FREE EVENTS
DA CAMERA YOUNG ARTIST JULIA FOX AND FRIENDS
AT AVANTGARDEN
Friday, May 17, 7pm-9pm
AvantGarden, 411 Westheimer
Da Camera's Young Artists give an informal performance at the lower Westheimer club. Soprano Julia Fox curates this month's show.
Program:
Songs by Johannes Symonis Hasprois/Tobias Hume; Three Sephardic Songs by Mario Castelnuovo-Tedesco; Two Folksong Arrangements by Craig Hauschildt; The Princes Almayne for one viola da gamba with two playersby Tobias Hume circa 1607; Solo for voice 43 by John Cage; Last Hymn for vibraphone and electronics by Paola Prestini; Diving Bell for triangles and electronics by Nathan Davis; Corporel by Vinko Globokar; Lua Descolorida by Osvaldo Golijov; Synchronicity in Purple Minor for violin and viola by Joel Love; A Flatlander in Colorado for contrabass, harmonica, melodica and foot percussion by Jon Deak; But I don’t wanna go to bed! by Steven Bachicha
Performers include:
Malachai Bandy, viol, melodica, harmonica, contrabass, bagpipe; Julia Fox, soprano; Emily Klein, harp; Whitney Bullock, viola; Rebecca Landell, viola da gamba; Brandon Bell, percussion; Luke Hubley, percussion; Melanie Riordan, violin; Mark Buller, keyboard; Sonja Harasim, violin; Ellis Reyes, bassoon
DA CAMERA YOUNG ARTIST CONCERT
Wednesday, May 22, 7:30 pm
The Menil Collection
Current and former Da Camera Young Artists perform works including Beethoven's Serenade, Op. 25 for Flute, Violin and Viola; Joel Love's Synchronicity in Purple Minor; Osvaldo Golijov's Lúa Descolorida; and Igor Stravinsky's Suite italienne. Join us as we say farewell to the 2012/2013 Young Artists.
THANK YOU TO OUR FUNDERS
Da Camera’s Education and Community Initiatives programs are supported by: Kinder Morgan Foundation, The Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, Union Pacific, United Airlines, Target, The Williams Foundation, The Brown Foundation, The Cullen Foundation, The Cullen Trust for the Performing Arts, T.T. and W.F. Chao Family Foundation, William E. and Natoma Pyle Harvey Charitable Trust, Albert and Ethel Herzstein Charitable Foundation, The Houston Endowment, Immanuel and Helen B. Olshan Foundation, The Simmons Foundation, The Wortham Foundation, The City of Houston and The Theater District Improvement, Inc. and Texas Commission on the Arts.
PAST EVENTS
John Cage MUSICIRCUS
Saturday, September 15, 3:00-5:00 PM
The Menil Collection, 1515 Sul Ross
In conjunction with Museum District Day, The Menil’s Silence exhibition and the centennial of groundbreaking American composer John Cage, Da Camera of Houston presents a free John Cage MUSICIRCUS. In this unique sonic experience, singers, instrumentalists and ensembles give simultaneous performances of works by John Cage and others in various locations throughout The Menil Collection's main building.
“In a MUSICIRCUS, you have the right to bring together all kinds of music which are ordinarily separated. We’re no longer worried about what there is to be heard, so to speak. It’s no longer a question of aesthetics... Art should introduce us to life.” – John Cage
The sounds of amplified cactus, crumpling paper, spoken word, tin cans, radios and electric guitars coexist with the familiar sounds of piano, violin and drums of all kinds. Works by John Cage include Aria, Third Construction, Forever and Sunsmell, Suite for Toy Piano, Child of Tree, 45 Minutes with Speaker, The Wonderful Widow of Eighteen Springs, She is Asleep and various works for prepared piano and percussion. At the midpoint of the event, the entire ensemble will participate in Cage’s 4’ 33’’, perhaps his best known work, in which the performer makes no sound with his or her instrument for 4 minutes and 33 seconds.
In addition to the works by John Cage, the event includes performances of a wide variety of modern and contemporary music and world music. These include John Luther Adams Strange and Sacred Noise, Henry Cowell’s Return, Nathan Davis’s A Tale Begun, Morton Feldman’s The King of Denmark, traditional Dagara and Shona music from Africa and Doug Falk’s Alphabetic Buffoonery Continuum.
