General Meeting
Thursday, February 2, 2012
7:00 P.M
Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
Program
Windsync
Prokofiev's Peter
and the Wolf, Works of Aaron Copeland, and original works
On Thursday, February 2, 2012, after
a brief meeting at 7:00 pm at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church in Nassau Bay, the
HSLBA will present Windsync. This young, fresh, energetic 5-person ensemble,
with its unique approach to classical music, has thrilled audiences
world-wide for over two years.
Recently returned from New York City, where the musicians presented a
showcase of their own style of chamber music, WindSync specializes in
creative and engaging interactive performances that inspire audiences of
all ages. Houston Public Radio called WindSync "innovative...,
unconventional and exciting...." The group has described itself as "a
singing, dancing wind band. We have never seen anything like us. You
probably haven't either."
This free program, designed for the young-at-heart of any age, will
explore the fun, story-telling nature of classical music. It will
feature a staged and costumed presentation of Prokofiev's "Peter and the
Wolf" along with works by Aaron Copland and original works by WindSync.
The 5 members of WindSync include:
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Garrett Hudson, flute, who earned his Bachelor of Music degree from
the University of British Columbia in 2007 and his Master of Music
degree from Rice University's Shepherd School of Music.
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Kerry Hughes, oboe, who is currently a doctoral candidate in music
at Moores School of Music at the University of Houston.
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Ben Haeuser, clarinet, who earned Bachelor of Music degrees in both
performance and education from California State University Long
Beach and a Master of Music degree from the University of Cincinnati
College Conservatory of Music. Always an advocate for music
education and outreach, Ben founded
the clarinet and saxophone
programs at Cincinnati Music Academy. Currently he maintains an
active
studio in Houston, continuing to educate young musicians
and foster an appreciation and love of
music.
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Tracy Jacobson, bassoon, who studied at Juilliard Pre-College before
moving to Houston to pursue a Bachelor of Music degree at Rice. She
is dedicated to musical outreach programs, particularly those
designed to get both children and adults excited about classical
music.
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Anni Hochhalter, French horn, who began playing the French horn in
7th grade. She discovered a love
of chamber music and educational
outreach programs while an undergraduate at the University of
Southern California.
Please join the members of the Houston Symphony League Bay Area for this
free concert on Thursday, February 2 at 7:00 pm. Doors will open at 6:30
and there are no reserved seats. Guests of all ages are welcome. Since
the members of WindSync are all committed to educational enrichment, the
group enthusiastically supports the mission of the HSLBA: "...to promote
quality music education and enrichment programs...and to promote music
appreciation in the Bay Area...."
The Houston Symphony League Bay Area (HSLBA) is a dream realized by Fran
Strong and Selma Neumann, the first presidents.
Chartered in 1976 under the auspices of the Houston Symphony, its mission is
to promote music appreciation and enrichment.
HSLBA presents music programs for all students in CCISD elementary schools.
Membership is open to anyone who wants to enjoy, support or promote the
music of the Houston Symphony. Guests are always welcome.
For further information about monthly meetings contact us at 281-488-4459.
