Shepherd School of Music

YOUNG PEOPLE'S CONCERT - 2008

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23
Young People’s Concert 2008
Join us for a musical adventure, as we journey to southern Spain through Manuel de Falla’s “Three Dances” from “The Three-Cornered Hat” (Suite No. 2) featuring the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra conducted by Thomas Hong and Cristian Macelaru. Our guide and narrator, Rachel Buchman, will help us discover the Flamenco roots of this colorful piece. In the spirit of rodeo season, the Shepherd School Brass Choir, conducted by Marie Speziale, will perform the Houston premiere of Jon Deak’s rousing tribute to Annie Oakley, the theatrical Fanfare to “Annie O.” Recommended for ages 4+.
Two performances: 10:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m., Stude Concert Hall

Please join us on Saturday, February 23, 2008 for the Young People’s Concert in Stude Concert Hall at The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University. Once again, The Shepherd Society will graciously sponsor this concert, so that it will be free of charge to families throughout Houston. The first concert begins at 10:00 a.m. and will be repeated at noon, so that as many as 1500 young people will have the opportunity to share in the experience.

Our exciting musical adventure begins as we journey to southern Spain through Manuel de Falla’s El Sombrero de Tres Picos (The Three-Cornered Hat)featuring the Shepherd School Symphony Orchestra conducted by Thomas Hong and Cristian Macelaru. I will be your guide as we explore the Flamenco roots of this colorful piece.

Then, in the spirit of RODEO season, the Shepherd School Brass Choir conducted by Marie Speziale, will perform the Houston premiere of Jon Deak’s rousing tribute to Annie Oakley, the theatrical Fanfare to Annie O. These pieces are certain to send you home with a kick in your step!

Please share this information with your students and their parents. This performance is recommended for children ages 4 and older. The Young People’s Concert is both a fun and enriching experience for any child with an interest in music. I look forward to seeing you there!