January - Texas Music Events Calendar 2009

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TCU Chamber Music Roundup
January 5 - 10
Ed Landreth Hall; TCU
School of Music, Texas Christian University
Dr. Misha Galaganov
TCU Box 297500; Fort Worth, TX 76129
(817) 257-6619
Music: Classical
Activities: Music festival, workshops
The Chamber Music Roundup in Fort Worth provides an opportunity for amateur musicians of all levels to enjoy working in chamber music groups with faculty other music lovers and to learn great compositions written for small ensembles. The tuition fee of $400 includes supervised rehearsals, lectures, master classes, optional orchestra reading, extended education class, master classes, and final performance.

Chamber Music Festival
January 7 - February 1
University of Texas at El Paso, Fort Bliss, El Paso Museum of Art, First Baptist Church, El Dorado High School, El Paso Holocaust Museum
El Paso Pro Musica
Kathrin Berg Pettit
6557 North Mesa; El Paso, TX 79912
(915) 833-9400
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season, Music festival
El Paso Pro Musica's Chamber Music Festival is a month long celebration featuring 30 musicians traveling to El Paso from around the world to perform in concerts during the entire month of January. Collaborations with area museums, schools and Ft. Bliss allows the entire community to enjoy the music and participate in the Festival. World renowned Cellist Zuill Bailey is Artistic Director of El Paso Pro Musica

ASG Annual Songwriter Conference
January 9-11
Embassy Suites Hotel; South Congress at Barton Springs
Austin Songwriters Group
Lee Duffy, Chairman
P.O. Box 2578; Austin, TX 78768
(512) 203-1972
Music: Country, Pop, Rock, Songwriters Semina
Activities: Awards show, Songwriting contests
The 3rd Annual ASG Songwriter Conference hosted by the Austin Songwriters Group will be held this year on Nov. 17-19 at the Embassy Suites Hotel in Austin, Texas. The conference comprises classes and workshops featuring top songwriting and industry professionals as instructors. The conference kicks off on Friday evening with a concert featuring some of the songwriters/instructors. Past performers and songwriter instructors have included Country Music legend Sonny Throckmorton, Monte Warden, Will Sexton, Stephen Doster, Sara Hickman, Kimmie Rhodes, Jim Photoglo and Freebo among others. There are workshops on topics ranging from publishing to song pitching and performance to songcrafting and all things in between intended to benefit the developing songwriter. ASG members receive discounts on conference fees, but conference is open to non-members as well. Enrollment begins in August. For more info, go to: www.austinsongwritersgroup.com .

Windows on Texas 2
January 15-18
Fredricksburg;
Texas Rebel Radio
Arianna F. Carruth
P.O. Box 311; Fredericksburg, TX 78624
(830) 992-9447; (830) 997-2197; Fax (830) 997-2198
Music: Bluegrass, Blues, Country, Cowboy, Rock, Rockabilly
Activities: Music festival
Texas Rebel Radio Network is gearing up for its 7th annual Windows on Texas! Windows on Texas is a four day music festival and industry conference showcasing some of the best emerging talent in Texas and this year is going to be bigger and better than ever. Join us Thursday, January 15th thru Sunday, January 18th as we showcase some amazing Texas talent. The event will kick-off at the Auslander Restaurant & Biergarten in Fredericksburg with the Charlie Shafter Band. We will have several showcases all weekend long with a big culminating bash with none other than headliner Hal Ketchum at Luckenbach Dancehall on Sunday, January 18th. Some venues this year include the Auslander Restaurant & Biergarten, Luckenbach, Hondo's on Main, August Es, Bell Mountain Tasting Room, Bonterra, Red Baron's, Becker Vineyards and many more pending. Artists include Charlie Shafter Band, Hal Ketchum, Brent Allen Band, Arthur Godfrey, Heather Knox, Jay Boy Adams and many more.

