproduceranddirector.Hisfirstcommissionin2001was“RocketMenofMission105”(Na-tional Geographic) which followed the train-ingandflightofaspaceshuttlecrewduringtheir mission to the International Space Station.

Other credits include “Hunt for the Death Star” (Channel Four and National Geographic) which won a Gold Hugo at the Chicago In-ternational TV and Film Festival, “Magnetic

Storm” (Channel Four and PBS / NOVA) and “Global Dimming” (for the BBC and PBS / NOVA). He directed both and won prestigious Wild-screenawards.“MagneticStorm”alsowasafinalistatthe2004Grier-son Awards. “Global Dimming” received the international Earthwatch Awardin2007.HeworkedwithPBS/NOVAagainin2005directing“Hit-ler’sSunkenSecret,”andwasawardedthegoldplaqueforbesthistorydocumentary at the Chicago International TV and Film Festival.

During2005-07,Coppconceivedandproducedthemuchacclaimedfeature documentary “In the Shadow of the Moon” (Channel Four / Discovery / Film 4 / THINKFilm / Vertigo Films) the intimate story of the Apollo astronauts. Distributed worldwide as a theatric and television release,“IntheShadowoftheMoon”receivedmorethan15awardsinternationally, including the Audience Award for Best International Film at the 2007 Sundance Film Festival.

In 2007-08, he produced and co-directed “Moon Machines,” a six part se-ries for Discovery’s Science Channel, recounting the trials and tribulations of the engineers who built the machines that took the Apollo astronauts to the Moon. The series was awarded a coveted Grand Remi.

Copp directed and produced “Inside the Milky Way,” a two-hour showcase documentary for National Geographic in 2010, taking the vieweronaCGIrichgrandtourofourMilkyWaygalaxy.Thefilmwasshowcasedatthe2011VederelaScienzafilmfestivalinMilan.

His latest productions include the NOVA/National Geographic special “Secrets of the Sun” focusing on the exciting discoveries helping to unlock the secrets of our nearest star, Doomsday Volcanoes, and Neil Armstrong:FirstManontheMoon,alsobothforNOVA.

In 2009, Copp was the recipient of the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics distinguished public service medal in Washington, D.C., forstimulatingpublicinterestinscienceandtechnology,specificallyinspace exploration. Previous recipients include Walter Cronkite and Gene Roddenberry.

He currently sits on the Board of Advisors for The Golden Spike Company, a consortium of scientists, astronauts, engineers, and politicians who share a common vision for future lunar exploration.

Copp holds a Master’s degree in Satellite Remote Sensing and a Doctorate in Astronomy, both from the University of London. He lives in Blackheath, London.

Mei-AnnChen

Dr. Duncan Copp Photo by Rosalie O’Connor

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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: [email protected]

Letter from the President & CEO

Welcome to the 24th season of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, also known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue of Houston Grand Opera.

Tonight, we welcome back a special encore performance of the secondfilmintheHDOdysseyseriesthatshowcasesourplanetwith a program titled The Earth – An HD Odyssey. The concert features the Houston Symphony and striking images taken from NASA missions to Earth’s orbit. The beautiful and mystifying images are shown on a large, 24-foot screen above the stage while the symphony performs.

We are again providing free mezzanine and lawn seating for all of our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all symphonies, guests are welcome to have a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs also are provided free at all performing arts 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 want to thank our employees, sponsors and dedicated board of directors for their continued support. Most of all I want to thank each and every one of you for coming out and supporting tonight’s concert.

Our next Houston Symphony concert July 3 is one of The Pavilion’s signature events. Star-Spangled Salute led by Principal Pops Conductor Michael Krajewski is a tradition in The Woodlands and a great family event to kick off the Fourth of July holiday.

I look forward to seeing you at our next concert.

Jerry MacDonaldPresident & CEO

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Tonight in the Plaza

June 157-7:45 p.m.

Instrument Petting Zoowith The Pavilion Partners

Recycling Projectwith The Pavilion Partners

NASA Exhibits

Seat Exchangewith Fidelity Investments

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.

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

All activities in the plaza are free.

ontents

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

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

The Earth –An HD Odyssey.............................................................. 3

Biographies....................................................................................... 4

Houston Symphony Orchestra....................................................... 5

“Counting Every Minute” until the 2014 Prom Night Gala.......... 6

Volunteer Spotlight.......................................................................... 7

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

Guest Information........................................................................... 9

CreditsShannon Wilson – Editor-in-ChiefCourtney Galle – Managing EditorWhitney Hough – Contributing WriterProgram design by Don Crouch, imagineer

OuR MISSION

Foundedin1990,TheCenterforthePerformingArtsatTheWoodlandsisanonprofit501(c)(3)organizationthatprovidesdiverse,high-qualityperformingartseventsfortheentertainment

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 2013 Performing Arts Season Presented by

and Sponsored by

The North Plaza is sponsored by

TheWortham Foundation

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Share your tweets and photos using #earthpavilion

OFFICERS

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

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

Jeff Young – Vice PresidentLori Figaro – Treasurer

BOARD OF DIRECTORS John H. Beaird C. Grant Mitchell Jeff Beard Steve A. Morrow Gary Becker Steven W. Nance Eric Beylier John Robichau David D. Dunlap Julie Rock Carol P. Garner Maryann T. Seaman Jeffrey R. Harder Larry Shaffer Jason K. Harris Nick Vanderpool IV Peter R. Huntsman Raymond I. Wilcox Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D. Marsha K. Williams Daniel E. Kolkhorst Janet S. Wong Estelle P. McLaughlin Hank Wood

DIRECTOR IN MEMORIAMCynthia Woods Mitchell

(1922 - 2009)

STAFF Jerry MacDonald – President & CEO Margaret Jones – Executive Assistant

Shannon Wilson – Acting Director of Marketing & Public Relations Cindy DuBois – Director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator Stanica Matijevich - Marketing Assistant

Lori Figaro – CFO Paula Smith – 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 ManagerJosieMoore–BoxOfficeManagerMikeKarczewski–AssistantBoxOfficeManager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Carla DeHart – Administrative Coordinator Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Susana Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance

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Official Program of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion

Sponsored by

TheWortham Foundation

June 15, 2013

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