the cynthia woods mitchell pavilion's on stage program
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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's On Stage Program for June 2014 with information on June 6 Houston Symphony concert and June 13 Texas Music Festival Orchestra concert as well as sponsors, upcoming events and volunteer information.TRANSCRIPT
Official Program of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
June 6, 2014
Welcome to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and our 25th Season of presenting exceptional performing arts events, educational outreach programs and live music. We are excited about celebrating the arts with our performing arts events that include eight Houston Symphony concerts, a performance by Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera as well as our 19th Annual Children’s Festival.
The Pavilion is known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue for Houston Grand Opera and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra.
Tonight, we hope you enjoy A Symphonic Journey with the world-renowned Houston Symphony. This program explores classical music’s more popular tunes and composers.
This year, The Pavilion installed three new state-of-the-art LED video screens in the seating area and North Plaza. These screens are larger for better viewing and have the very latest in high definition technology. The $2 million project has a 7.8 mm LED which is a new industry-leading pixel pitch for this size of application. With a brightness measurement of 5,000 nits, the screens are bright and viewable even in direct sunlight.
The Pavilion provides free mezzanine and lawn seating for all our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all performing arts events, guests are welcome to bring a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs also are provided for free at these events. Please take advantage of this free offer and bring your family, friends and neighbors to The Pavilion this season to enjoy an evening under the stars. You will be glad you did.
I am looking forward to a spectacular 25th Season and hope to see you on the hill.
Jerry MacDonaldPresident & CEO
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Tonight in the Plaza
June 6
7-7:45 p.m.
Instrument Petting Zoowith The Pavilion Partners
Make an Airplanewith The Pavilion Partners
Kids Make Artwith Texas Children’s Hospital
Seat Exchangewith Fidelity Investments
Register to Win “Best Seats in the House”
with Tommy Bahama
Play Basketball &FREE Strikers Tickets
with Texas Lone Star Strikers
Stop byCentury 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 Talkwith Ira J. Black
All activities in the plaza are free.
Tonight in the Plaza .......................................................................... 1
Letter from the President & CEO .................................................... 2
Download The Pavilion’s apps ....................................................... 2
A Symphonic Journey ...................................................................... 3
Biography........................................................................................... 4
Sponsors Supporting the Arts........................................................... 4
Houston Symphony Orchestra......................................................... 5
Sponsor Spotlight............................................................................... 6
“Party All Night Long”....................................................................... 6
Volunteer Spotlight............................................................................ 7
Help Lay a Foundation for the Arts.................................................... 7
Star-Spangled Salute........................................................................ 8
Encore ............................................................................................... 9
Concert Etiquette ............................................................................ 9
Guest Information ............................................................................10
CreditsShannon Wilson – Editor in Chief
Courtney Galle – Managing Editor
Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer
Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer
THE CENTER FOR THE PERFORMINg ARTS AT THE WOOdLANdS
Home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilionpresented by Huntsman
2005 Lake Robbins drive • The Woodlands, TX 77380Phone: 281-364-3010 Fax: 281-364-3011
Letter from the President & CEO
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 2014 Performing Arts Season Presented by
and Sponsored by
The North Plaza is sponsored by
TheWortham
Foundationofficial automobile of The Pavilion
OFFICERS
Jeffrey H. Shipley – Chairman of the BoardJerry MacDonald – President and CEO
Carol P. Garner – Vice ChairmanMark E. Ellis – Secretary
Jeff Young – Vice PresidentLori Figaro – Treasurer
BOARd OF dIRECTORS
Bob Abendschein Steve A. Morrow Jeff Beard Steven W. Nance Gary Becker Steve Pate Eric Beylier John Robichau Carolyne Hannan Julie Rock Jeffrey R. Harder Maryann T. Seaman Jason K. Harris Larry Shaffer Peter R. Huntsman Jeffrey H. Shipley Patrick Hynes Nick Vanderpool IV Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D. Steve Van Howe Daniel E. Kolkhorst Marsha K. Williams Estelle P. McLaughlin Janet S. Wong C. Grant Mitchell
dIRECTOR IN MEMORIAMCynthia Woods Mitchell
(1922 - 2009)
STAFF Jerry Macdonald – President & CEO Mallory Vanderhieden - Executive Assistant
Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales David Schlauch – Operations Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager Josie Reeves – Box Office Manager Mike Karczewski – Assistant Box Office Manager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Carla Denman – VIP & Event Coordinator Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Tyler Blake - Operations Matt Poche - Operations Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Susana Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance Lori Figaro – Chief Financial Officer Natalia Livingston – Senior Accountant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Jenny Lewis – Accountant Stephanie Stone – Accounting Assistant
Christine Scully – director of development Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator
Shannon Wilson – director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator
Share your tweets and photos using #symphonicjourney
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Program ProgramBiography
Friday, June 6 – 8 p.m.Robert Franz, conductor
A Symphonic Journey Walton/d. Stone Crown Imperial (Coronation March)
Beethoven Symphony No. 5 in C minor, Opus 67 I. Allegro con brio
Tchaikovsky Suite from “Swan Lake,” Opus 20a II. Valse: Tempo di Valse
A. Márquez danzón No. 2
M. gould Latin-American Symphonette III. guaracha: Moderately fast, lighly
Bernstein/Peress Overture to “West Side Story”
Ravel Suite from “Mother goose” II. Laideronnette, Empress of the Pagodas: Movement de marche
J. Williams Sayuri’s Theme from “Memoirs of a geisha”
Ellington/R. Hermann duke Ellington Fantasy
dvorák Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Opus 95 (“From the New World”) I. Adagio—Allegro molto
Please turn off all cellphones during the concert.Photography and video are not allowed, including with cellphones at the request of the Houston Symphony.
Robert Franz, conductor
As Associate Conductor of the Houston Symphony and Music Director of the Boise Philharmonic, Windsor Symphony Orchestra and the Fairbanks Summer Arts Festival, Robert Franz is acclaimed by critics and composers.
In increasing demand as a guest conductor, Franz debuted with the Phoenix Symphony, Baltimore Symphony Orchestra, St. Louis Symphony, The Cleveland Orchestra and the Orchestra da Camera Fiorentina last season.
In Houston, he leads the Symphony in educational and family concerts. His work with students has led to a continuing relationship with Radio Disney. Last season, Franz conducted the orchestra’s 100th anniversary concert, led a family series concert with the Houston Grand Opera, Theater Under the Stars and the Alley Theatre, partnered in a concert for the Anti-Defamation League and was on the podium for a side-by- side performance of Tchai-kovsky’s 6th with the Houston Youth Symphony totaling 150 musicians.
