Festival participants have a chance to shine in this FREE Houston summer concert series.

Le Chiavi: The Keys to Bel Canto
Vocal Institute Final Concert

Friday, June 6, 2014, Dudley Recital Hall, 7:30 p.m. (FREE)
Joseph Evans and Melanie Sonnenberg, directors
Advanced young artists use the Keys of Bel Canto to unlock the secrets of music by some of opera's greatest composers.

Cynthia Woods Mitchell Young Artist Competition Final Round

Sunday, June 8, 2014, Dudley Recital Hall, 2 p.m. (FREE)
Final competition round featuring solo performances by Festival Orchestra musicians. Come and vote for your favorite performer to receive the Audience Favorite Award!

High School Jazz Institute Final Concert

Friday, June 13, 2014, Moores Opera House, 7 p.m. (FREE)
Noe Marmolejo, director
Talented high school and college jazz musicians perform classical to contemporary repertoire in a big band setting.

Young Artist Chamber Music Concerts

Thursday, June 19, 2014, Dudley Recital Hall, 7 p.m. (FREE)
Small ensemble performances by Orchestra Fellows.

Thursday, June 26, 2014, Dudley Recital Hall, 7 p.m. (FREE)
Small ensemble performances by Orchestra Fellows.

Friday, June 27, 2014, MSM Room 160, 7 p.m. (FREE)
Small ensemble performances by Orchestra Fellows.

High School Piano Institute Recitals

Saturday, June 21, 2014, Dudley Recital Hall, 10 a.m. (FREE)
Nancy Weems, director
Gifted high school pianists perform ensemble works.

Sunday, June 22, 2014, Moores Opera House, 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. (FREE)
Nancy Weems, director
Recitals by gifted high school pianists.