Annual Children’s Concerts

The area’s premiere cultural & educational experience for children.

Brazos Valley Symphony
Marcelo Bussiki, Music Director

9:30 & 11 am January 23, 2012
Rudder Auditorium, College Station

Art and Essay Contest Winners receive complimentary tickets for the child and their immediate family to the next symphony concert! Enter today!

“Holiday Brass & Organ Spectacular,” featuring BVSO Brass musicians, James Faith on organ, the Sanctuary Choir of Christ United Methodist Church -James Faith, Music Director- and the A&M Consolidated Middle School Girls Choir -Kearby Etheredge, Director- at 5 p.m. on Sunday, December 11 at Christ United Methodist Church, College Station. Come celebrate the joyous sounds of the season with this holiday musical treat. A perfect holiday occasion for family and friends!

Note: This event is separate from the subscription season and is not included in the purchase price of regular season tickets. Adult and child pricing available!

This concert sponsored in part by:

Javier Chaparro is the Concertmaster for the Brazos Valley Symphony and has played a major part in bringing symphonic music to the area for many years. As a victim of the Bastrop fires, Javier lost his home and his belongings, including all of his musical instruments. Funds derived from this concert will go towards replacing his violin.

There is no cost to attend,

but free will donations will be encouraged.

If you are unable to attend,

donations may be sent directly to:

Javier Chaparro

138 Kahana Lane

Bastrop, TX  78602

Considered by many to be Mendelssohn’s masterpiece, Elijah’s dramatic and moving music and words are brought to life on the stage by the joint forces of the Brazos Valley Symphony, the Brazos Valley Chorale, the Texas A&M Century Singers, and four exciting vocal soloists. Our collaborative concerts are always a wonderful experience, don’t miss this one! JESS WADE, conductor.

Imagine white linen table cloths, fine china, delicious plated savories and sweets . . . all the while socializing with your friends, viewing the latest fashions, and indulging in your choice of teas. The Friends Association of the Symphony Orchestra (FASO) is pleased to present this unique fall fundraiser. “Dressed to a Tea” is an afternoon tea and fashion show that will feature fashions from Charli. Little Red Schoolhouse, Morgan Fitzgerald’s and Witt’s End. Also featured will be a silent auction of hand painted teapots by local artists including Bets Davis, David Woodcock, Jennifer Pocurull, and Dmitri Koustov. FASO’s afternoon tea event will raise money for the Brazos Valley Symphony’s educational programs for children. Please join us!

The 30^th Anniversary Season opens with the re-creation of the first concert ever performed by the Brazos Valley Symphony. The previous conductors of the orchestra, Maestro Harold Turbyfill and Maestro Franz Krager, will be joining Music Director Marcelo Bussiki on the podium as we feature an opera overture by Mozart,  Grieg’s beautiful and lyrical work Wedding Day at Troldhaugen, and one of Beethoven’s most famous works, Symphony No. 5.

Free outdoor family fun! The July 4th Celebration is a cooperative event, providing all day activities for the entire community. Children’s activities and displays, discounted museum admission, a patriotic symphony performance topped off with a fireworks display. Come celebrate Independence Day in style with the Brazos Valley Symphony. Perfect for family and friends spending the holiday together!

The Brazos Valley Symphony will present works written by two composers who began their careers in the Brazos Valley, a symphony by George Halsell and a piano concerto by Trent Hanna. Also performed will be Gershwin’s famous Rhapsody in Blue, instantly recognizable for its wonderfully familiar melodies. The season will be brought to a memorable finale with the lush, romantic sounds of Tchaikovsky’s Capriccio italien.

Three giants of classical music – Bach, Beethoven, and Brahms – will take us on a musical journey from the mathematical precision of Bach, to Beethoven’s beautiful symphonic melodies, and finally the haunting sounds of one of Brahms’ most beautiful symphonies. Young piano sensation and Grand Prize Winner of the 2009 Juanita Miller Concerto Competition, Sahun Hong, will be our guest soloist.