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Images that Inspire

Julie Rogers Theatre

Southeast Texas is about to experience the unique talents of one of America’s supreme songstresses; Melissa Errico.  Melissa Errico is a woman of stage, screen, and song—a great interpreter of classic musicals and modern music alike, as well as a sparkling writer, recording artist, and film/television actress.

A Broadway Celebration: Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim

American pianist Clayton Stephenson’s love for music is immediately apparent in his joyous charisma onstage, expressive power, and natural ease at the instrument. Hailed for “extraordinary narrative and poetic gifts” and interpretations that are “fresh, incisive and characterfully alive” (Gramophone), he is committed to making an impact on the world through his music-making.

The Composer’s Spirit Revisited

It is fascinating to contemplate the nature of our world, and one of the most intriguing aspects of it is the prevalence of sound and vibration. Indeed, from the tiniest particles to the grandest galaxies, everything in the universe interacts through these phenomena. Take, for instance, the gentle mist that arises from the waves of the sea, or the graceful swan floating upon its surface. Even a Bumble bee, as it buzzes from one flower to another, is creating vibrations that ripple through the air. And when we look to the wonders of nature, we find ourselves surrounded by a symphony of sounds that can transport us to another world. Whether it’s the Flight of the Bumble Bee, the haunting melody of The Swan from Carnival of the Animals, or the electrifying Thunder and Lightning Polka, there is no shortage of musical adventure to be had in the natural world. So let us open our ears to the wonders around us and marvel at the incredible power of sound and vibration.

Our Musical World

The Symphony of Southeast Texas is thrilled to announce our upcoming 2024 Concerto Competition!
See below for information about the 2024 Concerto Competition!

2024 Concerto Competition

Lamar University

Sounds of the Season with Maestro Chelsea Tipton II and Glenn Alexander II

Sounds of the Season

Lamar State College

Home for the Holidays is back with an all-new concert, so polish your sleigh bells and gather family and friends for that most beautiful time of the year. Maestro Chelsea Tipton leads a program with The Texas Tenors. We are thrilled to welcome them back to the Julie Rogers Theatre, and this time the SOST Chorus will join them on stage!

The Texas Tenors “Our Favorite Time of the Year: A Symphonic Christmas”

The sound of Rodney’s trumpet has reverberated throughout the world. Whether playing baroque piccolo trumpet or interpreting works commissioned especially for him, his artistry has been enthusiastically enjoyed inside of the United States and in such countries as France, Spain, Germany, England, Greece, Romania, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea. He has been praised by music critics from Fanfare Magazine, American Record Guide, Records International Catalog, and other international publications for his evocative interpretation, impeccable virtuosity, and beauty of sound.

The Triumph over Tyranny

The Beaumont Botanical Gardens is joining hands with The Symphony of Southeast Texas to present “A Garden Concert” here on our grounds on Friday, October 20th.

A Garden Concert

Tyrrell Park

The “Nashville Songbook” is a collection of songs that made Nashville famous as “Music City”—some of the most influential and iconic country and pop standards ever written, originally recorded by artists as diverse as Roy Orbison, Patsy Cline, Elvis Presley, Tammy Wynette, Hank Williams, Johnny Cash, Eddy Arnold, The Everly Brothers, Brenda Lee, and more, and written by the likes of Harlan Howard, Hank Cochran, Willie Nelson, Don Gibson, Cindy Walker, etc.

Mandy Barnett’s Nashville Songbook

William Hagen has performed as soloist, recitalist, and chamber musician across the United States, Europe, Asia, and Latin America. In 2022/23, William performs with orchestras around the United States, makes his debut with the Orquesta Filharmónica de Bogotá, and performs as soloist and chamber musician in several countries in Europe.

Elegance of the Dance

Our July 4th concert celebrates the spirit of America, paying tribute to all of the men and women who were passionate about establishing a new country, and enjoying freedom and a new life. Our concert tonight features music that recognizes their passion and courage so that today we can celebrate as free Americans. You’ll recognize music from various branches of the armed forces, music from movies that honor the bravery of our country’s men and women, and marches that will bring back parades that you’ve always enjoyed. We end with several bangs as the City of Beaumont launches a spectacular display of fireworks.

