Symphony of Southeast Texas
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Orchestra | |
Former name | Beaumont Symphony Orchestra |
Founded | May 12, 1953 (1953-05-12)[1] |
Location | Beaumont, Texas, U.S. |
Concert hall | Julie Rogers Theater |
Music director | Chelsea Tipton, II |
Website | www |
The Symphony of Southeast Texas is an American orchestra based in Beaumont, Texas. The orchestra, formerly known as the Beaumont Symphony Orchestra, officially started in 1953; however, the impetus can be traced back as early as 1923 with the formation of the Beaumont Music Commission.[1] The 2019-20 season is the sixty-seventh consecutive season since the founding year.[2] The symphony's home theater is the Julie Rogers Theater in downtown Beaumont. The symphony lists over eighty musicians in the orchestra as of 2015.[3]
The typical season includes four classical concerts and a pops concert. A separate Holiday concert is offered. In addition, the symphony makes several free appearances. A typical season includes four youth concerts, two "side–by–side" concerts, and a concert included in the city of Beaumont's annual July 4th celebration in downtown Beaumont.[4] Student and professional musicians perform together in the side–by–side concerts.[5]
The symphony is supported by the Symphony League of Beaumont, formerly known as the Beaumont Symphony Women's League. The league was organized in 1955. It provides financial support as well as services. Other support is provided by corporate and foundation underwriting as well as concert admission fees.
History
Several well known and popular artists have performed with the symphony over the years. Examples of some of the performers include Al Hirt, Andre Previn, Van Cliburn, and Isaac Stern.[1]
The symphony has been led by several conductors over its history.[1]
- Jay Dietzer (1953–1957)
- de:Edvard Fendler (1953–1970)
- Joseph B. Carlucci (1971–1990)
- Diane M. Wittry (1990–2000)
- Christopher Zimmerman (2000–2007)
- Chelsea Tipton, II (2007–present)
References
- ^ a b c d Penny Clark (August 26, 2015). "Symphony of Southeast Texas". Handbook of Texas Online. Texas State Historical Association. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ^ "Symphony cancels memorial concert". Hearst Newspapers II, LLC. January 9, 2020. Retrieved March 10, 2020.
- ^ "Orchestra". Symphony of Southeast Texas. Retrieved October 25, 2015.
- ^ "About the SOST". Symphony of Southeast Texas. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
- ^ "Symphony of Southeast Texas". GuidreyNews.com. Guidrey News Service. October 30, 2012. Retrieved October 29, 2015.
External links
- Symphony website
- Symphony League of Beaumont website
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- Orange
- Hardin
- ExxonMobil
- Jason's Deli
- City of Beaumont
- Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company
- Port of Beaumont
- Entergy
- Conn's
- Ohmstede Limited
- Higher education:
- Primary and secondary education: Beaumont ISD
- Texas Acad. of Leadership in the Humanities
- Monsignor Kelly Catholic HS
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preserves
- Beaumont Botanical Gardens
- Beaumont Country Club
- Big Thicket National Preserve
- Tyrrell Park
- Cattail Marsh
- Village Creek State Park
- McFaddin and Texas Point National Wildlife Refuges
- Sea Rim State Park
water
- Neches River
- Sabine River
- Village Creek
- Pine Island Bayou
- Gulf of Mexico
- Art Museum of Southeast Texas
- Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum
- Beaumont Art League
- Beaumont Children's Museum
- Beaumont Police Department Museum
- Chambers House
- Clifton Steamboat Museum
- Dishman Art Museum
- Edison Museum
- Fire Museum of Texas
- John Jay French House
- Jefferson County Historical Commission Mini-Museum
- McFaddin–Ward House
- Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum
- Texas Energy Museum
- List of museums in East Texas
and culture
- Downtown Beaumont
- South Texas State Fair
- Symphony of Southeast Texas
- Beaumont Jazz & Blues Fest
- Boomtown Film and Music Festival
- Crockett Street
- Dog Jam
- Babe Didrikson Zaharias
- Gusher Marathon
- People From Beaumont