PERFORMERS:
Aura: Moores School of Music Contemporary Ensemble
Baylor Percussion Ensemble
Crumhorn Collective
Da Camera Young Artists
Doug Falk, composer/multi-instrumentalist
Isabelle Ganz, mezzo-soprano
Matt McClung, percussion
Meehan/Perkins Percussion Duo
CJ Menge, percussion
Allen Otte, percussion
Rice Electronic Music Studio
Rice University Shepherd Schoool of Music Percussion Ensemble
Sam Houston State University
Texas A&M-Corpus Christi Percussion Ensemble
University of Houston Percussion Ensemble
Chapman Welch, composer, guitar
The Meehan/Perkins Duo's residency -- organized in partnership with The Menil Collection, Writers in the Schools, Travis Elementary School, Texas A&M University, Shepherd School of Music at Rice University and the Moores School of Music at the University of Houston – has been made possible with support from the Chamber Music America Endowment Fund.
Related Free Event
John Lane, percussion
Rothko Chapel
11:00am, 1:30pm, and 4:30pm
Percussionist John Lane performs Landscape Scrolls, composed for him by Peter Garland. The five-movement, concert-length work traces the changing light of day. Lane is a professor of percussion at Sam Houston State University.
A LITTLE DAY MUSIC
Wednesday, October 3, Noon
Grand Foyer, Wortham Theater Center
In this month’s free program the Da Camera Young Artists celebrate the music of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (Adagio from The Unforgettable Year 1919, Seven Romances on Poems of Alexander Blok) and Estonian composer Arvo Part (Spiegel im Spiegel). The performers are Julia Fox, soprano; Sonja Harasim, violin; Caroline Nicolas, cello; David Connor, double bass; Geraldine Ong, piano and Yvonne Chen, piano. A Little Day Music is sponsored by CenterPoint Energy. The media sponsor is Houston Public Radio.
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN!
Saturday, October 6, 3:00 PM
The Menil Collection
This program features the Da Camera Young Artists celebrating the music of Russian composer Dmitri Shostakovich (Adagio from The Unforgettable Year 1919, Seven Romances on Poems of Alexander Blok) and Estonian composer Arvo Part (Spiegel im Spiegel). The performers are Julia Fox, soprano; Sonja Harasim, violin; Caroline Nicolas, cello; David Connor, double bass and Yvonne Chen, piano. Recommended for ages 8 and up.
MENTORS IN MUSIC MASTER CLASS:
GEOFF NUTTALL, violin
Thursday, November 1, 6:30 PM
Room 1133, Shepherd School of Music, Rice University
The St. Lawrence String Quartet violinist coaches advanced students and Da Camera Young Artists.
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN!
Saturday, November 3, 3:00 PM
The Menil Collection, East lawn
This program features a celebration of Latin Jazz giant Chucho Valdes
and other Cuban masters by by pianist Jose-Miguel Yamal and Friends.
All ages.
MENTORS IN MUSIC
MASTER CLASS:
ALEXEI LUBIMOV, piano
Monday, November 12, 7:00 PM
Dudley Recital Hall, Moores School of Music, University of Houston
The acclaimed pianist coaches advanced students and Da Camera Young Artists.
DA CAMERA YOUNG ARTISTS AT
AVANT GARDEN
Sunday, December 2, 7pm-9pm
AvantGarden, 411 Westheimer
Da Camera's Young Artists give an informal perform at the lower Westheimer club.
Performers this month include David Connor, upright bass, who curates this month's
show.
LITTLE DAY MUSIC
Wednesday, December 5, Noon
Grand Foyer, Wortham Theater Center
This month’s free program features trombonist Thomas Hultèn and his quartet performing jazz standards including holiday favorites. The media sponsor is Houston Public Radio KUHA Classical 91.7 FM and KUHF 88.7 FM. A Little Day Music is sponsored by Center Point Energy.
Listen to trombonist Thomas Hulten on Spotify.
DA CAMERA YOUNG ARTIST WHITNEY BULLOCK AND FRIENDS AT AVANTGARDEN
Friday, January 25, 7pm-9pm
AvantGarden, 411 Westheimer
Da Camera's Young Artists give an informal performance at the lower Westheimer club. Performers this month include Whitney Bullock, viola, who curates this month's
show.