ASCAP has recognized Franz for his advocacy in arts education. Under his direction, the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra (2008) and the Louisville Orchestra (2001) were awarded the Leonard Bernstein Award for Educational Programming. He has addressed the Idaho Legislature on the importance of music in education and authored his first children’s book with a CD, “Stella’s Magical Musical Tour of America.”
He received a master’s degree in conducting and a bachelor’s degree in oboe performance from the North Carolina School of the Arts.Ph
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The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion Sponsors Support the Arts
As a nonprofit performing arts venue, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion relies on the generosity and participation of local businesses and organizations to provide the community with the bestperforming arts programming in the area. These sponsors contribute in many ways, including monetary donations, providing interactive activities in the plazas during events and supplying volunteers at The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs.
Some sponsors, like Woodforest NationalBank, have been supporters of The Pavilion for almost its entire existence. A sponsor for 23 seasons, Woodforest has a presence at each performing arts event and also has the naming rights for The Pavilion’s VIP Club.
“Being a community bank, Woodforest National Bank aligns itself with opportunities to give back to the communities we serve,” said Robert E. Marling, Jr., CEO of Woodforest National Bank. “Through The Pavilion’s performing arts programs, we are able to be a small part of enhancing the cultural enrichment of so many.”
While Woodforest supports the arts through the season, Marling cites Children’s Festival as his favorite Pavilion program.
“It would be hard to choose a favor-ite, as all programs are exceptional in their genres,” Marling said. “The Annual Children’s Festival, with its vast number of participants, allows even more peo-ple to enjoy and experience a ‘Pavil-ion moment.’”
Other sponsors have only recently be-gun supporting The Pavilion’s perform-ing arts events. Most recently, Texas Children’s Hospital—The Woodlands signed on as the newest performing arts sponsor.
“The enrichment provided by The Pavilion’s programs to the community and families in The Woodlands is ex-tremely valuable,” said Lisa Yelenick,
director of marketing and public relations for Texas Children’s Hospital. “Part of Texas Children’s mission is to play an integral role and be a committed member of the communities where we provide healthcare services.”
Check out “Encore” for a complete list of all our performing arts sponsors. The next time that you enter The Pavilion gates for a performing arts event, make sure to visit the booths in the plazas and thank our sponsors for supporting the arts in your community.
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ProgramHouston Symphony OrchestraBr
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Andrés Orozco-Estrada, Music Director Roy and Lillie Cullen Chair
Michael Krajewski Hans graf Robert Franz Principal Pops Conductor Conductor Laureate Associate Conductor Sponsor, Ms. Marie Taylor Bosarge
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 BrubakerMiHee ChungSophia SilivosRodica GonzalezFerenc IllenyiSi-Yang LaoKurt JohnsonChristopher NealSergei GalperinOleg Chelpanov*
Second ViolinJennifer Owen, PrincipalTina Zhang, Associate PrincipalHitai LeeKiju JohMihaela FrusinaRuth ZegerMiran KimMartha ChapmanKevin Kelly**Tong YanChristine PastorekAmy TeareEmily Herdeman Kelly*
ViolaWayne Brooks, Principal Mr. & Mrs. Jesse B. Tutor Legacy Society ChairJoan DerHovsepian, Associate PrincipalGeorge Pascal, Assistant PrincipalWei JiangLinda GoldsteinSheldon PersonFay ShapiroDaniel StrbaPhyllis Herdliska
CelloBrinton Averil Smith, Principal Janice and Thomas Barrow ChairChristopher French, Associate PrincipalJeffrey ButlerKevin DvorakXiao WongMyung Soon LeeJames R. DentonAnthony Kitai
double BassDavid Malone, Acting PrincipalMark Shapiro, Acting Associate PrincipalEric LarsonRobert PastorekBurke ShawDonald HoweyMichael McMurray
FluteAralee Dorough, Principal General Maurice Hirsch ChairMatthew Roitstein, Associate PrincipalJudy DinesRebecca Powell Garfield*
PiccoloRebecca Powell Garfield*
OboeJonathan Fischer, Principal Lucy Binyon Stude ChairAnne Leek, Associate PrincipalColin GatwoodAdam Dinitz
English HornAdam Dinitz
ClarinetThomas LeGrand, Acting PrincipalChristian Schubert, Acting Associate PrincipalLin Ma*Alexander Potiomkin
E-Flat ClarinetChristian Schubert
Bass ClarinetAlexander Potiomkin Tassie and Constantine S. Nicandros Chair
BassoonRian Craypo, Principal**Eric Arbiter, Associate PrincipalJ. Jeff Robinson, Acting Associate PrincipalElise WagnerMicah Doherty*
ContrabassoonMicah Doherty*
HornWilliam VerMeulen, PrincipalRobert Johnson, Associate PrincipalBrian ThomasNancy GoodearlKatharine Caliendo*
TrumpetMark Hughes, Principal George P. and Cynthia Woods Mitchell ChairJohn DeWitt, Associate PrincipalRobert Walp, Assistant PrincipalMicah Wilkinson*
TromboneAllen Barnhill, PrincipalBradley White, Associate PrincipalPhillip Freeman
Bass TrombonePhillip Freeman
TubaDave Kirk, Principal
TimpaniRonald Holdman, PrincipalBrian Del Signore, Associate Principal
PercussionBrian Del Signore, PrincipalMark GriffithMatthew Strauss
HarpPosition open
KeyboardScott Holshouser, Principal
Orchestra Personnel ManagerMichael Gorman
Assistant Orchestra Personnel ManagerLinda Oper
LibrarianThomas Takaro
Assistant LibrariansErik GronforMichael McMurray
Stage ManagerPosition open
Assistant Stage ManagerKelly Morgan
Stage TechnicianToby BluntZoltan FabryCory Grant
* Contracted Substitute** On Leave
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is proud to highlight Comcast as a continued sponsor of both the performing arts and contemporary events. A presenting sponsor of the Spyro Gyra and Lee Ritenour concert in April 2014, Comcast sponsored The Pavilion in its 25th Season for $100,000, more than ever before.
“The Xfinity® line of products are all about meeting the people of the Greater Houston area at the crossroads of media and technology and the performing arts are a big part of that,” said Carolyne Hannan, vice president of sales and marketing for the Greater Houston Region. “As one of the top entertainment amphitheaters in the country, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is the perfect partner for Xfinity® and an exciting way for us to be a part of The Woodlands community.”
