WELCOME TO THE 2023 – 2024 SEASON !
The Clear Lake Symphony, with Music Director, Dr. Charles Johnson, will start its 48th season in the fall of 2023. 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.
2023 – 2024 SEASON TICKETS ARE NOW AVAILABLE
One can save up to $20 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 May 12, 2023 Concert and Post Concert Celebration following the concert..
Click here for the
2023 – 2024 Season Concerts Brochure and Order Form
WAYS TO SUPPORT THE CLEAR LAKE SYMPHONY
Your donation will allow the Clear Lake Symphony to continue to present exceptional classical music for the residents of the Bay Area, to provide opportunities for Bay Area musicians to create a variety of musical experiences for the enjoyment of the community, enhance the music education of the community through the annual Youth Concerto Competitions. Thank you for supporting the Bay Area’s own Clear Lake Symphony, an IRS 501 (c) (3) non-profit organization.
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.
On-Line Donation
Make an on-line donation by credit card via PayPal by clicking here.
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
NEWSLETTER
The Clear Lake Symphony Orchestra presents a fun evening of classical music. If you are not currently on the Symphony’s eNewsletter list, please sign up by going to this link to get updated information on all concerts: Newsletter Signup
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UPCOMING SEASON CONCERTS
September 15, 2023
Fall “Pops” Concert
Robert Wall
Associate Conductor
Voices of Spring – Strauss
Moldau – Smetana
“Barber of Seville” Overture – Rossini
Brazil – arr. Johnson
April in Paris – arr. Johnson
Do Nothing Til You Hear From Me – Ellington
Ritual Fire Dance – de Falla
Themes from “How to Train Your Dragon”
Medley from “Pirates of the Caribbean”
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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October 20, 2023
“A Night At The Movies” Concert
Dr. Charles Johnson
Conductor
20th Century Fox Fanfare – Newman
Titles from “To Kill A Mockingbird” – E. Bernstein
Battle Speed from “Ben Hur” – Rozsa
Themes from “Vertigo” – Hermann
Music from “Jungle Book” – Bruns
Music from “Nightmare Before Christmas”
Adventures on Earth from “E. T.” – Williams
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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Saturday, December 2, 2023
Christmas “Pops” Concert
Robert Wall
Associate Conductor
Christmas Favorites
With Gloria Dei Chorale
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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March 22, 2024
“Youth Concerto Competition Winners” Concert
Dr. Charles Johnson
Conductor
Youth Concerto Competition Winners
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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May 3, 2024
“American Composers” Concert
Dr. Charles Johnson
Conductor
Suite No. 2 (Indian Suite) – McDowell
Piccolo Concerto, mvt. 1 – Broughton
(Norma Williams, piccolo)
Afro-American Symphony – Still
Rodeo – Copland
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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June 7, 2024
“Borodin, Bartok, and Brahms” Concert
Dr. Charles Johnson
Conductor
Overture to “Prince Igor” – Borodin
Piano Concerto No. 3 – Bartok
(Diego Caetano, piano)
Symphony No. 2 – Brahms
Location: Gloria Dei Lutheran Church
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SYMPHONY NEWSLETTER
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Current Newsletter:
Volume 14 Issue 6 (May 2, 2023) – “A Musical Travelog” Concert, May 12, 2023
2022 – 2023 Season Youth Concerto Competition
The Clear Lake Symphony held 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 were provided with a scholarship and the opportunity to perform with the Symphony at the March 24, 2023 concert.
To view the 2023 Youth Concerto Competition Winners, click here.
Pictured from left to right: Takeru Nihara, Maureen Min, Catherine Lawson, Quynn McCoy, Aaron Zhu and Wendy Zhou
The 2024 Youth Concerto Competition is planned for January 13, 2024. The winners will perform at the March 22, 2024 concert. Applications will open up on October 1, 2023.
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