Pius Awa, marketing team leader for Sam's Club, Sugar Land, presents $1,000 to Laura Aguero, director of fundraising for the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra. The grant will provide reduced FBSO ticket prices for retirement/assisted living communities in the area.
Published: December 28, 2009 By Nancy Mills
SUGAR LAND – The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra recaptures the magic of the season as it presents “Holiday Magic” on Sunday, Dec. 6 at 2 p.m. at the Stafford Centre. The program, directed by Héctor Agüero, Jr., features classic, seasonal favorites like “Sleigh Ride,” “White Christmas” and “’Twas the Night Before Christmas.”
This holiday concert is the most popular concert of the year so purchase tickets early at http://www.fbso.org or call 281.276.9642. Individual ticket prices for adults range from $10 to $25 per concert. Senior and student prices start at just $5. Children 12 and under are free, but must have a reserved ticket.
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About the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra
The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra (FBSO), founded in 1992, enriches the lives of the residents of Fort Bend and surrounding areas with live symphonic music presented by its volunteer members. The full-size orchestra, complete with brass, woodwinds, strings and percussion, represents an abundant cross-section of local talent, most of whom reside in the Fort Bend area. FBSO also fosters local musicians through sponsorship of an annual Concerto Competition and opportunities to perform with the Orchestra.
Published: September 30, 2009 By Nancy V. Mills, APR
SUGAR LAND – Threatening rain may have forced the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra to reschedule its free outdoor concert to Oct. 3, but members are still eager to share their musical gifts with the community. So bring your lawn chair and get ready to enjoy Disney tunes, show pieces and rousing patriotic songs as the Orchestra presents “When You Wish Upon A Star” on Saturday, Oct. 3 beginning at 7:30 p.m. in Sugar Land Town Square
Published: September 17, 2009 By Nancy V. Mills, APR
SUGAR LAND – Disney tunes, show pieces and rousing patriotic songs will fill Sugar Land Town Square as the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra presents “When You Wish Upon A Star” on Saturday, Sept. 12 beginning at 7:30 p.m.
Published: September 5, 2009 By Nancy V. Mills, APR
The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to enrich the lives and the cultural climate of the community through the presentation of classical music concerts, educational programs, and collaboration with other arts organizations, providing diverse levels of performing opportunities for musicians from Fort Bend and Harris Counties. Are you interested in becoming a performing member of this growing organization?
Read More...Published: August 8, 2009 By Griff Miller II, 281-276-9642
You don’t have to go far to experience great symphonic music. Héctor Agüero, Jr. and the Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra end this season with a myriad selection of the music of America. The concert will be held Sunday, June 7 at 2:00 p.m. at the Stafford Centre.
Sit back and enjoy the music of this country as Maestro Agüero and the Orchestra bring you works from some of the greatest American composers. Featured works will include “Rhapsody in Blue” by George Gershwin, “Fanfare for the Common Man” and "Simple Gifts" from “Appalachian Spring” by Aaron Copland, “First Essay for Orchestra” by Samuel Barber, “Variations on a Southern Gospel Tune” by Monte Keene Pishny-Floyd, Composer-in-Residence, and more!
Published: May 10, 2009 By Amy Floyd, (281)276-9642
HOUSTON (March 16, 2009) - The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra, under the musical direction of Héctor Agüero, Jr., will be presenting a concert entitled “A Night in Vienna” on Saturday, March 28, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. This concert is made possible by generous support from TIAA-CREF/Four Oaks Place.
Escape with the Orchestra as they take you on a musical journey to the beautiful city of Vienna. This program of waltzes, polkas, and Austrian songs is sure to have you feeling carefree in no time at all!
Published: March 16, 2009 By Amy Floyd
The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra will be “In a Latin Mood” as they bring you music from south of the border on Sunday, February 22 at 2:00 p.m. Join the Orchestra and Music Director Héctor Agüero, Jr. at the Stafford Centre for Latin-American music that will have you on the edge of your seat with exciting performances of tangos and other traditional folk melodies.
Read More...Published: February 15, 2009 By Judy Cenkus
The Fort Bend Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the winners of our Ninth Annual Young Artist Concerto Competition held January 10, 2009 in Missouri City.
The Grand Prize Winner is Benjamin Zannoni (Viola) of Houston. The Runners Up are Christopher Henselman (Piano) of Austin; Erik Wheeler (Cello) of Houston; and Liana Wang (Piano) of Houston.
Read More...Published: January 17, 2009 By Amy Floyd
Read More...Published: December 30, 2008 By Bill Hartman,
