The Woodlands, TX – The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, home of The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, hosts approximately 4,000 fourth graders from Conroe Independent School District for Fine Arts Education Day May 28 at 10:30 a.m.  This program is designed to introduce CISD fourth graders to orchestral music and the various instruments in band and orchestra.

Conroe Independent School District fourth graders cheer for Fine Arts Education Day. Fine Arts Education Day held May 28 is a program designed to introduce CISD fourth graders to orchestral music and the various instruments in band and orchestra. Photo by Ted Washington.

For the first time ever, this event features the Houston Symphony as part of its David Dewhurst Symphony Explorer Concerts, curriculum-focused programming that examines orchestral music as it relates to the world. This year’s program, Coming to America led by Brett Mitchell, demonstrates how immigration has helped shape the United States of America.  Not only did new arrivals to our country bring their language, traditions and everyday culture—they brought their music!  Hear selections by Bernstein, Dvořák, Stravinsky, Williams and other great composers.

Fine Arts Education Day is a FREE program produced by The Pavilion in conjunction with CISD and the Houston Symphony. 

Students line up for Fine Arts Education day at The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion May 28. The Houston Symphony, under the direction of Brett Mitchell, performs for the Conroe Independent School District fourth graders. Photo by Ted Washington.

For more information regarding upcoming events at The Pavilion, call 281-363-3300 or visit www.woodlandscenter.org.

The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion's 2008 Performing Arts Season is generously sponsored by the Community Associations of The Woodlands, Houston Community Newspapers, Mosquito Nix, The Pavilion Partners, The Wortham Foundation and Continental Airlines, official airline of The Pavilion.

Media Contact:
Courtney Galle, Marketing & PR Manager, 281-210-1113 cgalle@woodlandscenter.org
Cindy DuBois, Director of Marketing & Education, 281-210-1109 cdubois@woodlandscenter.org

2005 Lake Robbins Drive · The Woodlands, TX 77380
Tel: 281-364-3010 · Fax: 281-364-3011
www.woodlandscenter.org

Founded in 1990, The Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion is part of The Center for the Performing Arts at The Woodlands, a nonprofit 501 (c)(3) organization that provides diverse, high-quality performing arts events for the entertainment and enrichment of a broad regional audience. Through numerous educational and community outreach programs, The Center is a catalyst for attracting new audiences to the performing arts and building strong ties between the arts and educational institutions.