ROCO’s Unchambered series starts with clarinetists Nathan Williams and Maiko Sasaki in a program ranging from Classical favorites to modern commissions.
The concert, entitled “Mendelssohn to Maroney: ROCO Clarinetists Come of Age” features works by Stravinsky, Michael Tenzer, Gary Schocker, Marcus Maroney, Bela Kovacs, Felix Mendelssohn, Theresa Martin, and Amilcare Ponchielli.Read more
Jazz singer and songwriter Raquel Cepeda releases her new discographic material with a Concert and a Release Party. The CD entitled "Passion", is a Latin Jazz project that includes 5 original compositions and songs from the Cuban, Brazilian, Venezuelan, and American repertoire with progressive arrangements that mix American Swing elements with Afro-Cuban and Afro-Brazilian rhythms and incorporates influences from Argentina and Venezuela. Read more
Closing a week of art and great performances the awarded band of Latin Jazz conducted by Venezuelan percussionist, composer and music arranger: Fran Vielma.
Fran Vielma, born in Venezuela, is a critically acclaimed multipercussionist, composer, and educator. His extensive knowledge of rhythms from the Caribbean, Venezuela, Southamerica and beyond is integrated with his attraction to concert music and the freedom of jazz.Read more
Concertmaster Jonathan Godfrey leads Mercury in an up-close and personal performance of Bach’s E-major violin concerto and other beloved Baroque works. Read more
Call Me Ann is a rock opera about Texas Governor Ann Richards, and tells the story of her life and influence. The story spans from Ann Richards' Waco roots to her time as a housewife turned County Commissioner, through to her election as Governor in 1990 and past her 1994 re-election defeat that set the stage for George W. Bush's election as Governor and then President. Read more
ROCO’s Unchambered series continues with concertmaster Scott St. John presenting an afternoon of selections from string quartets. Featured works will include pieces by Haydn, Mozart, Dvorak, Hindemith, Webern, Reger, and a premiere by Rob Maggio.Read more
For the first time since beginning rehearsals in August, the competition team will present its cut of INTO THE WOODS JR, the same cut that will be presented at MTCA 2020, an international musical theater competition happening this February near Los Angeles. Additionally, select soloists will present vocal and monologue performances.Read more
Texas New Music Ensemble's Fall Recital Featuring Julia Fox, soprano and Andrew Schneider, piano.
Works by: Joe LoCascio, Joshua Zinn, Joel Love, Marcus Maroney, and a WORLD PREMIERE by Texas New Music Ensemble's Artistic Director, Chad Robinson
Mercury concertmaster Jonathan Godfrey and early music specialist Mario Aschauer perform a trio of classical sonatas. The program of dramatic and delightful works includes Mozart’s Violin Sonata No. 21 in E minor, Beethoven’s Violin Sonata #5 in F major “Spring Sonata,” and the rarely-performed Förster’s Violin Sonata in E-flat major.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to hear these classical works on period violin and fortepiano for a fresh and exciting concert experience. Part of Houston Early Music Festival.Read more
It is our mission is to raise awareness, educate, and encourage involvement in the Cancer Awareness movement. We aspire to raise awareness about all types of cancer by providing much needed information regarding early detection, preventative measures, and promote regular health screenings within the African American communities.Read more
