Webmaster Note: Please consider attending the Houston Symphony Ball this year on March 23, 2012.  We know that it conflicts with the Home Tour Preview party and is a little pricey to boot.  But as honorary chairs for the event, we urge you to indulge yourself for a great cause.  And you will still have all weekend to see the homes as we plan to do.  Click here to see the details (note that the deadline on the form is to join the host committee but it is certainly not too late to sign up for the Ball).  If you have questions, please call us at 281-482-0982.  We hope to see you there.

Stephen and Mariglyn Glenn

But wait, there are even more reasons to attend this year's ball:

• Twenty students from the Clear Creek Independent School District
  will be part of the entertainment.

• Save $250 per ticket as a symphony league member (call Samantha
  at 713-238-1487 for your discount).

• The real chairs (David and Tara Wuthrich) have spared no effort to
  insure that this year's ball will be the best one ever with innovative
  entertainment and fun for all.

• Attending the ball this year will give you something to talk about on
  the home tour and for years to come.

• And, last, but not least, the money goes to a great organization that
  is close to our hearts, our Houston Symphony.
  

How can you help with HSLBA's only fund raiser of the year?  Print this Home Tour Book Advertising Contract and take it to your favorite merchants.  Any merchant should be proud to sponsor the home tour and HSLBA's music education mission.  And the cost is very reasonable.  Please note that the deadline is coming up soon (February 17th).

February 2012 Newsletter

 

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:

• 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.
   

• Kerry Hughes, oboe, who is currently a doctoral candidate in music at Moores School of Music at the University of Houston.
   

• 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.
   

• 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.
   

• 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...."

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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.