Hannan currently serves as a member of The Pavilion’s board of direc-tors. As a first generation Irish American, she was raised on Irish music and culture and traveled extensively in North America and Western Europe as an Irish step dancer. Along with her five brothers and sisters, she also became involved in music, singing, and theater, and studied acting at HB Studio in New York City as a young adult.
“Without a doubt, my two favorite things about being on The Pavilion board are the great people I’ve met in the community, including the staff and the volunteers, and the ability to be constantly engaged in the arts,” Hannan said. “It’s so fulfilling to be close to the arts on a regular basis.”
“At Comcast, our philosophy is to truly engage with the communities we serve and that includes serving on boards and volunteering our time,” Hannan said. “Serving on The Pavilion board is a way for me to serve both my passion for the arts as
well as for serving the community.”
From community volunteer projects to opening computer centers to helping close the digital divide, Comcast supports the community in many ways. Comcast launched Internet Essentials, a program that provides low-cost broadband service and the option to purchase a full-service, Internet-ready computer. Since 2011, Comcast has con-nected more than 150,000 households to the power of the Internet at home, most for the very first time.
“About 30 percent of Americans, many of whom live near or below the poverty line, remain on the wrong side of the digital divide,” Hannan said. “Without digital literacy, home broadband access or a comput-er, these families face profound disadvantages.”
Comcast is Houston’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communication products and services. Founded over 50 years ago, Comcast’s 2,500 Houston-area employees have been dreaming big and creating products that have changed the way people com-municate, are informed and entertained.
Sponsor Spotlight
Get your dancing shoes on and be ready to “Dance the Night Away” at The Pavilion Partners Pre-Concert dinner & Fundraiser July 12 at 4:30 p.m. The event takes place in The Pavilion’s House of Blues Hospitality Tent prior to the Lionel Richie with CeeLo Green concert. Ticket prices are $250 for orchestra level tickets to the concert and dinner and $200 for mezzanine level tickets to the concert and dinner. Guests also receive VIP club passes. The evening begins with appetizers, then dinner, as well as complimentary beer and wine and VIP club passes.
However, the fun doesn’t stop there. There are chances to win great prizes with two special drawings. Don’t forget to bring your wallets for the live auction with opportunities to bid on vacation packages, concert memorabilia, jewelry and more during the live auction.
Money raised from the event benefits The Pavilion’s educational outreach programs including Musical Scores, Fine Arts Education Day, Music in Motion and Children’s Festival as well as The Pavilion’s performing arts events.
You won’t want to let this opportunity to support a great cause pass.
Party “All Night Long” at The Pavilion Partners Pre-Concert dinner & Fundraiser July 12
Tickets are limited and seating is allocated on a first come, first served basis. To make your reservations for the Pre-Concert dinner & Fundraiser contact Leslie Williams at [email protected] 281-210-1125. You also can purchase tickets online by visiting www.woodlandscenter.org.
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Help Lay a Foundation for the Arts Volunteer Spotlight
In 2009, Sarah Epley became a member of The Pavilion Partners, the official volunteer organization of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion.
Fellow Partners Debra and Matt Dozier told her about the organization and she jumped right in. Currently treasurer of The Partners Board of Directors, Epley is the co-chair for the Pre-Concert Dinner & Fundraiser. She also serves as chairman of the Partners social committee, which coordinates activities for the Partners on a monthly basis. Activities range from painting to happy hours to open mic nights.
“It’s so nice to build relationships with the people you volunteer with. When we are out, people see us having a great time together and ask about our group,” Epley said. “We love to be out in the community spreading the word about Partners. So many people don’t realize the volunteer opportunities at The Pavilion. The perks are pretty great too!”
Epley’s favorite event she volunteers for is Fine Arts Education Day, when the Houston Symphony plays for Conroe ISD Fourth Graders to peak their interest in orchestra and band.
“It reminds me of a program that I attended as a student in Minnesota. It’s so inspirational to see these kids motivated through music,” Epley said.
In her home state of Minnesota, she often attended concerts and wasn’t sure where to get the same experience in Texas. Now Epley attends as many concerts at The Pavilion as she can.
“I enjoy coming to all of the concerts held at The Pavilion, whether they are classical or hard rock,” she said. “There’s such a variety here and the nice thing about being a Partner is you don’t have to choose which to come to. You can go to them all!”
Originally from Austin, Minnesota, Epley moved to The Woodlands nine years ago. A self-proclaimed “Midwestern farmer’s daughter,” she earned a finance degree from Mankato State University (now Minnesota State University Mankato). A member of Honors Choir and Orchestra in college, Epley plays the piano, viola, flute and sings. She works as a legal assistant for Montgomery County Women’s Center. She has a cat named Bugsy.
Make a lasting contribution to the arts with The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion’s Donor Brick. A Pavilion Brick can be a lasting symbol of your support for performing arts, a unique birthday gift, a way to recognize coworkers or business associates and a remembrance of family members and loved ones.
The bricks are located at the main entrance of the venue outside the North Gates. Proceeds from the brick donations support The Pavilion, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization. The current cost is $100 per brick.
The Pavilion Partners honor past board presidents by engraving and in-stalling a brick with their name and “Pavilion Friend” on it. Any Partners member, who joins at the Gold or Platinum level, receives a brick in their honor. Another way to participate in the brick donor program includes a corporate brick with the company’s logo engraved on it.
The Pavilion is hosting a brick dedication June 11 at 11 a.m. The public is wel-come to attend the event and help celebrate the arts in our community.
The Pavilion Donor Brick program is a great way to leave your own legacy for all to see.
For more information on The Pavilion Donor Brick Program or to purchase a brick email Leslie Williams or call 281-210-1125.
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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 during the performances, including with cellphones, at the request of the artists. Tablets, such as iPads and Kindles, are not permitted into the venue because they are a distraction to other guests and the artists.
LATE 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. 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 PERFORMANCEGuests 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 assis-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 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, Houston Grand Opera and Texas Music Festival Orchestra. The following information about concert etiquette will enhance your visit and help ensure that all of our guests enjoy their arts experience to the fullest.
Encore
TICKETSTickets are available at The Pavilion Box Office Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and the day of performances through intermission. American Express, Master-Card, VISA and Discover are accepted at The Pavilion Box Office.
