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Upcoming 2014 - 2015 Season Concert featuring Mike Smith, hornThe Clear Lake Symphony, with Music Director, Dr. Charles Johnson, starts its 39th season in the Fall of 2014. TheSymphony, recognized as a premiere community orchestra, is a member of the Clear Lake Chamber ofy y g yCommerce, ASCAP and BMI. Its goals are to present classical music for the residents of the Bay Area andto provide opportunities for the Bay Area musicians to create a variety of musical experiences for theenjoyment of the community. Six regular season performances including the Christmas “Pops” will beheld 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 (see concert dates).

The Clear Lake Symphony will be performing the fifth concert of the2014-2015 season on Friday, March 27, 2015 at the Gloria Dei LutheranChurch Auditorium located at 18220 Upper Bay Road across from NASAJohnson Space Center. Celebrating their 39th season, the Orchestra willperform an evening of beautiful music featuring the winners of theannual Youth Concerto Competition.The Orchestra will be led by Dr. Charles Johnson, in his 34th year asConductor and Musical Director of the Clear Lake Symphony.

Dr. Charles JohnsonConductor

& Musical Director

Reminder: All concerts will be on Friday evenings at 7:30 p.m. For a list of all the season concerts, please click on the following link: www.ClearLakeSymphony.org

& Musical Director

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Concert Tickets are available from Eye Trends, 515 Bay Area Blvd., Suite 300 (next door to Starbucks). Phone number: 281-488-0066. Individual are: $13 adults, $10 senior citizens (age 55 & up) & $8 students. Tickets are also available at the concert ticket table the night of the concert.

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Friedrich Kuhlau (1786 - 1832). Elverhoj (Elve's Hill), Op. 100 - Kuhlau's most famous work, was written as incidental music to a romantic festive play for a royal wedding The overture concludes with the tune

March 27, 2015 Program Notes (excerpts from Wikipedia)

written as incidental music to a romantic festive play for a royal wedding. The overture concludes with the tune "Kong Christian stod ved hojen mast" which became the Danish National Anthem.

Ludwig van Beethoven (1770 - 1827). Piano Concerto No.2 in B-flat major, Op. 19 - became animportant display piece for the young Beethoven as he sought to establish himself after moving from Bonn to Vienna. He was the soloist at its premiere on March 29, 1795. While the work as a whole is very much in the concert style of Mozart, there is a sense of drama and contrast that would be present in many of Beethoven's later works.

Edvard Grieg (1843 - 1907). Piano Concerto in A minor, Op. 16 - was composed in 1868, and was the l t G i l t d It i f th t l k d th t l f ll ionly concerto Grieg completed. It is one of the most popular works and among the most popular of all piano

concerti.

Camille Saint-Saens (1835 - 1921). Cello Concerto No.1 in A minor, Op. 33 - was composed in 1872 and was considered by Shostakovich and Rachmaninoff to be the greatest of all cello concertos.Franz Berwald (1796 - 1868). Konzertstuck (Concert Piece) in F for Bassoon and Orchestra - is awelcome addition to the bassoon repertoire. The 1827 work combines a strong classical strain with original and almost unpredictable touches.

Samuel Barber (1910 - 1981) Violin Concerto Op 14 - Composed in 1939 Herbert Baumel performedSamuel Barber (1910 1981). Violin Concerto, Op. 14 Composed in 1939, Herbert Baumel performed the concerto in the 193911940 season as soloist with the symphony orchestra of the Curtis Institute conducted by Fritz Reiner. That performance brought the piece to the attention of Eugene Ormandy, who soon scheduled its official premiere in a pair of performances by the Philadelphia Orchestra in February of 1941. These performances were followed by a repeat performance in Carnegie Hall and from that point the piece rapidly entered the standard violin and orchestral repertoire. In fact, it has become one of the most frequently performed of all 20th century concertos.

Claude T. Smith (1932 - 1987). Fantasia for Alto Saxophone - demands a most able soloist. Range and flexibility are an absolute requirement along with a mature approach to solo work Claude T Smith was anflexibility are an absolute requirement along with a mature approach to solo work. Claude T. Smith was an American band conductor, composer, and music educator. His composition Flight is the "official march" of the Smithsonian Institution's National Air and Space Museum. Fantasia was originally written for band and has been orchestrated for the Clear Lake Symphony by Dr. Charles A. Johnson.

Special FeaturesIn-School PerformancesThe Symphony is dedicated to the musical education of our children and brings classical music to the

bli h l t t t th t d t t th h l d t ti dpublic schools, at no cost to the students or taxpayers, through classroom demonstrations anddiscussions. The Symphony annually donates numerous tickets to the students to provide them withthe opportunity to enjoy a free symphony concert. For information, call Sherrie Matula (281) 486-0224.

