What to expect: a sneak peek preview.

The WSO moves to The Woodlands United Methodist Church. Why? Bigger stage, great acoustics and seating for 2000 including an awesome balcony with a bird's eye view of the show. The concert features Sci-Fi and Outer Space movie soundtracks along with a slide show of NASA and Hubble Telescope images on the two jumbo digital televisions that will accompany our selections. How's this line up for just a few numbers to energize you into our transporter room?

• Excerpts from Also Sprach Zarathustra from 2001 A Space Odyssey

• Mars from Gustav Holst The Planets as heard in so many movie themes

• Music from multiple Star Trek television series from the 60’s to today.

• Themes from Star Wars Episodes 1-6

• Hans Zimmers' epic score to Man of Steel

• A tribute to NASA women in space and Apollo 13

As the artistic director, I wish I could tell you more, but my plan is to surprise you at the show. Trust me, if you enjoyed our "cinematic" production of Christmas music last December, you'll be "over the moon" for OUT OF THIS WORLD with The Woodlands Symphony Orchestra.

MARY BOX

Guest Conductor