Program includes:
Bach Prelude and Bass Potpourri
David Connor, double bass
George Crumb Madrigals, Book 1
Julia Fox, soprano; David Connor, bass; Craig Hauschildt, percussion
George Crumb Madrigals, Book 3
Julia Fox, soprano; Emily Klein, harp; Craig Hauschildt, percussion
Steve Reich Different Trains
Sonja Harasim, violin; Ioana Ioanita, violin; Whitney Bullock, viola; Caroline Nicolas, cello
Terry Riley In C
DA CAMERA YOUNG ARTISTS AT THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE
Saturday, January 26, 2PM-4PM
The Menil Collection, Rothko Chapel, Houston Center for Photography
This quarterly event is Houston's newest cultural block party. At this first event, explore the Houston Museum District's Zone 1. Da Camera Young Artists perform the music of George Crumb at the Rothko Chapel, Steve Reich at the Houston Center for Photography and Songs of Love at The Menil Collection. Each 30-minute performance is presented three times, at 2pm, 2:45pm and 3:30pm. Learn more about The Museum Experience.
MORTON FELDMAN'S ROTHKO CHAPEL
Sunday, February 3, 5 PM
Rothko Chapel
Just announced! Thanks to support from the City of Houston through the Houston Arts Alliance, an instant audio relay of the concert and seating will be available on the plaza outside Rothko Chapel for those not able to be seated inside for the performance.
Da Camera and Rothko Chapel present this free performance in celebration of Da Camera's 25th Anniversary Season. Featuring Kim Kashkashian, viola; Steve Schick, percussion; Sarah Rothenberg, celeste; and Houston Chamber Choir, Robert Simpson, director. Click here for more information about this event. Please note: Rothko Chapel is no longer accepting RSVPs for this event. Priority seating for patrons who made a reservation begins at 4:30. Any seats remaining will be released at 4:45.
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN!
Fables from Around the World
Saturday, February 16, 3:00 PM
The Menil Collection
This program is a family concert created by the Da Camera Young Artists.
The program includes The Great Train Race by Ian Clark; a movement from Erwin Schulhoff's Concertino for flute, viola & double-bass; François Rabbath's Ode to Spain; a musical version of The Tortoise and Hare and Karim Al-Zand's Parizade and the Singing Tree.
The performers are Da Camera Young Artists Aaron Perdue, flute; Ioana Ionita, violin; Whitney Bullock, viola; Caroline Nicolas, cello; David Connor, bass; Geraldine Ong, piano; and Julia Fox, narrator with special guests Jennifer Augello, clarinet and Lindsey Pietrek, percussion.
Recommended for ages 5 and up.
FREE CONCERT: METHODIST SUGAR LAND
Monday, February 18, Noon
Methodist Sugar Land Hospital, 16651 Southwest Freeway, Sugar Land, TX
Free concert by the Da Camera Young Artists.
FREE CONCERT: METHODIST HOSPITAL
Tuesday, February 19, Noon
Methodist Hospital, 6565 Fannin, Texas Medical Center
Free concert by the Da Camera Young Artists.
MENTORS IN MUSIC MASTER CLASS
Wednesday, February 20, Noon
Shepherd School of Music, Rice University
Master class with flutist Camilla Hoitenga.
DA CAMERA YOUNG ARTIST CAROLINE NICOLAS AND FRIENDS
AT AVANTGARDEN
Friday, February 22, 7pm-9pm
AvantGarden, 411 Westheimer
Da Camera's Young Artists give an informal performance at the lower Westheimer club.
A LITTLE DAY MUSIC
Wednesday, March 6, Noon
Grand Foyer, Wortham Theater Center
This month’s free program, A French Perspective, is presented by the Da Camera Young Artists.
Program:
Alborada del gracioso by Maurice Ravel
Psyché by Manuel de Falla
A sa guitare by Francis Poulenc
Chanson madecasses by Maurice Ravel
Suite italienne by Igor Stravinsky
Julia Fox, soprano; Aaron Perdue, flute; Emily Klein, harp; Sonja Harasim, violin; Ioana Ionita, violin; Whitney Bullock, viola; Caroline Nicolas, cello; Geraldine Ong, piano; Craig Hauschildt, conductor
The series continues the first Wednesday of the month: April 3 and May 1.