4th of July Celebration

Students will learn how music is comprised of patterns, the relationship between different elements of a particular work, and how that form is an essential aspect of music and art. Come explore how music plays a part in the visual arts as well as mathematics.

Youth Education Concert

Richard Strauss began our season with his Rosenkavalier Suite and kicks off the final concert with his Fanfare for the Vienna Philharmonic.  One of their favorite composers, this short piece was composed and dedicated to the orchestra to begin the grand ball that raised funds for the musicians’ pension fund.  A triumphant work that announced the matron of the ball, it has been played every year since!  While we don’t have a ball, SOST is pleased to conclude this Anniversary season with a majestic fanfare, followed by the grandest of symphonic pieces, Carmina Burana.

Fanfare and Fortitude

Born Robert Peabo Bryson on April 13, 1951 in Greenville, South Carolina, this world renowned balladeer got his start as the lead singer of Al Freeman & The Upsetters and Moses Dillard & The Tex-Town Display. In 1976, he released his debut LP, “Peabo”, on Atlanta’s Bullet/Bang label. Peabo composed nearly all the songs for this album (some with the great Thom Bell), in addition to a young Luther Vandross being among the background vocalists, and sexy Black film star Tamara “Cleopatra Jones” Dobson showing him love on the back jacket.

A Whole New World

As we begin our concerts with distinctive fanfares, Kevin Day’s Lightspeed is a fanfare for the entire orchestra rather than one section or another.  It displays distinctive characteristics that signal or call attention- the rationale of a great fanfare.  Our concert tonight reveals the splendor of full orchestral music, expressing the many colors of each instrumental section.  What a fitting fanfare to prepare our audience for romantic symphonic music.

Liberty: The Pursuit of Endurance

A Finalist on NBC’s America’s Got Talent, Daniel Emmet is best known for taking on the “impossible challenge” levied by Simon Cowell; to learn a brand-new song in Italian, in one hour, and then perform it live on national television!  It was a spellbinding moment that, as in all of Daniel’s AGT performances, brought the judges and America to their feet in fervent applause.  Daniel’s run on AGT was sensational, culminating in his command performance in the finale of the season, a stunning duet with Plácido Domingo.

Home for the Holidays

Paul Dukas’ fanfare from the ballet La Peri was one of his best-known works, along with his famous classic The Sorcerer’s Apprentice.  A severe critic of his own works, these two works were among those few he did not destroy.  He composed the one-act ballet, without an overture, yet finished the work with this fanfare.  His compositional style seemed in between Impressionism and Neo-classicism.  Heavily scored for brass, it is no wonder that this fanfare was most frequently performed.

French Connection

It is our pleasure to welcome back to Beaumont, Kelli and Bob Phillips as they celebrate 50 years with the Texas Country Reporter with their special Symphony review.

A Texas Tribute

Celebrating our 70th continuous year of presenting great symphonic music, fanfares signal the start of a new era!  What better way than to start each concert with a fanfare?  We begin this season with a new work, composed by composer James Stephenson.  Stephenson’s music is enjoying popularity among orchestras and bands alike, especially as he features lyrical melodies for solo instrumentalists.  Fanfare for Democracy was first performed by The United States Marine band at President Biden’s inauguration, then after orchestrated for symphony orchestra, opened the July 4th concert presented by The Boston Pops Orchestra.  A compelling combination of ceremonial signaling with lyrical melodies searching for harmony and peace, this opening fanfare is a most appropriate signal!

Symphony of Southeast Texas

Apr 6, 2024

Images that Inspire

Mar 16, 2024

A Broadway Celebration: Melissa Errico Sings Sondheim

Feb 3, 2024

The Composer’s Spirit Revisited

Jan 24, 2024

Our Musical World

Dec 15, 2023

2024 Concerto Competition

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