International Chopin Piano Competition
January 17
St. Pius X Church; Corpus Christi
Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas
Nina Drath
4610 Abner Drive; Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 853-6771; (361) 854-6807; Fax (361) 853-6771
Music: Classical
Activities: Awards show
The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities born between 1982 and 1992. All applications must be submitted before December 1, 2008. The jury for the competition will consist of prominent European and American judges. Musical Requirements are two etudes, one nocturne, one ballade, one waltz and one contestant's choice. The Competition is open to pianists of all nationalities born between 1982 and 1992. Cash prizes will be awarded to First, Second and Third Place winners. First and Second Prize winners are eligible to compete in the 2010 Grand Prix Competition. Winners' Recital and Luncheon featuring the winners of the Fourteenth Annual International Chopin Piano Competition. Call or fax for details: (361) 853-6771.

Smithville's 14th Annual Opry Night
January 17
American Legion Hall; Loop 230, Smithville
Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce
Mika Spears, PR & Communications
P.O. Box 716; Smithville, TX 78957
(512) 237-2313; Fax (512) 237-2605
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Music festival
Get ready for a toe-tappin' good time on Saturday, January 17th at the 14th Annual Opry Night in Smithville, Texas. The show gets underway at the American Legion Hall off Loop 230 at 7:00 pm and concludes with a dance until midnight. Local favorites will perform their live renditions of country classics made famous by such artists as Bob Wills, George Jones, Merle Haggard, George Strait, Patsy Cline, and many, many more. Backing these amateur artists will be a professional stage band, The Wink Tyler Band. In the tradition of the Grand Ole Opry, about a dozen artists will each perform three songs, reminiscent of those uproarious Nashville nights of the 1950s and 60s. The performances will take place between 7:00 and 9:30 pm. After a brief intermission, the band will strike it up again at 10:00 pm for the dance which concludes at midnight. Tickets are available in advance at the Smithville Chamber of Commerce for $12 each. Admission at the door will be $15 per person. Food and beverages, including beer, will be available to purchase from the American Legion. This event benefits the Smithville Area Chamber of Commerce.

Texarkana RV Music Park Spring Pickin'
January 19 - 25
Texarkana RV Music Park; Texarkana
Sabine Bluegrass
Doylene Dobbs
64 Sam Thomas Road; Texarkana, TX 75501
(903) 255-0408
Come join in the fun! Play music, play games or just listen. Pot luck on Friday. Call for information, RV parking, etc.

Washington's Birthday Celebration
January 22-February 22
Laredo; City wide festival
Washington's Birthday Celebration Association
Angie Cisneros
1819 East Hillside Road; Laredo, TX 78041
(956) 722-0589; (956) 722-0589; Fax (956) 722-5528
Music: Big Band, Bluegrass, Blues, Cajun, Children's, Classical, Country, Dance, Folk/Acoustic, Jazz, R&B, Rap/Hip Hop, Reggae, Rock, Tejano
Activities: County fair, Fiddling contests, Music festival, Street dance
Join us for a blast on the border as we throw the biggest party for George Washington! Find out why we're the Celebration with Something for Everyone! After one hundred and twelve years, the Washington's Birthday Celebration Association (WBCATM) has become a Laredo institution, with its history closely tied to the history of the community. Our focus is to foster a greater understanding between the people of the Americas, to promote Laredo as one of Texas' most patriotic and culturally alive cities and to facilitate a greater sense of civic and national pride within our community and region. We consistently strive to encourage economic growth, tourism and awareness of our great City through the organization of our annual events.

Grounded in Music's Annual Gala Fundraiser
January 22
Grounded In Music
Jacquelyn Sorcic, Executive Director
111 Congress Avenue, Suite 2300; Austin, TX 78701
(512) 470-5148
Please join us for Grounded in Music's Annual Gala Fundraiser January 22, 2009 at the Gibson Showroom. Grounded in Music, a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit corporation, is committed to inspiring underprivileged children to turn to music as a career, hobby, or alternative to life on the streets. The night will include a cocktail reception, silent auction and Live Performance by Special Guest, Patty Griffin. All proceeds from this event will be used to purchase musical instruments for under-privileged youth, provide education in musicianship, teach music theory, develop educational scholarships, and offer music-related opportunities outside of performance. More information about Grounded in Music can be found at www.groundedinmusic.org. Hope to see you there!

