Performance Tickets and Season Tickets can be purchased through the Conroe Symphony Centre just off the square in downtown Conroe or at the box office at any performance:

Conroe Symphony Centre  ...Map to CSC
202 North Main
Conroe, Texas 77301
Direct:  1-936-760-2144
Toll Free:  1-888-823-6610

CSO 2007-2008 Performance Season:

Opening Night Gala: "Symphony Classics"
Friday, October 5, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
The Ark Family Church   ...Map to venue

Following John Williams’ Summon the Heroes and two movements from Antoine Dvorak’s New World Symphony, four guest artists from the Fort Worth Opera Studio will perform selections from their musical theatre program:  Brandi Icard, soprano; Alissa Anderson, mezzo; Jamin Flabiano, tenor; and Stephen Mumbert, baritone.  Performance pieces include selections from Camelot, Carmen, Oklahoma and West Side Story.

The opening night gala will feature a reception prior to the concert at The Ark Family Church.  Conductor’s Circle members are invited to a private reception with the Ft. Worth Opera guest artists, immediately following the concert.  The Conductor’s Circle reception will be held at the Symphony Centre.

Classic Concert Series: "Traditional Sounds of Christmas"
Friday, December 7, 2007, 7:30 p.m.
The Ark Family Church   ...Map to venue

A selection from the popular Gian Carlo Menotti’s “Amahl and the Night Visitors” will be opening the festive evening that includes Christmas medleys adults and children alike will enjoy.  Featured guest artist for the evening will be clarinet soloist Jonathan Jones performing Rossini’s Variations for Clarinet and Orchestra.  Jonathan was the 2006 and 2007 “Audience Choice Winner” at the Entergy Young Texas Artist (YTA) competition, held at Conroe’s historic Crighton Theatre.

Classic Concert Series: “The Magic of Music”
Saturday, February 2, 2008, 1:00 p.m., Matinee Performance
The Ark Family Church   ...Map to venue

The “family” Saturday Matinee promises to be one of the most exciting concerts of the season.  The program includes Camille Saint-Saens’ popular “Carnival of the Animals” with the dual piano performance by Anne-Marie Thompson and Dr. Gregg Hallbauer.  Thompson, currently a piano teacher in Ft. Worth, holds a degree in piano performance from Texas Christian University.  Hallbauer, a Conroe physician, is a graduate of Baylor University with a degree in piano performance.

In addition to the dual piano performance, Alfredo Federico Eulogio Olivera de la Vega (“Freddy”) will be the featured guitar soloist for Antonio Vivaldi’s Concerto for Guitar in D Major.   Freddy is back by popular demand after his brilliant classical guitar performance with the Conroe Symphony in February 2007.  A native of Argentina, he is an extremely talented musician who plays several musical instruments in addition to the guitar, including the piano and violin.

The Symphony is expanding its “educational outreach” programs in 2008 and a new event, “The Junior Celebrity Contest,” will be introduced at “The Magic of Music” concert.  Under the direction of the CSO Education Committee, chaired by Carol Hamilton, the area 5th and 6th graders will be invited to participate in the contest by writing a one page, creative story on “Why I Would Like to be a Conductor.”  The top five (5) finalists will be selected and recognized at the concert.  The first place winner will then be announced and given a special presentation by the Music Director, Don Hutson.

Classic Concert Series: “Symphony Sounds of the West”
Tuesday, March 25, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
The Ark Family Church   ...Map to venue

This cowboy-themed concert is scheduled at the beginning of the very popular Montgomery County Fair and Livestock show in Conroe.   Don Hutson, the CSO Music Director, has programmed a “fun-filled evening” to include John Williams’ Overture to the Cowboys, as well as selections from “Rodeo” by Aaron Copland, and Roy Phillippe’s Wild Wild West.

In keeping with the “cowboy theme,” the CSO Education Committee is sponsoring a new educational event, “The Junior Cowboy Poetry Contest” for area high school students.  Dave Parsons, the Montgomery County Poet Laureate, is assisting the Committee in developing guidelines for contestants in this new, exciting activity.  According to Executive Director, Dr. Aline Arnold, the Symphony is pleased to announce that Carol Hall, a New York performer, composer and lyricist, will be the Final Judge of the contest.  Hall is best known as the Composer and Lyricist of the Broadway show, “Best Little Whorehouse in Texas.”  The poem selected as the “grand prize winner” will be arranged by Hall and Hubert Arnold, also a professional composer from New York, and will be premiered by the Conroe Symphony Orchestra at the March concert.

The annual “Celebrity Conductor Contest,” a major fundraiser for the Symphony, will be concluded at this concert, with the announcement of the Celebrity Conductor.  He or she will then conduct the Orchestra in a special number selected by Music Director Hutson.

Special Event! Derby Day III in Conroe: CSO Fundraiser
Saturday, May 3, 2008, 4:00 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Lone Star Convention Center   ...Map to venue

The Conroe Symphony League is pleased to announce the Co-chairs for the annual Derby Day on May 3.  The Co-chairs for the 2008 fundraiser include Roxie McMillan, Mimi Devereaux, and Jeannie Sondag.   They invite everyone to join the Conroe Symphony Orchestra for an evening of entertainment with a special guest artist, catered dinner and dancing to the sounds of the Symphony after watching the Kentucky Derby on giant screens.  Bid at live and silent auctions – this evening is not one to miss!

Classic Concert Series: “A Red, White and Blue Celebration”
Tuesday, July 1, 2008, 7:30 p.m.
The Ark Family Church   ...Map to venue

For this Patriotic evening, pianist and Young Texas Artist 2007 Grand Prize winner, Anastasia Markina, will be the featured soloist for a piano and orchestra performance.  Music Director Don Hutson promises more surprises for this evening’s program.

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