Midwest Clinic Performing Organizations

Time:

Friday
December, 18, 2026
11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Location:

W190

Conductor

Emmanuel Coraza

Performer Details

Performer Bio Synopsis

The Cavalier Orchestra program was established in 2005 by Dr. Peter Kempter. It currently is comprised of five string orchestras: Sinfonietta, Philharmonic, Camerata, Chamber and Symphony, and a Full Orchestra. Our concert season includes a Fall, Winter and Spring concert, Region orchestra, "Bachs Office Hits" Pop Show, Early Music Contest at the Texas Renaissance Festival, The Woodlands Waterway Arts Festival, and more. Students are given the opportunity to take private lessons during class or after school from a staff of CISD-approved teachers. Students have graduated to pursue music education and performance degrees at institutions such as Sam Houston State, University of Texas, University of Houston, Baylor, and the Juilliard School of Music.

College Park HS Symphony Orchestra

Conductor's Bio

A native of the Spring/Woodlands area, Emmanuel Coraza is currently in his tenth year of teaching at The Woodlands College Park High School. Under his direction, the Cavalier Orchestras have consistently earned "Sweepstakes" ratings at UIL Concert and Sight-Reading evaluations. Mr. Coraza is the 2025 winner of the American Prize in Conducting (Youth and School Orchestra Division) and holds a Master’s in Instrumental Conducting from Sam Houston State University and a Bachelor’s from the University of North Texas. Central to Mr. Coraza’s work is a mission to tell a story through the music, dedicated to uncovering and sharing the messages hidden within each score. He is an active member of TMEA, ASTA, TODA, and a provisional member of the Texas Music Adjudicators Association.

Additional Directors

Sarabeth Gheith

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College Park HS Symphony Orchestra