Young Professionals Backstage

YPB is a society of young professionals under 40 that mixes behind-the-scenes access and up-in-front support of the Houston Symphony. If you enjoy music, want to be more connected to the Houston arts scene, or like meeting new people with similar interests, YPB is for you!

Click here for the 2010-2011 YPB Brochure!  

 


 

Announcing the 2010-2011 YPB Season!


One O’Clock Swings!
Friday, Nov. 12, 2010
Brett Mitchell,
conductor
The Houston Symphony teams up with the esteemed University of North Texas One O’Clock Lab Band to form the biggest band in Texas. This extravaganza will feature songs from jazz greats like Duke Ellington, Count Basie and John Coltrane.
Ravel’s Spain with Bolero
Friday, Feb. 11, 2011
Hans Graf,
Conductor
Join The Houston Symphony in collaboration with Rice University’s Shepherd School of Music for a night in Spain, including one of the most popular works ever written, Ravel’s Bolero.
Tribute to Ray Charles with Ellis Hall
Friday, May 27, 2011
Michael Krajewski,
conductor
“Let the Good Times Roll” with Ellis Hall as he performs the best of Ray Charles. A former protégé of Charles, Hall pays tribute to his friend in a concert dedicated to his music and memory with hits like “I Can’t Stop Loving You” and “Hit the Road Jack.”

The YPB 3-concert Subscription includes these three concerts, a pre-concert YPB mixer on the Mezzanine level of Jones Hall and a post-concert After Party with free drinks and tasty bites!

YPB Subscriber Benefits
YPB subscribers get the best value! Our specially priced 3-, 6- or 9-concert packages start at only $108 and already include the $75 membership fee and benefits. That's like getting 3 concerts and all the added benefits for just $11 per concert!

  • Low price – Save more than 35% on tickets and get a 20% discount on single tickets to additional concerts*.
  • FREE drink – We’ll give you one free pre-concert drink at Jones Hall for each of the concerts in your subscription package.
  • Networking opportunities – Through partnerships with other arts organizations and volunteer activities, YPB is the perfect place to grow your professional circle.
  • FREE parking and exchange privileges – If you purchase a 9-concert subscription, you’re eligible to receive free parking and can exchange your tickets to another performance for free!
  • Up-close contact with Houston Symphony – You’ll have the chance to meet Symphony musicians, and can purchase discounted tickets to social events like the Houston Symphony Ball and After Party.

*Excludes Symphony Specials and is limited to availability

YPB Subscription Prices for 2010-2011:

3-concert Base Package $108
Includes subscriber benefits, 3 official YPB concerts + After Parties
6-concert Package $177
Includes the base package plus 3 additional Thursday/Friday night concerts of your choice!
9-concert Package $228
Includes the base packages plus 6 additional Thursday/Friday night concerts of your choice, PLUS free parking and free exchange privileges

To subscribe click here or call (713) 224-7575 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.

Click here to see a list of all 2010-2011 concerts. Subscribers who want the 6- or 9-concert package can choose any of these concerts to complete your package. Excludes Symphony Specials.

 
Don't want a subscription? YPB Membership Benefits
Membership in YPB is $75 annually. YPB non-subscriber members can:
  • Attend events free, including lectures, happy hours, open rehearsals and the pre-concert mixer at official YPB concerts
  • Purchase single tickets to official YPB concert events for $25 each, which include a post-concert after party with free drinks and hors d'oeuvres
  • Purchase single tickets at a 20% discount
To purchase a membership click here or call (713) 224-7575 Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.


If you’d like to become more involved with YPB, we’re always looking for dedicated and passionate volunteers to help during our events and throughout the season. For more information about opportunities available, please contact Melissa Seuffert at ypb@houstonsymphony.org.