Rio Grande Valley International Music Festival
January 23
McAllen Civic Center Auditorium; 10th Street McAllen, TX 78501
South Texas Symphony Association
Dr. Peter Dabrowski, Director/Conductor
P.O. Box 2832; McAllen, TX 78502-2832
(956) 661-1615; Fax (956) 661-1617
Music: Children's, Classical, Pop
Activities: Concert season
Rio Grande Valley International Music Festival features educational concerts, classical, and pops. More than 10,000 Harlingen and other lower Valley area students can enjoy the six elementary concerts. Two programs are presented for first through fifth grade students. The McAllen ISD sends all elementary school children in the district, along with parochial, private, and outlying area school children, to the event. Teachers receive brochures and CDs to familiarize the children with the music they will hear. Featuring the The Valley Symphony Orchestra.

Temple Symphony Orchestra Season PopsConcert
January 24
Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center, Temple College; 2600 South First Street, Temple
Temple Symphony Orchestra
Rick Thomssen
P.O. Box 4241; Temple, TX 76505
(254) 535-4101
Music: Classical
Activities: Concert season
The Temple Symphony Orchestra will continue our triumphant 15th annual season on January 24, 2009 at the Mary Alice Marshall Performing Arts Center in Temple, Texas. The program that evening will feature guest artist Rich Ridenour and the full symphony orchestra for the "AT THE MOVIES" theme. The symphony and guest artist will bring back great memories from movie music from "Pirates of the Caribbean" to "Chariots of Fire" for our audience.

Country Jamboree
January 25
Sweet Home Community Center; Sweet Home
Yoakum C B Club
Kenny Machacek
P.O. Box 681; Yoakum, TX 77995
(361) 293-9034; (361) 798-5759
Music: Country, Cowboy
Activities: Music festival
Annual country jamboree, bar-b-que pork steak dinner serving 11 am till 1pm. To go or eat in hall $7.00 per plate. Continuous music by Amber Digby from 1pm- 6pm. Admission: $8.00 per person. Children under 12 free. Proceeds benefit local organizations. Sponsored by YCBC.

Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas Annual Grand Ball Gala
January 25
Corpus Christi Town Club; Corpus Christi
Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas
Nina Drath
4610 Abner Drive; Corpus Christi, TX 78411
(361) 854-6807; (361) 854-6807; Fax (361) 853-6771
Music: Classical
Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas Annual Grand Ball Gala is held each year at the Corpus Christi Town Club. Since its inception in 1989, the Fryderyk Chopin Society of Texas has endeavored to bring performances of the highest quality to the people of South Texas. The Society has also provided opportunities for talented pianists to perform in South Texas and has sponsored piano competitions for young artists.

I've Made a Record...Now What?
January 28
The Show Room at Dave and Busters; 6010 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77057
Best in Texas Magazine
Katie Key
2500 Tanglewilde, Suite 106; Houston, TX 77063
(713) 952-9221; Fax (713) 952-1207
Music: Country
Activities: Workshop
"I've got a band...Now What?" "I've written a song...Now What?" "I've made a record...Now What?" Who Should Attend? And why? Artists: Experts show you how to get it done! Pre-registration is only $109 before January 7. Musicians registration includes lunch, seminar and workbook! Keynote Speaker is a Texas artist who tells the story of doing it on his own - and how he got help along the way. Interviewed by Ed Shane with audience Q & A.

Concert for the Cure
January 28
Sunset Station; 1174 East Commerce Street
Concert for the Cure Foundation
Amy Walton
One Trinity Place ; San Antonio, TX 78212
(210) 279-5122
Music: Country, Rock
Activities: Music festival, Benefit
The 4th annual Concert for the Cure will take place Wednesday, January 28, 2009 at Sunset Station in San Antonio. The lineup includes Eli Young Band, Paul Eason, Scott Wiggins Band, and Aaron Einhaus. Tickets are available on Ticketmaster, and 100% of the net proceeds go to the American Cancer Society and a program called Camp Discovery, which is a summer camp for children with cancer. Concert for the Cure is completely run by students from Trinity University. We also recently established the Concert for the Cure Foundation, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, to help with fundraising for the event.

