WELCOME TO THE NEW 2022 – 2023 SEASON !
The Clear Lake Symphony, with Music Director, Dr. Charles Johnson, starts its 47th season in the fall of 2022. The Symphony, recognized as a premiere community orchestra, is a member of ASCAP, and BMI. Its goals are to present classical music for the residents of the Bay Area and to provide opportunities for Bay Area musicians to create a variety of musical experiences for the enjoyment of the community. Six regular season performances including the Christmas “Pops” will be held featuring various classical selections and guest soloists.
All concerts will be held at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church Auditorium, 18220 Upper Bay Road in Nassau Bay across from NASA Johnson Space Center at 7:30 PM.
2022 – 2023 SEASON TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
One can save up to $13 by purchasing season tickets and save time by not having to wait in-line to purchase tickets for each concert. Season tickets are available to purchase from EYE TRENDS, 515 Bay Area Blvd., Suite 300 (next door to Starbucks), (281) 488-0066 (cash or checks only), by Mail by filling out the ticket order form on the Season Concerts Brochure (click on link below) or by purchasing them at the Ticket Box Office at the September 16, 2022 Fall “Pops” Concert.
Click here for the 2022 – 2023 Season Concerts Brochure and Order Form
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE CLEAR LAKE SYMPHONY
Please consider making a donation of any amount to the Clear Lake Symphony to offset production costs of these concerts. Click here to make your donation. Thank you!
Donors will be recognized on the Symphony’s “Hall of Honor” for donations of $100 or more on this web site and in the Symphony’s concert programs.
Make checks payable to: “Clear Lake Symphony”. All contributions can be mailed to:
Clear Lake Symphony
Attn: Betty Wall
P. O. Box 890582
Houston, TX 77289-0582
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NEWSLETTER
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September 16, 2022
Fall “Pops” Concert
Robert Wall
Associate Conductor
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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October 21, 2022
Spanish Heritage Concert
Dr. Charles Johnson
Conductor
Ritmos – Turina
Hommage a Liege – Piazzola
Dr. Joe Pouzar, accordion; Carole Ponzar Overturf, flute
Iberia, Book 1 – Albeniz
Dances from “Estanzia” – Ginastera
Sorcerer’s Apprentice – Dukas
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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December 2, 2022
Christmas “Pops” Concert
Robert Wall
Associate Conductor
Holiday Favorites
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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January 20, 2023
Great Composers Concert
Dr. Charles Johnson
Conductor
Overture to “La Forza del Destino” – Verdi
Preludes to Acts I & III of “Tristan and Isolde” – Wagner
Symphony No. 7 – Beethoven
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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March 24, 2023
Youth Concerto Competition Winners Concert
Dr. Charles Johnson
Conductor
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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May 12, 2023
Musical Travelog Concert
Dr. Charles Johnson
Conductor
Overture to “Il Turco in Italien” – Russini
Africa – Saint-Saens
(Nancy Weems, piano)
Finlandia – Sibelius
On The Steppes of Central Asia – Borodin
España – Chabrier
Nancy Weems
Soloist, piano
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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SYMPHONY NEWSLETTER
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Current Newsletter:
Volume 14 Issue 1 (August 24, 2022) – Fall “Pops” Concert – September 16, 2022
2022 – 2023 Season Youth Concerto Competition
The Clear Lake Symphony will hold its annual Youth Concerto Competition on January 7 &8, 2023 for young artists from Houston area high schools, junior highs, and elementary schools. The winners will be provided with a scholarship and the opportunity to perform with the Symphony. The winners will perform on the March 24th concert in 2023.
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