Events

On October 10, 2026, The Nucleus Orchestral Program TX had the honor of participating in Raíces Unidas 2026, a special celebration of the culture, traditions, and talent of our Hispanic community.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Dr. Marisela Jiménez, from Economic Development Partnerships, for supporting this meaningful initiative, and to CHL English Academy of the Americas for inviting us and strengthening a valuable partnership that allows us to join forces and create new opportunities for our community.

At The Nucleus, we believe in the power of partnerships to transform lives. Our commitment is to continue bringing music, the arts, and education to children, young people, and families, promoting inclusion, cultural development, and community growth.

Honoring our roots, strengthening our partnerships, and building a brighter future together through the power of music.

On October 2, 2026, The Nucleus Orchestral Program had the honor of participating in a special tribute to Venezuela at the New Tampa Performing Arts Center, as part of Tampa City Ballet’s original production, La Séptima.

The evening brought together ballet, orchestral and choral music, and Venezuelan cultural heritage in a unique artistic collaboration. The first act featured La Séptima, an original work by Tampa City Ballet, showcasing its dancers in a powerful performance that set the stage for an unforgettable evening.

The second act featured internationally acclaimed Venezuelan cuatro virtuoso and Latin Grammy winner Jorge Glem, performing alongside The Nucleus Orchestra. Together, they presented Sueños del Llano – Suite for Cuatro and Orchestra, highlighting the distinctive sound of the Venezuelan cuatro within a symphonic setting.

The celebration continued with the participation of Wattaka Tampa and Coral El Núcleo, joining The Nucleus Orchestra for iconic pieces such as “Alma Llanera” and “Venezuela,” creating a moving tribute to Venezuelan identity, culture, and musical heritage.

The program also featured selected excerpts from Carl Orff’s Carmina Burana, bringing orchestra, choir, and performing arts together in a powerful conclusion to the evening.

For The Nucleus Orchestral Program, participating in this production was an extraordinary opportunity to celebrate Venezuela through music and the arts while collaborating with exceptional artists and organizations. Sharing the stage with Jorge Glem, Tampa City Ballet, Wattaka Tampa, and Coral El Núcleo reflected our commitment to building cultural bridges, creating meaningful artistic experiences, and providing our young musicians with opportunities to perform at a high artistic level.

An unforgettable evening where Venezuela’s music, talent, and cultural heritage came together through orchestra, choir, ballet, and the unmistakable sound of the cuatro.

Our Community Concert at Camden Park was a wonderful celebration of music, young talent, and the power of bringing people together through the arts.

Our students had the opportunity to share their music with the Houston community through a special program featuring young soloists, our Chamber Orchestra, and the Youth Symphony Orchestra. Each performance created memorable moments and showcased the dedication, discipline, and passion of our young musicians.

At The Nucleus Orchestral Program TX, bringing music beyond our rehearsal rooms and directly into our community is an essential part of our mission. These concerts provide our students with meaningful performance experiences while creating spaces where families and communities can gather, connect, and experience the joy of music together.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to Camden Park and Westchase District for opening their doors to us, believing in our work, and becoming valued partners in our mission. Their partnership helps us create new opportunities for children and young people while bringing music and meaningful cultural experiences to the Houston community.

We look forward to continuing this partnership and creating many more special moments together.

Music brings us together, and the children make it shine.

On July 29, 2026, The Nucleus Orchestral Program TX experienced a very special day at our community concert at Tracy Gee Community Center, sharing music, talent, and joy with our community.

From our youngest musicians in the Toddler Program to our advanced students in the Chamber Ensemble, the concert showcased different stages of our students’ musical journey through solo performances, small ensembles, and chamber music.

The event became even more meaningful when The Nucleus received special recognition from Commissioner Lesley Briones for our dedication, service, and commitment to the community, using music education to create opportunities and positively impact the lives of children and young people.

This recognition also represents the dedication of our students, families, teachers, volunteers, and supporters who believe in our mission and make it possible for us to continue bringing music into our community.

