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It’s ! Here vare some upcoming events at the Moores School of Music!

Faculty Recital: Eunghee Cho, Cello and Timothy Hester, Piano. October 6, at 7:30 PM in Dudley Recital Hall

Piano Students of Andrew Staupe, October 7 at 6:00 PM in Dudley Recital Hall

Cho Cello Student Project: October 8 at 7:30 PM in Dudley Recital Hall

Concerto Competition – Final Round: October 10 at 7:00 PM in Dudley Recital Hall

UH Choirs Featuring Adore, Floreat, and Rhapsody: October 14 at 1:15 PM in the Moores Opera House Lobby.

A.I Lack visiting Artist Series: Bokyung Byun, Guitar Recital, in partnership with Guitar Houston: October 16, at 8:00 PM in the Choral Recital Hall.

All the events in this post are free and open to the public

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Congratulations to the Moores School Symphony Orchestra, UH Choirs, Houston Symphony Chorus, and our amazing voice faculty on the sold-out success of Beethoven 9!

Here are some of the future events coming up at the Moores School of Music:

Choir Concert: New Voices – September 28 at 7:30 PM in the Moores Opera House

Faculty Artist Series: Spanish Nights with Jeremy Garcia, Guitar – September 29 at 7:30 PM in the Choral Recital Hall (MSM 160)

Faculty Artist Series: An American Quilt in Song with MSM Vocal Arts Faculty – September 29 at 7:30 PM in the Moores Opera House

Studio Recital, Part 1- Piano Students of Andrew Staupe - September 30 at 6:00 PM in the Dudley Recital Hall.

MSM Bands Opening Concert: Featuring Rich DeRosa’s world premiere The Big Sound – October 4, at 2:00 PM in the Moores Opera House



Selected events do require tickets. To purchase: click here: https://kgmcaboxoffice.universitytickets.com/w/

A monumental achievement in classical music, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (“Choral Symphony”) unites orchestra, choir, and vocal soloists in a powerful celebration of humanity, hope, and joy. From its dramatic opening to the triumphant “Ode to Joy” finale, the work transcends musical boundaries, bringing voices and instruments together in one of the most inspiring artistic statements ever composed. Bold, uplifting, and timeless, Beethoven’s Ninth remains a testament to the enduring power of music to unite us all.
Experience Beethoven’s final symphony performed by the Moores School Symphony Orchestra alongside the University of Houston Concert Chorale and Houston Symphony Chorus under the direction of Franz Anton Krager and Anthony J. Maglione. This powerful collaboration brings together chorus, orchestra, and soloists for one of the most celebrated works in music history.

🗓️ September 26, 7:30pm
📍 Moores Opera House
🎟️ Tickets on sale at kgmcaboxoffice.universitytickets.com

A monumental achievement in classical music, Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 (“Choral Symphony”) unites orchestra, choir, and vocal soloists in a powerful celebration of humanity, hope, and joy. From its dramatic opening to the triumphant “Ode to Joy” finale, the work transcends musical boundaries, bringing voices and instruments together in one of the most inspiring artistic statements ever composed. Bold, uplifting, and timeless, Beethoven’s Ninth remains a testament to the enduring power of music to unite us all.

Experience Beethoven’s final symphony performed by the Moores School Symphony Orchestra alongside the University of Houston Concert Chorale and Houston Symphony Chorus under the direction of Franz Anton Krager and Anthony J. Maglione. This powerful collaboration brings together chorus, orchestra, and soloists for one of the most celebrated works in music history.

Featured Soloists
Cynthia Clayton, soprano
Melanie Sonnenberg, mezzo-soprano
Zachary Averyt, tenor
Timothy Jones, bass-baritone

🗓️ September 26, 7:30pm
📍 Moores Opera House

🎟️ Tickets on sale at kgmcaboxoffice.universitytickets.com

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