Tickets also are available at www.ticketmaster.com, all outlets, including Fiesta, select H-E-B and Walmart locations and Media Magic, or charge by phone at 800-745-3000.
For guests with hearing impairments, Ticketmaster’s TDD number is 800-755-6244. Groups of 20 or more are eligible for discounts for performing arts and selected con-temporary events. For information, call 281-210-1127 or visit The Pavilion Box Office.
PARKINgGuests 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 BEVERAgESFood 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. At contemporary events, each guest is permitted to bring in a one gallon plastic bag of food for personal consumption.
RESTROOMSPermanent restrooms are located in all three plazas.
LAWN CHAIRSFor 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 AIdTrained medical professionals are on duty at all Pavilion events. If medical help is needed, ask any Pavilion staff member for assistance.
guESTS WITH SPECIAL NEEdSThe Pavilion is accessible to guests with disabilities. For detailed information, consult our free brochure available at the Information Booths, call 281-364-3010, or visit www.woodlandscenter.org.
INFORMATION BOOTHSInformation 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.
CHILdRENFor 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.
INCLEMENT WEATHERAll 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.
ATMsATMs are located in the North, South and Lawn plazas of The Pavilion.
PROHIBITEd ITEMSTo ensure the enjoyment and safety of all our guests, the following items may not be brought into The Pavilion: Animals, aerosol cans, audio and video equipment, cameras, food, beverages, non-plastic bottles or bottles with lids, fireworks, laptops, laser pointers, lawn chairs, portable televisions, radios, strollers, tablets (such as iPads and Kindles) and weapons.
CAMERAS ANd RECORdINg dEVICESCameras 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 FOuNdTo 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.
TOuRSGuided tours of The Pavilion can be arranged for groups by calling 281-364-3010.
SPECIAL EVENTSThe 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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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.
The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands would like to thank the following contributors for their financial support of our 2014 Performing Arts Season and Educational Outreach Programs as of May 26, 2014, printing deadline.
$100,000 - $249,999Live NationThe Pavilion Partners
$50,000 - $74,999ExxonMobilHuntsmanTexas Children’s HospitalThe Woodlands Development CompanyThe Wortham Foundation
$25,000 - $49,999Anadarko Petroleum CorporationAudi of AmericaPepsiCoWoodforest National Bank
$15,000 - $24,999ARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentH-E-BTalismanUSA
$10,000 - $14,999Century 21 Realty PartnersChevron Phillips Chemical CompanyFMC TechnologiesInsperityKPMG, LLPWells Fargo
$5,000 - $9,999Aon HewittEntergyFidelity InvestmentsLinn Energy, LLCUnion Pacific Foundation
$2,000 - $4,999 EMISheryl & Fred Greene Whitney & Derek McCoy Renewal by Anderson
$1,000 - $1,999 Candi & Gerald GlennEd JonesTricia & Jerry MacDonaldCynthia & John HagemanSuzanne & Dennis MilletDenise & Dr. Donald Stillwagon
$500 - $999Kirsten & Michael ArendesAnnette & Ken HallockAlison & Rich HendersonJudy & Charles LanoJoAnne & Randy LowryLinda ManningBrenda & John MizellVanessa & Rick RaanesSusie & Jeff Shipley
$200 - $499Deborah ButlerSusan & Alex CosculluelaSuzanne & Ed EllisJulia & Mark EllisSusan & Dan FordyceLinda & Greg FreedeJana & Jeff GrahamAmy & Jonathan HomeyerLyn & Gregory HullingerDebra KlineEstelle & Mark McLaughlinJackie & Blaine MetzgerJohn NanningaJose RodriguezKarin & Bill TownsendMarsha & Tommy Williams
In-KindARAMARK Sports & EntertainmentHouston Community Newspapers & The Courier & The VillagerTommy Bahama
2014 The Pavilion Partners Fine Arts Scholarship donors: $1,500Jill & Phil Barber Nancy Battle Nelda & Jim Blair Sylvia Caracio BubbleUp ExxonMobil Susan & Dan Fordyce Angela & Mark Gott Robert Graham Annette & Ken Hallock Kelly & Brady Hull Robert Hurt Alice & Patrick Hynes Lisa & Fred KoettingLinn EnergyGerald NeubergerCindy NotarainniRichard OlsonSuzanne & Robert PotterDr. Judith RagsdaleCinda RedmondArlene & Sol SachsMaryann SeamanLeigh & Larry ShafferVillage Medical CenterPeggy & Ray Wilcox
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SHOWTIME ShowTime is a list of events scheduled for The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, including start times and ticket prices. Information is subject to change.
Please visit www.woodlandscenter.org for the latest event information.
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.