We extend our sincere gratitude to Tracy Gee Community Center and Harris County Precinct 4 for opening their doors and helping us continue building meaningful connections through music.

From their very first notes to their first big stages, we believe in the potential of every child and young musician to grow, inspire, and transform their community through music.

Summer Symphony 2026 was an unforgettable celebration of music, talent, growth, and community, bringing together 150 students from The Nucleus Orchestral Program TX on one stage.

The concert showcased the different levels and ensembles that make up our growing musical community:

Pre-Children Orchestra, led by Elizabeth Grimaldo
Children Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Katherine Rivas
Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Enn René Díaz
Children Choir and Adult Choir, conducted by Maria Fuentes

One of the most special moments of the concert was seeing five young soloists from our own program — Gaevin Fernandez, Rachelle Sandoval, Allan Diaz, Monica Gimenez, and Jesus Briceño — ranging in age from 8 to 15, step into the spotlight. Their performances reflected the confidence, artistic development, and musical growth our students achieve through the program.

The celebration also featured four guest teaching artists and vocalists — Zaireth Perez, Christian Quijano, Wagner Pastor, and Luis Chifo Martinez — along with Intempo Dance instructor and dancer Constanza “Coco” Braggiato and special guest conductor Samuel Castro. Their participation created an enriching artistic experience and gave our students the opportunity to share the stage and collaborate with other artists.

Behind this remarkable concert was an extraordinary community: 10 teachers and 20 volunteers, along with our families and collaborators, whose commitment and dedication made Summer Symphony 2026 possible.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Season Sponsors: FOMTEX Air Pro, Aqua Plus Pool Services, Monarca Law Firm, Wolf Designs and Permits, and Katy Violin Shop, for believing in our mission and supporting opportunities that empower children and young people to grow through music.

Summer Symphony 2026 was much more than a concert. It was a powerful reflection of what we can accomplish when students, teachers, families, artists, volunteers, sponsors, and an entire community come together around one shared purpose: to provide our children and young people with a place where they can learn, grow, belong, and shine through music… Music brings us together, and the children make it shine.

Summer Symphony 2026 was an unforgettable celebration of music, talent, growth, and community, bringing together 150 students from The Nucleus Orchestral Program TX on one stage.

The concert showcased the different levels and ensembles that make up our growing musical community:

Pre-Children Orchestra, led by Elizabeth Grimaldo
Children Symphony Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Katherine Rivas
Youth Symphony Orchestra and Chamber Orchestra, conducted by Music Director Enn René Díaz
Children Choir and Adult Choir, conducted by Maria Fuentes

One of the most special moments of the concert was seeing five young soloists from our own program — Gaevin Fernandez, Rachelle Sandoval, Allan Diaz, Monica Gimenez, and Jesus Briceño — ranging in age from 8 to 15, step into the spotlight. Their performances reflected the confidence, artistic development, and musical growth our students achieve through the program.

The celebration also featured four guest teaching artists and vocalists — Zaireth Perez, Christian Quijano, Wagner Pastor, and Luis Chifo Martinez — along with Intempo Dance instructor and dancer Constanza “Coco” Braggiato and special guest conductor Samuel Castro. Their participation created an enriching artistic experience and gave our students the opportunity to share the stage and collaborate with other artists.

Behind this remarkable concert was an extraordinary community: 10 teachers and 20 volunteers, along with our families and collaborators, whose commitment and dedication made Summer Symphony 2026 possible.

We also extend our heartfelt gratitude to our Season Sponsors: FOMTEX Air Pro, Aqua Plus Pool Services, Monarca Law Firm, Wolf Designs and Permits, and Katy Violin Shop, for believing in our mission and supporting opportunities that empower children and young people to grow through music.

Summer Symphony 2026 was much more than a concert. It was a powerful reflection of what we can accomplish when students, teachers, families, artists, volunteers, sponsors, and an entire community come together around one shared purpose: to provide our children and young people with a place where they can learn, grow, belong, and shine through music… Music brings us together, and the children make it shine.