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????Congratulations to our new DeLUXE K!ds In Harmony class on their First Note Ceremony on Oct. 24! This milestone marks the first time these young musicians played a real violin note after beginning the fall semester with general music and box violins. We're thrilled to partner with The DeLUXE Theater as one of three key collaborators in our In Harmony program—a community-based afterschool music initiative led by the Houston Symphony in partnership with American Festival for the Arts (AFA) and local organizations. A heartfelt thank you to our amazing sponsors Dr. Sippi & Mr. Ajay Khurana, Program Guarantor, H-E-B and Union Pacific Railroad for their unwavering support in making this program possible.

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????Adventure is out there! Pack your spirit of adventure and join the Houston Symphony this summer for Disney Pixar’s Up—Live in Concert with the Houston Symphony! You’ll soar through every heartfelt moment and breathtaking scene with a full orchestra performing the unforgettable score. Get your tickets early for the best seats and prices!

????Get ready for an unforgettable summer with the Houston Symphony's Summer Sounds—on sale now! Join us for three incredible shows: dive into the suspense with Jaws in Concert and relive the timeless anthems of Journey. Sponsored by Stella Artois this series brings music to the heart of Houston at Jones Hall and The Hobby Center. Visit https://lnkd.in/gDjBUeW6 for more information and tickets.

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Need a break? Enjoy this “election intermission” rendition of Flight of the Bumblebee, performed by Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith and cello section member Louis-Marie Fardet.

Meet the Musician: Nick Platoff Nick Platoff joined the Houston Symphony as Principal Trombone this September after eight seasons as Associate Principal Trombone of the San Francisco Symphony, where Michael Tilson Thomas appointed him at age 23. His love for using music to delight, inspire, and empower audiences is evident in his multifaceted career as a trombonist, composer/producer, singer, educator, conductor, concert producer, and self-proclaimed nap influencer. Learn more about Nick Platoff in our Meet the Musician Series >> https://bit.ly/4ecULWR

??In the spirit of Halloween, we're investigating the mysterious nature of the "curse of the ninth." ?? Click the link to discover the truth behind this curse and who fell victim to it: https://bit.ly/4e8X4dl

We’re excited to announce the growth of our In Harmony program with two new partners: Segundo Barrio Children’s Chorus and Houston: reVision Yesterday, both partners held the first of their eight-week sessions. In Harmony, led by the Houston Symphony in partnership with American Festival for the Arts (AFA) , is a community-based afterschool music program providing access to music education and life skills for kids in under-resourced areas of Houston, sponsored by H-E-B Each program celebrates local culture with tailored, relevant content. Read more about the In Harmony program and our additional partners here >> https://lnkd.in/gRykVkXh Thank you to Sippi and Ajay Khurana, Program Guarantor.

Next weekend's performances feature Principal Viola Joan DerHovsepian and Principal Cello Brinton Averil Smith in Strauss's Don Quixote. Hear from them as they share insights about this rich storytelling masterpiece as well as other works on the program, then head to the link in our bio to get your tickets!