Aug. 9 Tim Mcgraw • 7 p.m. $70 GA Pit / $70 & $44.75 Reserved / $29.75 Lawn Aug. 10 Rockstar Energy Mayhem Festival • 1 p.m. with Avenged Sevenfold, Korn, Asking Alexandria, Trivium, Cannibal Corpse, Suicide Silence, Emmure, Miss May I, Mushroomhead and more. $79.50 GA Pit / $79.50, $69.50, $39.50 & $29.50 Reserved / $29.50 Lawn Aug. 15 under the Influence of Music Tour • 6:30 p.m. with Wiz Khalifa, Tyga, Ty Dolla $ign, Rich Homie Quan , Mack Wilds, DJ Drama, Sage The Gemini, Young Jeezy and IAMSU! $72.75 GA Pit / $72.75, $42.75 & $32.75 Reserved / $27.50 Lawn
Aug. 16 Nine Inch Nails and Soundgarden • 7 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $59.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $34.50 Lawn
Aug. 19 Panic! At the disco • 7:30 p.m. with Walk the Moon $39.50 GA Pit / $39.50 & $35 Reserved
Aug. 22 OneRepublic • 7 p.m. $75 Reserved Pit / $75, $49 & $29 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Aug. 25 Aerosmith • 7:30 p.m. with Slash $155 Res. Pit / $155, $125, $99.50, $69 & $49.50 Reserved / $39.50 Lawn / $69.50 Super Rock Ticket
Aug. 29 Chicago & REO Speedwagon • 7:30 p.m. $125 Res. Pit / $125, $86, $46 & $36 Reserved / $26 Lawn Aug. 30 dISNEY IN CONCERT Magical Music from the Movies • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzaine and lawn seating courtesy of Anadarko Petroleum Corporation, Huntsman and Woodforest – National Bank
Aug. 31 def Leppard & KISS • 7 p.m. $190 Res. Pit / $190, $115 7 $69 Reserved / $36 Lawn
Sept. 5 Linkin Park and 30 Seconds to Mars • 6:30 p.m. with AFI $104.75 GA Pit / $104.75, $74.75 & $54.75 Reserved / $39.75 Lawn
Sept. 6 Brad Paisley • 7 p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
Sept.11 Lyle Lovett and his Large Band • 7 p.m. with Robert Earl Keen $79.50 Res. Pit / $79.50, $59.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved
Sept.12 ZZ Top and Jeff Beck • 7 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn / $69.50 Super Rock Ticket
Sept.19 Luke Bryan • 7 p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
Oct. 11 Mötley Crüe with Alice Cooper • 7 p.m. with Alice Cooper $125 Res. Pit / $125, $85, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
Oct. 23 Jason Aldean • 7 p.m. with Florida Georgia Line Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
Oct. 24 Hocus Pocus Pops • 7:30 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzaine and lawn seating courtesy of H-E-B
Nov. 8 19th Annual Children’s Festival • 10 a.m. presented by ExxonMobil $8 in advance / $10 at the door
Nov. 9 19th Annual Children’s Festival • 12 p.m. presented by ExxonMobil $8 in advance / $10 at the door
dec. 4 Holly Jolly Jingle • 7 p.m. Free event sponsored by Talisman USA, Woodforest National Bank and KPMG, LLP
June 6 A Symphonic Journey • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / FREE mezzanine and lawn seating
June 13 Wagner & Maazel’s “Ring Without Words” • 8 p.m. with the Texas Music Festival Orchestra FREE event
June 14 James Taylor • 8 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $75 & $45 Reserved / $30 Lawn
June 17 Boston with The doobie Brothers • 7 p.m. $99.50 Res. Pit / $99.50, $79.50, $59.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25.50 Lawn / $69.50 Super Rock Ticket
June 27 goo goo dolls & daughtry • 6:45 p.m. with Special Guest Plain White T’s $95 Res. Pit / $95, $69.50, $49.50 & $39.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
July 3 Star-Spangled Salute • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony FREE event sponsored by The Woodlands Development Company
July 10 Classical Concert • 8 p.m. $15 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of The Wortham Foundation July 12 Lionel Richie • 7:30 p.m. with CeeLo Green $125 Res. Pit / $125, $99.50, $69.50 & $49.50 Reserved / $25 Lawn
July 13 Rascal Flatts • 3 p.m. Individual ticket prices and on-sale date TBA
July 24 The Songs of Billy Joel with Michael Cavanaugh • 8 p.m. with the Houston Symphony $15 orchestra seating / Free mezzanine and lawn seating courtesy of Huntsman and Insperity
Aug. 1 Fall Out Boy and Paramore • 7 p.m. $65 GA Pit / $65, $50, $40 & $30 Reserved / $25 Lawn
ZZ TopRobert
Franz
Photo by Jeff Fitlow Mötley Crüe
dISNEY IN CONCERT
Aerosmith
OneRepublic
Tim McgrawPanic! At the disco
Fall Out Boy James Taylor
Michael Cavanaugh
Michael Krajewski Photo by M
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LionelRichie
CeeLo green
Picture Yourselfat The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
Do you want to be a permanent fixture at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion? Have you ever wondered who those people are on the life-size mural located just inside the VIP gate and alongside the House of Blues Hospital Tent?
The Patron’s Courtyard, or “Wall of Fame,” is a giant mural of a Pavilion audience sitting in reserved seats. Guests can show their support of The Pavilion by making a contribution to have their portrait added to the wall. This crowd, colorful, realistic and rubbing elbows with the likes of Bette Midler and Itzhak Perlman, keeps the same “seats” every year. It is a reflection of the community and the artistic atmosphere of The Pavilion.
“Since 1995, the Wall of Fame has been a wonderful opportu-nity for us to have a more permanent representation of com-munity leaders, as well as Pavilion friends and supporters,” said Christine Scully, director of development.
“Inclusion on the wall is a unique way to honor or memorialize your loved ones. In addition to friends of The Pavilion, portraits are painted of each of the Hometown Heroes annually.”
Let your support of the performing arts be known by becoming part of the Wall of Fame. For a contribution ranging from $175 to $1,000, your likeness can be added to the mural by noted artist, Pam Schrader. Her renderings are based on candid photos you supply. Schrader has won first place and best of show at The Woodlands Art League’s Spring Show this year and she is a member of several art league groups.
Proceeds support The Pavilion’s performing arts events and educa-tional outreach programs. Support the arts and become a legendary piece of The Pavilion’s history by purchasing a spot on the Parton’s Courtyard.
For more information, contact Mallory Vanderheiden [email protected] or call 281-210-1106.
dream of Working in the Music BusinessComes True for Intern by Haley Shearer
Haley Shearer landed her marketing internship at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion after applying earlier in the year.
Through the internship, Shearer gains experience in the marketing field for a nonprofit performing arts center by writing press releases and articles about the venue and its events, working on website man-agement, coordinating social media sites, assisting in planning special events, taking photos at events and more. After college, she hopes to pursue a ca-reer in the music industry.
She was raised in The Woodlands, Texas, where she
attended concerts at The Pavilion throughout her childhood. She graduated from The Woodlands High School in 2011.
She is continuing her education at Oklahoma State University. She is now going into her senior year at OSU, majoring in strategic communications with an emphasis in public relations. Shearer is involved with the Big Brothers Big Sisters organization in Still-water, Oklahoma, where she mentors underprivi-leged kids in the community.
A few of her favorite things in life are music, dogs and the Oklahoma City Thunder.
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Texas Music Festival Staff and Underwriters Biographies
Carlos Spierer, conductor
Born in Stockholm, Sweden in 1963, Carlos Spierer was raised in Berlin. Following his violin studies with Fredell Lack at the University of Houston, he studied con-ducting from 1984-90 with Klauspeter Seibel at the Conservatory for Music in Hamburg. He attended several Master Classes, including the Schleswig-Hol-stein Music Festival with Leonard Bern-stein in 1987, where he won first prize in the Conducting Competition. His first engagement as conductor and
assistant to the music director took him to the Kiel Opera for five years until 1995. Further positions as artistic and music director included the Gävle Symphony Orchestra in Sweden from 1997-2000, the Orquesta Sinfónica de Minería in Mexico City from 2003-05 and in Giessen from 2003-11, as well as the Young Symphony Orchestra of Hessen in 2007.