Clear Lake Area Symphony SocietyCLASS is a group of volunteers who assists with concert production on a regular basis, assuming the responsibilities for box office, receptions, promotion, and Ad sales. For more information, call Sherrie Matula (281) 486-0224. For more information or to become a CLASS member go to: http://clearlakesymphony org/class htmhttp://clearlakesymphony.org/class.htm .

Special Contribution RecognitionThe Clear Lake Symphony recognizes those patrons who donate $100 or more by including theirnames in the Hall of Honor section of our subscription concert programs and on the Symphony website. The six categories as listed below are:

Underwriter -- $2500 or moreSponsor -- $1000 to $2499Benefactor -- $500 to $999

Patron $300 t0 $499

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Patron -- $300 t0 $499Donor -- $200 to $299Friend -- $100 to $199

The Clear Lake Symphony is a non-profit organization with a 501 ©(3) status with the IRS. All contributions are tax deductible.

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2014 Youth Concerto Competition Winners

The Clear Lake Symphony held a competition on Saturday, January 24, 2015 for young artists from HoustonMetro area high schools junior highs and elementary schools The Youth Concerto Competition winners will be

Junior Wind Division

Samuel James (bassoon) Winner, "Concert Piece", by Berwald. Age 15

Metro area high schools, junior highs, and elementary schools. The Youth Concerto Competition winners will beprovided with a scholarship and perform as a featured soloist with the Clear Lake Symphony at the Friday, March27, 2015 concert at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church at 18220 Upper Bay Road, in Nassau Bay. A total of thirty three(33) participants participated in this year's competition.

in the 9th grade at Clear Falls High School. Samuel is the son of StephenJames & Beth Weilder. Samuel has studied bassoon for 4 ½years. Music teacher: Robyn Watson. Sam's hobbies are playingbassoon, band, and playing video and computer games with friends. Hisfavorite class in school, after band, is his engineering design class. As ofthis point, Sam has not decided what to do with the "rest of his life", butthe bassoon will be a large part of it.

Musical Achievements:Musical Achievements:· Clear Lake Symphony Concerto Competition Winner, Junior Wind Division (2013)· All-State Orchestra on Contrabassoon - #2 (2015)· 6th chair Area F - bassoon, Clear Falls High School (2015)· 1st chair Region 17 - bassoon, Clear Falls High School (2015) · Member of Clear Falls Front Ensemble during marching season playing vibraphone (2015)· Member of Clear Falls Wind Ensemble (2015)( )· Member of Houston Youth Symphony (2014, 2015)

No Honorable Mention

Senior Wind Division

Adrian Falco (saxophone), "Fantasia", by Claude T. Smith. Age 17 inthe 12th grade at Friendswood High School. Adrian is the son of Michaeland Hong Falco. Studied saxophone for 6 years. Music teachers: DanGelok, Johnny Salinas and Bob Eason. Adrian enjoys cycling, joggingand swimming. He also enjoyed participating in the Friendswood HighSchool Marching Band and being section leader of the saxophonesection.

Musical Achievements:· TMEA All-State Musician on Alto Saxophone (2013, 2014, 2015)· Judges Choice and 1st Place Winner in American Protégé International Brass and Woodwind Competition (2014)· 1st Chair, Alto Saxophone, Area F (2013, 2014, 2015)

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No Honorable Mention

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Junior Piano Division

John Cao (piano) Winner, "Piano Concerto No. 2, 1st mvt." byBeethoven. Age 14, in the 9h grade at Manvel High School. John is the sonof Qirong Cao and Rong Shen. John studied piano for 10 years. Musicteacher: John Weems. John's interests other than piano are: choir, figureskating, swimming and math. His ambitions are to study both ophthalmologyand piano in college. John loves doing volunteer work for his church.

Musical Achievements:· HMTA Piano Contest, 1st place (2013 - 2014), p ( )· HYAC Artist (2012 - 2016)· Finalist in TMTA - 7th & 8th grade· All State Choir (2015)

Honorable Mention: Steven Dong (piano) "Piano Concerto No 20 in D minor K466 1st mvt " by Mozart

Senior Piano Division

Honorable Mention: Steven Dong (piano) , Piano Concerto No. 20 in D minor, K466, 1st mvt. by Mozart. Music teacher: John Weems, Parent: Jianrong Dong

David Li (piano) Winner, "Piano Concerto in A minor, 1st mvt.", byGrieg. Age 16 in the 11th grade at Klein Collins High School. David is theson of Qingzhou Li and Yu Shen. He studied piano for 9 years. Musicg p yteacher: John Weems. In addition to classical music, David enjoys allkinds of music and playing basket ball. He is an active member of theMath club, HOSA and DECA. Along with a very rigorous class scheduleof six AP classes this year, David is ranked first in his class of 813. Heplans to major in medical science.

