Immerse yourself in ROCO’s Season 21 festivities, which begin with the illustrious 40-piece orchestra’s vibrant, adventurous performance, including multiple premieres about everything from canine rescues to riptides, and end with the Season of the Senses Soirée, a celebration set in the visual wonder of Artechouse, Houston’s destination for innovative and immersive digital and experiential art.
This season, we are ecstatic and honored to announce the recipients of our annual awards:
Steve Vai
Wildcatting in the Arts Awardee
We can’t say enough about the legendary Steve Vai — a three-time GRAMMY Award-winning virtuoso guitarist, singer, composer, and masterful producer. Vai has stretched himself throughout his career, showcasing his far-reaching versatility, whether playing challenging music, arranging rock material for performance, or creating original compositions in his collaborations with orchestras worldwide. On top of his long and enviable career, he makes time to educate and even established the Make a Noise Foundation to help aspiring musicians. Steve Vai’s boundless creativity and technical brilliance have redefined the landscape of music.
Kensinger Donnelly
Corporate Pillar of the Arts
As a shining example of community-focused leadership in investment and project management, the firm has decades of success purposefully connecting people with space and structure to move their visions forward. The company thrives under the guidance of Frank Donnelly—an unwavering champion of the arts, a cherished former ROCO Board Chair, and the spirited heart of the ROCO fan club.
Guests will be captivated not only by ROCO’s concert but also by exploring Artechouse and the savory and sweet menu of flavorful bites and aromatic cocktails that complement the evening’s experience. Whether mingling and socializing in the chic cocktail lounge, exploring and interacting with performers in a playful crafted musician scavenger hunt throughout the space, or enjoying time with guests for a seated plated dinner, guests will enjoy a night that hits all the senses—something to see, hear, taste, feel, and never forget!
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Single Tickets Available Starting August 1st!
WHEN:
Saturday, September 27th
Season-opening concert: 5:00 PM
Post-concert Season Soirée: 7:30 PM (Cocktails and heavy hors d’oeuvres are included for all. Certain sponsorship levels include the option for a full-service, plated dinner.)
WHERE:
Concert: The Church of St. John the Divine, 2450 River Oaks Blvd, Houston, TX 77019
Soirée: Artechouse, W. 6th Street Houston, TX 77007
Valet parking provided at both locations.
WEAR:
Wear whatever makes you feel fabulous!
“At ROCO, I see everything from blue jean jackets to fur coats”
– ROCO Supporter, C. Smith
Wendy Burks and Jane Johnson,
Season of the Senses Soirée Co-Chairs
Jane and Wendy proudly join to introduce new audiences to ROCO through this special event. Jane, ROCO’s current Board Chair, is a devoted music lover and a respected leader in business, education, the arts, and community. Wendy is a passionate Champion of the Arts, with a meaningful impact felt in Houston, the Texas Hill Country, and far beyond.
Soirée Host Committee
Bill Baldwin • Kim Braswell • Dr. Gregory Scott Brown and Mrs. Taylor C. Brown
Gayl and Chuck Carlberg • Kobi and Sagit Halperin • Karen and David Haug
Adrianna and Nathaniel Higgins • Anita Jenson • Bailey and Mary Catherine Jones
Mary Labanowski • Susan LaRonde • Chi-Chi and Bent Johansen • Lona McManus
Amanda McMillian and Benjamin Holloway • Uyen Nguyen • Kristie and Anthony Peterman
Connie Pfeiffer • Paul Provost • Dena Rafte • Gary and Debra Reese • Mary Caroline Scofield
Kim Selber • Taylor Shaunfield • Millette and Haag Sherman • Rebecca Upchurch
Individual Sponsorship Levels
FOUNDER – $50,000
Musician-level benefits, plus:
- Personal greeting and table visit from Steve Vai, Wildcatting in the Arts Awardee, at your table, and an official group photo of your table during the event
- Steve Vai memorabilia
- An upgraded, reserved table of 10 with Alecia Lawyer, ROCO’s dynamic Founder and Artistic Director, seated at your table inside the immersive space (full-service plated dinner)
- The opportunity to have an interactive experience in your home exploring the world of conducting with one of our ROCO conductors and our Founder and Artistic Director, Alecia Lawyer
- Signed scores for 10 guests signed by the composer of one of the opening concert’s world premiere commissions
CONDUCTOR – $25,000
Musician-level benefits, plus:
- Steve Vai memorabilia
- An upgraded, reserved table of 10 with Delyana Lazarova, ROCO’s Artistic Partner and conductor for the evening’s concert, seated at your table inside the immersive space (full-service plated dinner)
- The opportunity to have an interactive experience in your home exploring the world of conducting with one of our ROCO conductors and our Founder and Artistic Director, Alecia Lawyer
- One score signed by the composer of one of the opening concert’s world premiere commissions
COMPOSER – $10,000
Musician-level benefits, plus:
- An upgraded, reserved table of 10 with one of the commissioned composers from the evening’s concert, seated at your table inside the immersive space (full-service plated dinner)
- One score signed by the composer of one of the opening concert’s world premiere commissions
MUSICIAN – $5,000
- One reserved table of 10 with a ROCO musician seated at your table inside one of the exhibit spaces (includes food stations for buffet style plated dinner)
- Entry for 10 to the Soirée, including passed food, drinks, and exhibit exploration
- 10 tickets to attend ROCO’s season 21 opening concert
- Recognition in ROCO’s In Concert program for the Season 21 opening concert
PATRON – $2,500
- Reserved cocktail table in cocktail lounge with 4 seats
- Entry for 4 to the Soirée, including passed food, drinks, and exhibit exploration
- 4 tickets to attend ROCO’s season 21 opening concert
- Recognition in ROCO’s In Concert program for the Season 21 opening concert
ENTHUSIAST (In-Person Ticket) – $300 – *Individual tickets to the Soirée go on sale August 1st
- Entry for 1 to the Soirée, including passed food, drinks in the Cocktail Lounge and exhibit exploration
- 1 ticket to attend ROCO’s season 21 opening concert
- Recognition in ROCO’s In Concert program for the Season 21 opening concert
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Location
Artechouse Houston
600 West 6th Street
Houston, TX, USA
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