In 1999, Spierer’s recording of “Paddington’s First Concert” and Poulenc’s “Babar the Elephant” with the Hamburg Symphony was awarded the Echo Prize. Another recording with works of the Swedish Composer Oscar Byström with the Gävle Symphony Orchestra was awarded BBC Music Magazine’s “CD of the Year 1998.” Spierer has appeared as guest conductor with many renowned orches-tras and opera houses, including San Francisco Opera, Komische Oper Berlin, Frankfurt Opera, Estonian National Opera Tallinn, Karlsrühe Opera, German Chamber Philharmonie Bremen, Brussels Radio Orchestra, Radio Symphony Orchestra Frankfurt, the Philharmonic Orchestra of Buenos Ai-res, the Costa Rica National Symphony Orchestra, the Saaremaa Festival in Estonia, Symphony Orchestra Odense, Orquesta Sinfonica de Paraíba, Philharmonic Ensemble and NHK Tokyo, NRK Radio Orchestra Oslo, Tam-pere Philharmonic Orchestra, Royal Philharmonic Orchestra Stockholm, as well as the Warsaw Philharmonic Orchestra.
Immanuel and Helen B. Olshan Foundation Board
David Guidry, PresidentAndrew DavisBobbie FontenotMichael HorvitGlenn JohnsonSarah C. “Sally” ReynoldsShirley Stein Immanuel and Helen Olshan Texas Music Festival Administration
Alan Austin, General and Artistic DirectorMelissa McCrimmon, Associate DirectorFranz Anton Krager, Music Director and Chief ConductorRobert Mayes, Director of Scheduling and HousingDennis Whittaker, Kirsten Yon, Chamber Music CoordinatorsElisa Haaland, Operations Coordinator and Personnel ManagerDancy Lukeman, Marketing and Public Relations CoordinatorLynda Sanders/Marketing Solutions, Inc., Marketing ConsultantSusan Farb Morris, Public Relations ConsultantJacob Sustaita, Festival Orchestra ManagerCristina Mendoza, Orchestra LibrarianMartin Wells, Library and Operations AssistantAdam Van Court, Housing CoordinatorNick Puccia, Concert Production Manager and HousingRoger Vasquez, Transportation Coordinator and HousingJason Burton, Equipment Manager
Moores School of Music Administration
Andrew Davis, DirectorLynn Lamkin, Associate DirectorElizabeth Shepard, Director of Business AdministrationOmar Sheik, Business Administrator CoordinatorJill Bays-Purtill, Director of Public RelationsThom Guthrie, Jason Burton, Moores Opera HouseAfshin Farzhadfar, Sound TechnicianPatricia Cooper, Director of Outreach and EngagementCorrean Barker, Development and Alumni Relations CoordinatorSarah Hardin, Music Office Administrator
grand underwriter
Immanuel and Helen B. Olshan Foundation
guarantor
Cynthia and George Mitchell FoundationMoores School of Music SocietyRhonda and Donald SweeneyUniversity of Houston College of Liberal Arts and Social SciencesUniversity of Houston Moores School of MusicWortham Endowed Chair in Performing Arts
Festival underwriter
El Paso Corporation Lecture SeriesMethodist Houston/Center for Performing Arts MedicineThe Tomatz Family
Concert Sponsor
Terry Ann BrownHon. Beverly B. KaufmanSheila K. JohnstoneMadison Charitable FoundationSybil F. RoosMary Ann TebbeDavid Ashley White
Patron
Cathy and Bill McNamaraShirley and Don RoseVirginia and Gage Van Horn
donor
Alan S. AustinDr. and Mrs. Clotaire DeleryDebbie FeuerNancy and Carter HixonJanis and Clifton LandryMartha PalmerNancy and Hans StrohmerKatherine and Mark Yzaguirre
Friend
Stephen and Jacquelyn HarbachickKirk D. HickeyMary Ann and David McKeithan In honor of David Ashley White
In-Kind
Akademisches Orchester LeipzigAmerican Festival for the ArtsHouston SymphonyThe Cynthia Woods Mitchell PavilionNo Label Brewing CompanyVirtuosi of Houston
The Pavilion Welcomesthe Boys Scouts of America
at Tonight’s Concert
The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is welcomes the Boys Scouts of America at Texas Music Festival Orchestra tonight where they are com-pleting their Music Merit Badge. This is the second year that The Pavilion has worked with the Boy Scouts on their badge.
Participants start out by visiting the Boy Scouts Resource booth in the North Plaza to obtain the Music Merit Badge workbook and concert program. Next, they visit The Pavilion Partners Instrument Petting Zoo to learn about the different types of musical instruments and the Partners Arts & Crafts booth to make a musical instrument and learn aboutimportant people in American music. Lastly, they stop by The Woodlands School of Rock on the Side Stage and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra on the main stage to listen to two different stylistic live performances.
The Boy Scouts of America (BSA) is one of the nation’s largest and most prominent values-based youth development organizations. The BSA provides a program for young people that builds character, trains them in the responsibilities of participating citizenship, and develops personal fitness.
For over a century, the BSA has helped build the future leaders of this country by combining educational activities and lifelong values with fun. The Boy Scouts of America believes and, through over a century of experience, knows that helping youth is a key to building a more conscientious, responsible, and productive society.
Welcome Boy Scouts and congratulations on achieving your Music Merit Badge!
Photo by Leslie Williams
Leon Spierer, guest concertmaster
Leon Spierer served as first concert-master of the Berlin Philharmonic Orchestra for 30 years, beginning in 1963, under the batons of principal conductors Herbert von Karajan and Loren Maazel, among others. Before this, he was the first concertmaster of the Royal Stockholm Philharmonic Or-chestra from 1958-63. In 1969, he was awarded the Prize of German Music Critics for “versatility in the interpreta-tion of different musical styles.”
He has appeared as guest conductor of the Texas Music Festival since its inception in 1990. Now in his 80’s, he continues to maintain a very active career as guest concertmaster and guest conductor, and he is head of the faculty of the Youth Orchestra of the Americas.