The media sponsor is Houston Public Radio KUHA Classical 91.7 FM and
KUHF 88.7 FM. A Little Day Music is sponsored by Center Point Energy.
Music for Picasso at the MFAH
in conjunction with the exhibtion Picasso Black and White
Pop-Up Concerts in the galleries with Da Camera Young Artists
War and Peace: From Spain to Paris
Saturday, March 23, 2013, 2pm, 3:30 pm
Free with admission to Picasso Black and White.
Timed entry tickets are required. For tickets and more information, click here. You will be re-directed to the MFAH's web site.
Works of Manuel de Falla, Paul Dessau,François Rabbath, Francis Poulenc and world premieres by Da Camera Young Artist composers Nicolai Jacobsen and Mark Buller
MENTORS IN MUSIC MASTER CLASS:
Diotima String Quartet
Monday, April 8, 2:30 PM
Room 1131, Shepherd School of Music, Rice University
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN! in conjunction with
Menil Community Arts Festival
Saturday, April 20, 11:15 AM
The Menil Collection
Trombonist Thomas Hulten's Hot Vikings Dixieland Band performs to kick off the annual celebration of the arts in the Menil Collection neighborhood. Morea bout the festival at menilcommunityartsfestival.org.
DA CAMERA JAM AT DISCOVERY GREEN
Thursdays in April
Discovery Green
Celebrate Jazz Appreciation Month with this series of free concerts at the downtown park.
Thursday, April 4
6:30: A Tribute to Charlie Parker with Strings featuring Horace Alexander Young and the Da Camera Young Artists
7:30: Yvonne Washington and the Jazz Mix
Thursday, April 11
6:30: Ted Wenglinski Trio
7:30: Monstrosity featuring Joel Fulgham
Thursday, April 18
8:00 PM José-Miguel Yamal Trio, Tenor Saxophone Madness featuring David Caceres, Larry Slezak and Woody Witt
Thursday, April 25
6:30: Conrad Johnson Quintet
7:30: The Conrad Johnson Orchestra
Da Camera of Houston and Discovery Green present Da Camera JAM at Discovery Green, Thursdays in April. Celebrate Jazz in Houston as part of The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History Jazz Appreciation Month (JAM). The series, in its third year, is organized by Da Camera of Houston and Discovery Green with guest artistic advisor Robert “Doc” Morgan, a retired jazz professor from Houston’s High School for the Performing and Visual Arts (HSPVA) who has taught some of today’s great jazz performers. Made possible by support from the Kinder Foundation.
DA CAMERA YOUNG ARTIST IOANA IONITA AND FRIENDS
AT AVANTGARDENFriday, April 26, 7pm-9pm
AvantGarden, 411 Westheimer
Da Camera's Young Artists give an informal performance at the lower Westheimer club. Violinist Ioana Ionita curates this month's show. The program includes tangos by Astor Piazolla; works by J. Gliere and Luciano Berio and selections from the classic jazz recording Charlie Parker with strings featuring saxophonist Horace Alexander Young.
STOP, LOOK AND LISTEN!
Saturday, April 27, 3:00 PM
The Menil Collection
The Da Camera Young Artists perform at the Menil Collection. Da Camera Young Artists (Julia Fox, soprano; Aaron Perdue, flute; Ioana Ionita, violin; Whitney Bullock, viola; Caroline Nicolas, cello; David Connor, bass; Geraldine Ong, piano; Yvonne Chen, piano; Nicolai Jacobsen, composer); Craig Hauschildt, percussion
The program includes:
Igor Stravinsky Sonate pour piano (1924)
Stefano Scodanibbio's Sei Studi for Double Bass (1981-93)
George Crumb three Madrigals from Book I (1965)
Kaija Saariaho Sept Papillons (2000) and Nocturne (1994)
Nicolai Jacobsen Things Invisible (2013; world premiere)
Recommended for ages 6 and up.
A LITTLE DAY MUSIC
Wednesday, May 1, Noon
Grand Foyer, Wortham Theater Center
This month's program celebrates composer Osvaldo Golijov with performances by the Da Camera Young Artists.