Musical Achievements:· 1st place, Piano Concerto Competition, Texas Musical Teacher

Association (2014)( )· Overall Owner (2013), and 1st place (2013, 2014) , Blinn College Young Pianist Competition· 1st place, Houston Forum for Young Artist Competition (2014)· 1st place, CCMTA - Paul Schmitt Piano Competition (2014)· 1st place, Texas State University Young Artist Piano Competition (2012)

Honorable Mention: David Nie (piano) , "Piano Concerto No. 1" by Prokofiev. Music teacher: John Weems, Parents: Henry Nie and Jean Wang

Clear Lake Symphonywishes to express our special appreciation to the

Fred and Nancy Forshey of

Forshey Piano Company

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Forshey Piano Companyfor providing the studio piano for the Youth Concerto Competition andthe beautiful Schimmel Grand Piano for the March 27th performance.

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Junior String Division

James Biak (cello) Winner "Cello Concerto No 1 1st mvt " by Saint-James Biak (cello) Winner, Cello Concerto No. 1, 1 mvt. , by SaintSaens. Age 13 in the 8th grade at Garland McMeans Juniors HighSchool. James is the son of John and Youngsook Baik. Studied cello for 5years. Music Teacher: Christopher French. James enjoys playing tennisand basketball and exploring technology.

Musical Achievements:· Member of TMEA Region 23 Junior High Symphony Orchestra (2012 2013 2014)(2012, 2013, 2014)· Houston Young Artist (2015)· 1st place, Houston Civic Symphony Concerto Competition (2015)

Senior Piano Division

Honorable Mention: Randy Tan (violin) , "Symphonie Espagnole in D minor, op. 12, 1st mvt." by Lalo. Music teacher: Henry Rubin, Parent: Jiasen Tan

Jiakai Pan (violin) Winner, "Violin Concerto, 1st mvt." by Barber. Age 15 in the 10th

grade at Bellaire High School Jiakai is the son of Jen-Jung Pan and Chaoru Chengrade at Bellaire High School. Jiakai is the son of Jen-Jung Pan and Chaoru Chen.He studied violin for 8 years. Music teacher: Kenneth Goldsmith. Jiakai interestsare creative writing and computer gaming. His hobbies include reading andlistening to music. Jiakai 's ambition is to have a lifelong interest in classical music.

Musical Achievements:· Houston Youth Symphony Concerto Competition Winner (2015)· Houston Young Artists member (2014 - 2015, 2015 - 2016)· All-State Symphony Orchestra (2014, 2015)

Honorable Mention: Simon Yao (violin) , "Violin Concerto in D minor" by Sibelius. Music teacher: Ming Qi, Parents: Yixin Yao and Shaoying Xin

Clear Lake Symphonywishes to express our special appreciation to the

George and Mary Josephine Hamman Foundation

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the March 2015 Concert featuring the Competition Winners.

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Thank You Roje Yap !

Many thanks go to Competition Coordinator, Roje Yap for his tireless work to put this titi d t t th A bi th k l t hi itt h h l dcompetition and concert together. A big thank you also goes to his committee who helped

during the competition and the judges on January 24, 2015.

A fine job was done by the competition Judges. This year's judges were the following:

WIND DIVISION Mr. Robert Wall· Assoc. Conductor - Clear Lake Symphony

P i i l Cl i t Cl L k S h· Principal Clarinet - Clear Lake Symphony

Dr. Angie Schindler· Co-Principal Oboe - Clear Lake Symphony

Dr. Courtney Crappell· Associate Professor of Piano & Piano Pedagogy

U i i f H M S h l f M i

PIANO DIVISION

· University of Houston - Moores School of Music

Mr. Robert Wall· Assoc. Conductor - Clear Lake Symphony· Principal Clarinet - Clear Lake Symphony

Dr. Angie Schindler

STRING DIVISION

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Dr. Courtney Crappell· Associate Professor of Piano & Piano Pedagogy· University of Houston - Moores School of Music

Dr. Charles JohnsonS G S O Dr. Charles Johnson· Music Director - Clear Lake Symphony

Mr. George Tate· Principal Viola - Clear Lake Symphony · Viola Player - Halcyon String Quartet· Past President - Texas Orchestra Directors Association

Mr. Luci Manolache· String Bass Player - Clear Lake Symphony

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