The Symphony of Southeast Texas invites you and your students to our annual Youth Education Concert. The concert âFeel the Energy!â introduces 5th graders to the excitement and variety of orchestral music through the theme of energy in its many forms. Each piece showcas......More
The Symphony of Southeast Texas invites you and your students to our annual Youth Education Concert. The concert âFeel the Energy!â introduces 5th graders to the excitement and variety of orchestral music through the theme of energy in its many forms. Each piece showcases a unique type of energy, rhythmic, cultural, mechanical, joyful, intellectual, helping students experience music as more than just sound. The program begins with Mason Batesâ âToast of the Townâ, a modern piece that fuses electronic and orchestral textures, setting an energetic tone. Coplandâs âHoe-Downâ brings rhythmic energy to life through syncopation and musical motion that mimics a galloping horse. Carlos ChĂĄvezâs âSinfonĂa Indiaâ explores cultural energy by using indigenous Mexican percussion instruments, offering a window into non-Western musical traditions. The Florence Price âJuba Danceâ introduces students to African-American musical heritage through its infectious dance rhythms. Leroy Andersonâs âThe Typewriterâ adds humor and creativity, showing how even office tools can make music, engaging students with a fun, hands-on demonstration. The Concerto Competition Winner gives young audiences a chance to hear a peer shine, reinforcing that music-making is for all ages. Finally, Brittenâs Fugue from âYoung Personâs Guide to the Orchestraâ illustrates intellectual energy through teamwork, as students hear how different musical lines come together to form a powerful whole. Altogether, the concert is a fast-paced, accessible journey that connects music to movement, culture, creativity, and collaboration, perfectly designed to spark curiosity and engagement in young listeners. Although the program is catered to 5th grade TEKS, students of all ages are invited to participate in this concert. Concert Details:Date: January 28, 2026Location: Julie Rogers Theatre â 765 Pearl St. Beaumont, TX 77701Times: 10 am OR 11:30am To sign up and reserve tickets, please fill out the following Google Form: SOST Youth Concert Sign-Up Form to reserve your spots.
Julie Rogers Theatre, 765 Pearl St, Beaumont, 77701, United States
