Festival Hill News
 | 50th Anniversary Gala - A Golden Jubilee of Music - April 18, 2020 Save the Date for Round Top Festival Institute's 50th Anniversary Gala, slated for Saturday, April 18, 2020 on the Festival Hill campus. Join us as we celebrate 50 years of excellence in art education and music while we set the stage for the future of Round Top Festival Institute. More Information |
 | Violinist Tomas Cotik to Perform on October 26 Violinist Tomas Cotik will perform a solo recital in the Edythe Bates Old Chapel at 3:00 pm on Saturday, October 26. Hailed by renowned conductor Michael Tilson Thomas as "an excellent violinist," Dr. Cotik is internationally recognized as a soloist, chamber musician, and teacher. He has performed hundreds of recitals and chamber music concerts around the globe. Adult $25. Student $10. General seating. Lunch will be available prior to the concert at 12:45 PM in the Menke House Dining Hall, by reservation only. Purchase meals when you purchase your concert tickets in advance online or by phone. The buffet-style pre-concert meal has become a favorite among concertgoers. Overnight accommodations are available on campus. Buy Tickets Now |
 | Theatre Forum Focuses on Footlights and the Silver Screen November 1-3 Register now for the 22nd Annual Theatre Forum at Round Top. Held on the beautiful Festival Hill campus Friday through Sunday, November 1-3, this year's Theatre Forum will explore the connections between Theatre and Film. Both genres have been in a passionate affair for the last century, informing each other, competing with each other and inspiring each other. Spend the three-day weekend attending Performances and Talks by presenters Brad Sayles, James Belcher, B.J. Dodge, Sayda Trujillo, Ann Thompson, Felicia Hardison Londré, Tom Foral, Kate Pogue, and forum producer Sonja Bruzauskas. The schedule of events also offers a tour of grounds and buildings, morning walks, and appetizing meals in the Victorian-style Menke House dining hall. Overnight accommodations are available. More Information |
 | Houston Brass Band November 16 at Festival Hill Houston Brass Band will return to the Festival Concert Hall stage at 3:00 pm on Saturday, November 16. Led by Houston Symphony trumpeter Robert Walp, the band will perform a lively and entertaining program of British brass band music. Adult $25. Student $10. General seating. Lunch will be available prior to the concert at 12:45 PM in the Menke House Dining Hall, by reservation only. Purchase meals when you buy your concert tickets in advance online or by phone. The buffet-style pre-concert meal has become a favorite among concertgoers. Overnight accommodations are available on campus. Buy Tickets Now |
 | Nutcracker Ballet at Festival Hill December 14 Round Top Festival Institute will once again present Tchaikovsky's holiday classic ballet, The Nutcracker. This year's production celebrates the 12th annual performance danced by Ovation Ballet Company, a youth ballet company in residency at Dancers Workshop in Austin. The legendary ballet will be one show only in the Festival Concert Hall on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at 4 PM. Tickets for the ballet are $40 for adults and $20 for students. All seating is general admission. Group sales are available by calling 979-249-3129. Buy Tickets Now |
 | 2019-2020 August-to-April Concert Series The 2019-2020 August-to-April Concert Series Events are listed below. Tickets are available online or by calling the Institute office at 979-249-3129. Adult $25-$30. Student $10. Overnight accommodations are available on concert weekends. Call the office at 979-249-3129 or email reservations@festivalhill.org to reserve a room. EVENTS: - Tomas Cotik, Violin, Saturday, October 26, 2019, 3:00 PM, Edythe Bates Old Chapel Lunch at 12:45 PM (by reservation only) - Houston Brass Band, Saturday, November 16, 2019, 3:00 PM, Concert Hall Lunch at 12:45 PM (by reservation...... Read More |
