Symphony North of Houston Announces Late Spring Concert & Young Artist Winners
Symphony North of Houston invites the community to its Late Spring Concert & Young Artist Winners performance on Sunday, May 17, 2026, at 4:00 PM at Salem Lutheran Church in Tomball, Texas. This special event will be the final concert of Symphony North’s 50th Anniversary Season, bringing a milestone year of music-making to a celebratory close.
The program will be presented under the conducting of Dr. Karl Blench and will celebrate the remarkable young musicians selected as Symphony North’s 2026 Young Artist Competition 1st Place Category Winners. For nearly three decades, Symphony North has provided a meaningful platform for gifted young performers to appear as soloists with a full orchestra, and this year’s winners continue that proud tradition.
The afternoon will feature an exciting and varied program, including Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony, arranged and orchestrated by Dr. Karl Blench, along with concerto performances by the 2026 Young Artist winners. Audiences will hear Jonathan Zhang, 1st Place Winds, performing Ingolf Dahl’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone; Gabrielle Shin, 1st Place Strings, performing the first movement of Felix Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E minor; and Carl Rubly, 1st Place Piano, performing the first movement of Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1.
Together, these young artists represent the talent, discipline, and promise of the next generation of classical musicians. Their performances with Symphony North will offer audiences an inspiring opportunity to experience exceptional student artistry alongside the full sound and support of a community orchestra.
The program also includes Wild Symphony, a lively orchestral work based on the musical storytelling of bestselling author Dan Brown. With its imaginative spirit and colorful orchestration, Wild Symphony offers a family-friendly addition to an afternoon centered on musical discovery, creativity, and celebration.
For those looking to enjoy live orchestral music while supporting local arts and young musicians, the Late Spring Concert & Young Artist Winners performance promises a memorable afternoon of artistry, achievement, and community. Symphony North of Houston looks forward to welcoming patrons, families, friends, and music lovers on May 17 for this special spring concert and the close of its 50th Anniversary Season.
Concert Details
What: Symphony North of Houston — Late Spring Concert & Young Artist Winners
When: Sunday, May 17, 2026 — 4:00 p.m.
Where: Salem Lutheran Church, 22601 Lutheran Church Rd, Tomball, TX 77377
Conductor: Dr. Karl Blench
Season: Final concert of Symphony North’s 50th Anniversary Season
Admission: By donation at the door or online
Program
- Dan Brown’s Wild Symphony
Arranged and orchestrated by Dr. Karl Blench - Ingolf Dahl’s Concerto for Alto Saxophone
Featuring Jonathan Zhang, 1st Place Winds - Felix Mendelssohn’s Concerto in E minor, 1st movement
Featuring Gabrielle Shin, 1st Place Strings - Sergei Prokofiev’s Piano Concerto No. 1, 1st movement
Featuring Carl Rubly, 1st Place Piano
Supporting Symphony North
Symphony North of Houston is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit community orchestra. Admission is by donation, either at the door or online. Donations support concerts, educational opportunities, and Symphony North’s ongoing commitment to making orchestral music accessible throughout North Houston and Tomball.
This concert is funded in part by the Texas Commission on the Arts.
About Symphony North of Houston
Symphony North of Houston is a community-based orchestra bringing classical music to North Houston and Tomball, with a long-standing commitment to accessible concerts and to encouraging young musicians through its annual Young Artist Competition.
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