Chorus Notes
February 15, 2000

HOUSTON SYMPHONY CHORUS
2000-2001 SEASON ANNOUNCED:

September 23, 24, 25, 2000
Claus Peter Flor, conductor
Dvorák Stabat Mater

December 7, 9, 10
“A Very Merry Pops”
Michael Krajewski, conductor

December 15, 16, 17, 2000
Robert King, conductor
Handel Messiah

March 31, April 1, 2, 2001
Andreas Delfs, conductor
Scott Holshouser, piano

Beethoven	Fantasia for Piano, Chorus and Orchestra 
Beethoven	Symphony No. 8
Beethoven	Mass in C major

May 4, 6, 7, 2001
David Robertson, conductor

Beethoven		Symphony No. 6, Pastoral 
Prokofiev		Alexander Nevsky

N.A.T.S. MEETING

The Houston chapter of NATS will be sponsoring a spring recital on Sunday, Feb. 20, here in the choral rehearsal hall, from 2:00 - 5:00 p.m. Admission is free, and the recital will feature American songs from Stephen Foster to present. David Ashley White, Dean of the Moores School of Music, is also scheduled to speak. See Sally Hoffecker for more information.

TICKET SIGN-UP CONTINUES

Next week is the final week for Carmina Burana ticket orders to be processed! One complimentary ticket will be available for the Friday or Sunday concert only. Discount tickets are limited to 3 per chorus member. Those individuals who are interested in purchasing additional tickets at full price may do so through the chorus this week and next. All purchased orders will require a second choice listing, and should be paid by credit card.

These performances are expected to be sellouts. The earlier you get your order in, the better chance you have of getting the tickets you want.

Availability information: Friday: good availability
Saturday: limited availability in front & middle orchestra and mezzanine tickets
Sunday: limited availability in grand tier, front & middle orchestra, and mezzanine
Monday: limited availability, except rear orchestra

CARMINA BURANA SCHEDULE:

Regular Rehearsals
(University of Houston)
Tuesdays, February 15 - March 7, 7:00 p.m.

*Piano Rehearsal
(University of Houston)
Tuesday, March 14 7:00-10:00 p.m.

*Orchestra Rehearsals
(Jones Hall)

Wednesday, March 15	7:15-10:00 p.m. 
Thursday, March 16	7:15-10:00 p.m.

Concerts
(Jones Hall)

Friday, March 17	7:15 p.m. 
Saturday, March 18	7:15 p.m.
Sunday, March 19	1:45 p.m.
Monday, March 20	7:15 p.m.

VERDI SCHEDULE:

Regular Rehearsals
(University of Houston)
Tuesdays, Feb. 15- 29, 8:30 p.m.
Tuesdays, March 28 - May 16, 7:00 p.m.

(Re-Auditions, May 12 & 13)

*Piano Rehearsal
(University of Houston)
Wednesday, May 17 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.

*Orchestra Rehearsals
(Jones Hall)

Thursday, May 18	7:15 - 10:00 p.m. 
Friday, May 19		7:15 - 10:00 p.m.

Concerts
(Jones Hall)

Saturday, May 20	7:15 p.m. 
Sunday, May 21		1:45 p.m.
Monday, May 22	7:15 p.m.