7 WINTER TEXAN TIMES www.wintertexantimes.com MARCH 26, 2025 Book by John Michael Tebelak ‘GODSPELL’ is produced with performance rights and provided by special arrangements with Music Theatre International (MTI) HARLINGEN COMMUNITY THEATRE PRESENTS Music and New Lyrics by Stephen Schwartz Conceived and Originally Directed by John Michael Tebelak Based on The Gospel According to St. Matthew APRIL 2025 10th, 11th, 12th & 13th Thursday & Friday 7:30pm Saturday & Sunday 2:30pm ADULTS $25 - CHILDREN $10 1209 FAIR PARK BLVD. HARLINGEN, TEXAS WWW.HCTVALLEYSTARS.ORG TICKETS AVAILABLE ONLINE WWW.HCTVALLEYSTARS.ORG MWE presents last show of season – “ShowTime!” The McAllen Wind Ensemble is thrilled to conclude its 20242025 concert season with “ShowTime!” – a spectacular evening of Broadway’s greatest hits – on Saturday, April 5, at 7:30 p.m. at the McAllen Performing Arts Center. This exciting performance is made possible by the McAllen Performing and Cultural Arts Foundation, which supports performing arts and education in the Rio Grande Valley. Audiences will be transported to the bright lights of Broadway with an unforgettable selection of beloved show tunes. The concert will also feature favorites ranging from the classics of Rogers and Hammerstein to the recent hit musical turned movie, Wicked. As a special tribute, the McAllen Wind Ensemble will perform “Los Bailes Calientes” by William Owens in honor of Jim Melhart, recognizing his dedication to music education in the region. Trip Shirah, a distinguished McAllen High School senior active in choir and theatre, will perform with the ensemble for the second time this season before continuing his musical studies in college. He performed his other solo during their November concert. His mother, Alissa Shirah, is one of the ensemble’s bassoon players. He has been honored for his vocal talent in both choir and musical theater. Currently, he is finalizing auditions for competitive programs to study musical theater in college. Additionally, the winner of the McAllen Wind Ensemble’s Solo Competition, Alan Sanchez of Vanguard Academy Beethoven, will perform his winning marimba solo. The competition is held each year to provide a platform for incredibly talented high school students to go through a competition audition process. Local music supporters donate the funds for scholarships that are provided to the top three winners. The ensemble believes it is important to offer an opportunity for the winner to perform on the main stage and share their incredible talent with the broader community. The final guest performance will be from the Edcouch-Elsa High School Flute Studio, who will grace the stage after having serenaded audiences in the lobby before each concert this season. The MWE wanted to provide them with an opportunity on the main stage to share their passion for music and in recognition of their contributions to their concert season. Their director is Alma Arellano, who is also one of the flute players. She demonstrates her commitment to the musical development of her students by providing them with many different public performance opportunities throughout the community – the McAllen Wind Ensemble being just one of them. Since its founding in 1973, the McAllen Wind Ensemble has been a cornerstone of the region’s cultural landscape. Under the skilled leadership of Music Director Roger Olivarez, the ensemble continues to captivate audiences with themed concerts that celebrate a wide range of musical styles. See MWE pg. 17 McAllen Wind Ensemble perfomance. Courtesy photo
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