The San Antonio Talent Fest and Business Expo
January 29-31
Auditorium Shores; 401 Villita Street, San Antonio, TX 78205
Chae'-Dee Entertainment
Quinn Dixon
P.O. Box 34831; San Antonio, TX 78265
(210) 967-6348
Music: Children's, Christian, R&B, Rap/Hip Hop
Activities: Trade show/convention
The San Antonio Talent Fest and Business Expo (formerly the Urban Music Festival -San Antonio) will take place January 29-31, 2009 in San Antonio TX. On Thursday January 29 we will present our "urban music night", January 30th we will host all live music, bands and acoustic sets. On Saturday January 31st all other artists not showcased will be presented. We will feature: artist showcases; entertainment business workshops such as asset protection, copyrights, music licensing etc.; a panel discussion and a model search. Our prizes consist of services that have proved to be beneficial to the contestants. In our first year our grand prize totaled over $4,000.00 and consisted of a hot air balloon ride, a three song demo, a photo shoot, a free 2 hour legal consultation and more. Our second year gave our winners their personal showcase and a three song demo among other prizes. Our third year awarded trophies to our winners as well as free piano rental, free voice lessons, free 2 hour legal consultation and a three song demo. Our merchandise vendors are have been a cross section of our community and have consisted of photographers, music producers, video production companies, attorneys, just to name a few and our talent has consisted of singers, singer-songwriters, dancers, and bands. Our talent represents and embraces all genres of music and all ages. Our goal is to constantly improve. Some of our grand prizes will consist of paid registration fees and or admission to other awards shows and music events such as the CMA fanfare in Nashville, TN. Some of speakers and workshop presenters have been Casey Monahan with the governor's music office, Spot Barnett, Johnny Martinez, Attorney David Garcia and more. Our goal is to educate, inspire, encourage and expose our contestants. We also encourage NETWORKING ! NETWORKING ! NETWORKING !

Carnaval Brasileiro
January 31
Palmer Events Center; 900 Barton Springs Road
Carnaval Austin
Mike Quinn
6100 Shoal Creek Blvd; Austin, TX 78757
(512) 452-6832
Music: World Beat, Samba
Activities: Music festival, Costume Ball
Carnaval Brasileiro is now the largest INDOOR Brazilian carnaval ball in the known universe. Live music, wacky costumes and non-stop dancing make this Austin's biggest, and longest running party. Local act Academicos Da Opera consists of 35 drummers and 15 dancers in totally nutty costumes.

"Audience Choice" Big Spring Symphony Orchestra
January 31
Big Spring Municipal Auditorium; 310 East Third, Big Spring, TX
Big Spring Symphony Association
Big Spring Symphony Association
808 Scurry; Big Spring, TX 79720
(432) 264-7223; (432) 263-8235
Music: Christian, Classical, Folk/Acoustic
Activities: Concert season
Audience Choice, 8 p.m. Yes, you’ve been asking for these pieces and now you get your wishes. These are pieces that audience members have actually asked for recently. We’ve been taking notes, so we know you’ll always remember the ‘Audience Choice!' Featuring: Sijing Ye, piano, Dr. Susan Baer, violin, Anna Whitlock Henry, flute, Sigurd, harpsichord, Mendelssohn: Hebrides Overture, Tchaikovsky: Piano Concerto No 1, I, Rachmaninoff: Piano Concerto No. 2, I, Ravel: Bolero, Bach: Brandenburg Concerto #5.

Zeta Zydeco and Step Show
January 31
Old Settlers; 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock
Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Inc., Pi Omega Zeta Chapter
Linda Y. Jackson; President
P.O. Box 579; Round Rock, TX 78680
(512) 252-0563; Fax (512) 252-0405
Music: Blues, Cajun, R&B
Activities: Music festival, Step Show
The Tenth Annual Zeta Zydeco Dance and Step Show held at Old Settlers, which is located at 3300 Palm Valley Blvd, Round Rock, TX 78665, is a family-friendly event. The event starts with the step show from 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. before J.J. Caillier: The Zydeco Knockout takes the stage for an evening of Zydeco music mixed with rhythm, blues, old favorites, and more at 7 p.m.. Merchant vendors, showcasing everything from jewelry to home products add variety to the event. Zydeco tickets are available in advance for $10 or at the door for $15. Step show tickets are $5 at the door only. Proceeds benefit the scholarship programs of the Pi Omega Zeta Chapter. For tickets, to compete in the step show, or to reserve merchant space, call (512) 252-0563.