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Program
Friday, June 13 – 8 p.m.Carlos Spierer, conductorLeon Spierer, guest concertmasterTBA, soloist, Winner of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition
TBA Solo Work by the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition Winner
Wagner/ “The Ring Without Words”arr. Maazel Orchestral Highlights from Wagner’s RingCycle “das Rheingold (The Rhine gold)” Thus we begin in the “greenish twilight” of the Rhine Float up to the home of the gods, (Entrance of the gods into Valhalla) Fall amongst hammering dwarfs “smithying” away Ride donner’s thunderbolt, crawl with the thirst-crazed Siegmund to the haven (temporary) of Sieglinde’s hearth and solace
“dieWalküre (The Valkyrie)” Act 1: In the sound code, we “see” his loving gaze Their flight Act 2: Wotan’s rage Act 3: The Cavalcade of Brünnhilde’s sisters (Ride of the Valkyries) Wotan’s farewell to his favorite daughter (Wotan’s Farewell and Magic Fire Music)
“Siegfried” Act 1: Mime’s fright Siegfried’s forging of the magic sword His wanderings through the forest Act 2: His slaying of the dragon Act 1: The dragon’s lament
“götterdamerung (Twilight of the gods)” Act 1: day breaking ‘round Siegfried and Brünnhilde’s passion dawn and Siegfried’s Rhine Journey Act 2: Hagen’s call to his clan Siegfried and the Rhinemaidens Act 3: Siegfried’s death and Funeral Music Brünnhilde’s Immolation Scene
Please turn off all cellphones during the concert.Photography and video are not allowed, including with cellphones.
Program 2014 Texas Music Festival Orchestra Fellows, Faculity and Soloists
The Texas Music Festival Orchestra Fellows are chosen through a rigorous live and tapped auction process. Each participant receives a full tuition fellowship and housing assistance for their stay in Houston. This year’s Fellows come
from Texas, 17 other US states and 11 foreign countries. We welcome them to Houston and The Woodlands.
FluteJennifer Hunt, CaliforniaKasumi Nakashima, Japan*Evan PengraSult, WashingtonVictor Wang, New York
OboeAndrew Dotterer, PennsylvaniaClarie Kostic, New YorkYoujin Roh, South KoreaIan Woodworth, Ohio
ClarinetDavid Cook, Michigan*Clarissa Osborn, OregonPhillip Sammons, Texas**Rajesh Soodeen, Texas*Rebecca Tobin, New York*
Alto SaxophoneEric Lane, Texas
Bassoon Jordan Brokken, TexasCarly Gomez, WashingtonJoseph Merchant, PennsylvaniaCornelia Sommer, Washington
HornTimothy Bedard, IllinoisAaron Griffin, TexasKayla Howell, Texas* **Kirsten Kurtz, Texas* **Alex Laskey, IllinoisMatthew Otto, California**Eric Vanderlaan, FloridaStephen Wadenpfuhl, Texas*Jacob Wiggins, TexasMichael Woodard, Texas TrumpetSteven Brown, Texas*Nick Doutrich, Oklahoma**Cameron Kubos, Texas* **Gerardo Mata, Texas*James Stinson, Alabama*John St. Julian II, Texas**Ayano Tomoika, JapanJustin Weisenborn, Texas**
Bass TrumpetJaren Reyes, Texas* **
Tenor TromboneStephen Farrell, FloridaChris Grijalva, Texas**Curtis Swike, Texas*
Bass TromboneRyo Teratani, Japan
TubaAidan Zimmermann, Texas
HarpHope Cowan, Texas*Caitlyn Mehrtens, Pennsylvania
PercussionEthan Ahmad, CaliforniaDylan Barber, Virginia*William Champion, North CarolinaAndrew Johnson, CanadaSean Rode, PennsylvaniaTyson Voigt, Florida
KeyboardYan Shen, Texas*
ViolinCarmen Abelson, Texas*Yoojin Baek, South Korea*Huan Ci, ChinaJacob Cortez, TexasCaroline Cox, North Carolina*Hong Nhung Dao, VietnamEleanor Dunbar, TexasGisela Escobar Diaz, Puerto Rico* Sarah Kenner, PennsylvaniaSaori Kozawa, JapanJinHa Kwon, South KoreaJiah Kyun, South KoreaShin Lan, TaiwanChaeyeon Lim, South KoreaMing LiuLun, ChinaTracy Morgan, TexasYuri Noh, South KoreaWoo Jin Park, South KoreaMarta Pawlowska, PolandLisa Peterson, TexasTian Qiu, ChinaZhongyu Ren, ChinaKonrad Rudowicz, PolandJin Young Song, South KoreaHuanhuan Sun, ChinaI-Yun Tsai, TaiwanXiao Wang, China*Xiaowan Wu, China*Jingwen Xu, China*Elsie Yau, New YorkJiuri Yu, ChinaKe Zhu, China
ViolaRebecca Boelzner, VirginiaGrant Bradshaw, Missouri* Anita Rocio Dowden, TexasFelicia Henderson, TexasHui-Ling Hsu, TaiwanKathryn Lowman, IllinoisMatthew Norman, Washington, D.C.Luis Perez, Texas*Camille Ripple, CaliforniaMaria Santacruz, EcuadorSarah Shasberger, ConnecticutBarbara Wolfe, Ohio
CelloSeohee Choi, South KoreaSlava Dobrushkin, Mexico*Holly Garrett, MassachusettsMengmeng Huang, ChinaMinnaIm, California*Jun Jin, South KoreaChi-Hui Kao, TaiwanJohnny Mok, AlabamaOliver Scott, AustraliaWeiting Sun, Taiwan
double BassAdam Attard, MichiganWilliam Karns, TexasChristopher Lettie, ConnecticutMichael McClure, MassachusettsMartin Pham, California*Russell Thompson, OhioNash Tomey, PennsylvaniaTrevor Young, Texas*
* Returning Orchestra Fellow** Extra for Mahler and for Wagner
ConductorsMei Ann ChenDaniel HegeFranz Anton Krager*Carlos Spierer
SoloistsCynthia Clayton* I sopranoHouston Symphony ChorusMatthew Scarano I drummerMelanie Sonnenberg* I mezzo-sopranoLeon Spierer I guest concertmasterTime for Three I (Zachary DePue, Nicolas Kendall, Ranaan Meyer)Participant winner I Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competion
FaculityRobert Atherholt* I oboeTed Atkatz I percussionAllen Barnhill I tromboneRichard Beene I bassoonEmanuel Borok I violinWayne Brooks* I violaLeone Buyse I fluteHelen Callus I violaAralee Dorough* I fluteSusan Dubois I violaPaul Ellison I double bassNorman Fischer I celloAndrzej Grabiec* I violinRandall Griffin* I clarinetFrank Huang* I violinMark Hughes* I trumpetRobert Johnson* I hornDavid Kirk I tubaEric Larson I double bassAnne Leek* I oboePaula Page* I harpLucie Robert I violinBrinton Averil Smith I celloMatthew Strauss I percussionJim Vassallo* I trumpetWilliam VerMeulen I hornElise Wagner* I bassoonMichael Webster I clarinetDennis Whittaker* I double bassKristen Yon* I violinZuo Jun I violin
Additional Perspectives Series ArtistsJeffrey Cohen I pianoMatthew Dirst* I harpsichordJonathan Fischer I oboeColin Gatwood I oboeCraig Hauschildt I percussionTimothy Hester* I piano/harpsichordLachezar Kostov I celloTali Morgulis* pianoLuba Poliak I pianoBrian Suits* I pianoXiao Wang I violin
Classical Minds guitar FestivalIsaac BustosMark Anthony CruzJonathan DotsonValerie HartzellAdam HolzmanChad IbisonSolero Flamenco
* Faculty, Moores School of Music
Welcome to The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion and our 25th Season of presenting exceptional performing arts events, educational outreach programs and live music. We are excited about celebrating the arts with our performing arts events that include eight Houston Symphony concerts, a performance by Houston Ballet and Houston Grand Opera as well as our 19th Annual Children’s Festival.
