2017-2018 Fine & Performing Arts Brochure

Music Faculty in Recital

September 13, 2017 at 2:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center
The college’s music faculty invite you to share a musical journey with them. Faculty members will present
selections according to their specialty.

Tomball’s Top Talent

September 23, 2017, All Day, Beckendorf Conference Center
You are invited to share your talents! Award winners receive scholarship funds. This event is open to everyone.
Register at LoneStar.edu/tomball-music.

Night of Song: “Viva Italia!”

October 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., Beckendorf Conference Center
Spend an evening in Italy with us - it’s National Italian American Month and, in celebration, LSC-Tomball
musicians are exploring Italian language, culture, and music through the song literature of the centuries. Enjoy
light Italian-themed refreshments in an evening that will culminate in our own special version of “That’s Amore!”

Fall Music Concert: A Halloween Spooktacular

October 24, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center
This Halloween themed and family friendly event features the LSC-Tomball Concert Choir, Jazz Band, and
department musicians offering a rousing selection of seasonal favorites. The incredible Tomball Intermediate
School Choir will be joining us - bring the family!

Student Musicians in Recital

November 1, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. (vocalists); and 3:00 p.m. (instrumentalists), Performing Arts Center
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear outstanding student musicians in performance!

The Game’s Afoot by Ken Ludwig

November 10–12, 2017 at 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center
It is December 1936 and Broadway star William Gillette, admired the world over for his leading role in the play
Sherlock Holmes, has invited his fellow cast-members to his Connecticut castle for a weekend of revelry. But
when one of the guests is stabbed to death, the festivities in this isolated house of tricks and mirrors quickly turn
dangerous. Then it’s up to Gillette himself, as he assumes the persona of his beloved Holmes, to track down the
killer before the next victim appears. The danger and hilarity are non-stop in this glittering whodunit set during
the Christmas holidays.

Tomball Community Holiday Music Extravaganza

December 5, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center
Celebrate the spirit of the season with LSC-Tomball musicians and special guest artists from our community. It’s a
not-to-be-missed start to your holiday season!

A Few Flakes: Christmas with Houston Chamber Ringers

December 16, 2017 at 7:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center
The Houston Chamber Ringers is a professional handbell ensemble which has been featured in concerts and
festivals across the country. Their holiday concerts are entertaining and filled with fabulous new and beloved
holiday tunes.

Terra Nostra Ensemble in Concert

February 1, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center
Terra Nostra Ensemble is Houston’s innovative new ensemble dedicated to the performance, promotion, and
preservation of music by Latin-American and Iberian composers. Join us for an evening of remarkable music,
performed by five distinguished musicians. www.terranostraensemble.com

Music Faculty in Recital

February 7, 2018 at 2:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center
The college’s music faculty invite you to share a musical journey with them. Faculty members will present
selections according to their specialty.

Night of Song: Singer’s Choice

February 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., Beckendorf Conference Center
What does it take to skillfully sing and interpret? On this evening, we’ll explore the technique and approach
required to perform diverse genres. Come on out and hear gifted students connect to meaningful text and music –
they will be sharing their perspectives with you!

TCCSTA State Play Festival Entry

February 22 - 24, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center
This is the Texas Community College Speech and Theatre Association State Play Festival entry. LSC-Tomball
Drama competes with many colleges from across the state of Texas. The event occurs over a four-day period with
two adjudicators critiquing and ranking each play. TCCSTA is a wonderful student experience, enabling them to
see other community college productions from around Texas. LSC-Tomball has brought home superiors and best
acting awards for many years..

An Evening of Jazz with the LSC-Tomball Jazz Ensemble

March 8, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center
Don’t miss this fun evening of music featuring jazz standards and student performances – all for the delight of the
crowd!

Spring Music Concert

March 22, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center
This concert features the LSC-Tomball Concert Choir and department musicians offering a rousing selection of
classical and contemporary pieces.

Conducting Workshop with Maestro Brad Bouley (open to the public)

March 24, 2018, All Day, Beckendorf Conference Center
Maestro Bouley, Founder and Artistic Director of Texas Master Chorale, will be leading sessions on various
aspects of musical analysis and conducting technique. Contact the Music Department at 281.401.1845 for more
information about participating as a conducting fellow, singer, or observer.

Greater North Houston Music Festival

Week of April 2, 2018, Multiple Venues at LSC-Tomball
LSC-Tomball will proudly host the Greater North Houston Music Festival. The mission of the festival is to showcase
the work of dedicated music educators and students, provide a positive environment in which to perform and
receive feedback, and bring together the community of music educators in the region for collaborative ventures
and idea sharing. Performance ensembles from K-12 schools around the region will be featured.

Student Musicians in Recital

April 4, 2018 at 2:00 p.m. (vocalists) and 3:00 p.m. (instrumentalists), Performing Arts Center
Don’t miss this opportunity to hear outstanding student musicians in performance!

A Night of Short Plays

April 26 - 28, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., Black Box Theatre

Plays directed by LSC-Tomball students and written by LSC-Tomball students and various authors, this delightful
evening highlights the talents of LSC-Tomball students as directors and playwrights. It is always an exciting
evening of raw talent that is a must see by audiences.

Year-End Musical Showcase

May 1, 2018 at 7:00 p.m., Performing Arts Center

You’ve listened to our faculty and students perform all year long – now, enjoy this culminating experience of a
year’s worth of work! Extraordinary student artists, performance ensembles, and music faculty join together to
produce a memorable evening of music.

Musical: The Drowsy Chaperone
Music and Lyrics by Lisa Lambert and Greg Morrison; Book by Bob Martin and Don McKellar

July 12 - 15, 2018 at 7:30 p.m., Performing Arts Center
Winner of 5 Tony Awards (including Best Book and Best Original Score), The Drowsy Chaperone is a loving
send-up of the Jazz age musical featuring one show-stopping song and dance number after another. The Drowsy
Chaperone is a masterful meta-musical, poking fun at all the tropes that characterize the musical theatre genre.

All productions are subject to change due to availability of rights.

FINE ARTS EXHIBITS

José Luis Reyes
Exhibit

September - October at
LSC-Tomball; Exhibit Opening

Reception: September 8
Fall 2017 exhibits at LSC-
Tomball include the paintings of
Venezuelan artist José Luis Reyes,
whose interests traverse a range
of subjects, landscapes and city

scenes.

Sande Larson Exhibit

February - March at LSC-Tomball

The LSC-Tomball art gallery will
feature the work of Texas artist Sande
Larson, whose specialty is pottery
and color, during the Spring 2018
semester.

TICKETS

Tickets for all paid performances,
including season tickets, can be
purchased online at
LoneStar.edu/arts-tomball

Lone Star College-Tomball PAC Box Office: 281.401.1889
30555 Tomball Parkway Drama Dept.: 281.357.3654
Tomball, TX 77375 Music Dept.: 281.401.1845
LoneStar.edu/arts-tomball PAC Manager: 281.401.1890

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