The Pavilion is known as the Summer Home of the Houston Symphony, Home Away from Home of Houston Ballet and a presenting venue for Houston Grand Opera and the Texas Music Festival Orchestra.
Tonight, we welcome the Texas Music Festival Orchestra and the young musicians performing Wagner & Maazel’s “Ring Without Words.” The winner of the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition will be announced from the stage and receive a medical for their efforts, as well as showcased in a solo performance.
This year, The Pavilion installed three new state-of-the-art LED video screens in the seating area and North Plaza. These screens are larger for better viewing and have the very latest in high definition technology. The $2 million project has a 7.8 mm LED which is a new industry-leading pixel pitch for this size of application. With a brightness measurement of 5,000 nits, the screens are bright and viewable even in direct sunlight.
The Pavilion provides free mezzanine and lawn seating for all our wonderful performing arts events, thanks to our generous sponsors. At all performing arts events, guests are welcome to bring a picnic in their seat or on the hill. Lawn chairs also are provided for free at these events. Please take advantage of this free offer and bring your family, friends and neighbors to The Pavilion this season to enjoy an evening under the stars. You will be glad you did.
I am looking forward to a spectacular 25th Season and hope to see you on the hill.
Jerry MacDonaldPresident & CEO
Letter from the President & CEO
Tonight in the Plaza
June 13
7-7:45 p.m.
Performance byThe Woodlands School of Rock
Instrument Petting Zoowith The Pavilion Partners
The Solar System Craft Projectwith The Pavilion Partners
Kids Make Artwith Texas Children’s Hospital
Seat Exchangewith Fidelity Investments
Register to Win“Best Seats in the House”
with Tommy Bahama
Play Basketball &FREE Strikers Tickets
with Texas Lone Star Strikers
Stop by Century 21 Realty Partners, Woodforest National Bank,
Renewal by Andersen & Audi of America to participate
in kid-friendly activities.
7-7:45 p.m.
Pavilion Talk with Ira J. Blackin the Pit
All activities in the plaza are free.
Tonight in the Plaza ........................................................................... 1
Letter from the President & CEO...................................................... 2
“The Ring Without Words”................................................................. 3
2014 Texas Music Festival Orchestra Fellows................................... 4
Biographies......................................................................................... 5
Boy Scouts Participate at TMF........................................................... 5
Texas Music Festival Staff and Underwriters.................................... 6
Picture Yourself at The Pavilion 7
Intern Joins Marketing Team 7
ShowTime........................................................................................... 8
Credits
Shannon Wilson – Editor in Chief
Courtney Galle – Managing Editor
Whitney Hough – Contributing Writer
Program design by Don Crouch, imagineer
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 2014 Performing Arts Season Presented by
and Sponsored by
The North Plaza is sponsored by
TheWortham Foundation official automobile of The Pavilion
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Home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilionpresented by Huntsman
2005 Lake Robbins drive • The Woodlands, TX 77380Phone: 281-364-3010 Fax: 281-364-3011
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OFFICERS
Jeffrey H. Shipley – Chairman of the BoardJerry MacDonald – President and CEO
Carol P. Garner – Vice ChairmanMark E. Ellis – Secretary
Jeff Young – Vice PresidentLori Figaro – Treasurer
BOARd OF dIRECTORS
Bob Abendschein Steve A. Morrow Jeff Beard Steven W. Nance Gary Becker Steve Pate Eric Beylier John Robichau Carolyne Hannan Julie Rock Jeffrey R. Harder Maryann T. Seaman Jason K. Harris Larry Shaffer Peter R. Huntsman Jeffrey H. Shipley Patrick Hynes Nick Vanderpool IV Paul R. Kenworthy, M.D. Steve Van Howe Daniel E. Kolkhorst Marsha K. Williams Estelle P. McLaughlin Janet S. Wong C. Grant Mitchell
dIRECTOR IN MEMORIAMCynthia Woods Mitchell
(1922 - 2009)
STAFF Jerry Macdonald – President & CEO Mallory Vanderhieden - Executive Assistant
Jeff Young – Vice President of Operations JD Villaseñor – Director of Premium Seat Sales David Schlauch – Operations Manager Kelly Rich – Event Manager Josie Reeves – Box Office Manager Mike Karczewski – Assistant Box Office Manager Matt Meyer – Assistant Operations Manager Carla Denman – VIP & Event Coordinator Joey Rincon – Overnight Security Supervisor Mike Bevel – Operations Tyler Blake - Operations Matt Poche - Operations Paula Jauregui – Maintenance Victor Maldonado – Maintenance Larry Stewart – Overnight Security Susana Salazar – Overnight Security Javier Ramirez – Maintenance Lori Figaro – Chief Financial Officer Natalia Livingston – Senior Accountant Heather Reding – Human Resources Manager Jenny Lewis – Accountant Stephanie Stone – Accounting Assistant
Christine Scully – director of development Leslie Williams – Volunteer & Special Events Coordinator
Shannon Wilson – director of Marketing & Education Courtney Galle – Marketing & PR Manager Whitney Hough – Social Media Marketing Coordinator
OnStage full page 8.5 x 11” + .125” bleed
Official Program of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion
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