Symphony of Southeast Texas String Quartet to Perform at McFaddin-Ward House Museum

Free outdoor concert on the historic home's front lawn features classical and contemporary music.

Apr. 8, 2026 at 12:00am

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A minimalist, abstract illustration featuring bold, jagged shapes in black, white, and red, conceptually representing a string quartet performance in an elegant, historic setting.An evening of musical elegance as the Symphony of Southeast Texas String Quartet performs on the historic grounds of the McFaddin-Ward House Museum.Beaumont Today

The McFaddin-Ward House Museum in Beaumont, Texas is hosting an outdoor concert featuring the Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) String Quartet on Friday, April 24th at 6:30 pm. The free event will take place on the front lawn of the historic Beaux-Arts Colonial-style mansion and will showcase a diverse program of classical and contemporary musical works.

Why it matters

The McFaddin-Ward House Museum is a prominent cultural institution in Beaumont that aims to educate the community about the region's history and provide access to the arts. This concert continues the museum's mission by offering a free, family-friendly musical performance in an elegant outdoor setting.

The details

The SOST String Quartet will perform a program featuring works by composers such as Mozart and Tchaikovsky, as well as contemporary artists like ABBA and Queen. The quartet includes SOST Principal Second Violinist Samantha Arizpe, SOST Assistant Principal Cellist Omar Escobedo, Concertmaster and Violinist Mauricio Oliveros, and Violist Bill Tackett.

  • The concert will take place on Friday, April 24, 2026 at 6:30 pm.
  • Gates will open at 6:00 pm.

The players

Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) String Quartet

A chamber ensemble featuring musicians from the Symphony of Southeast Texas, including the Principal Second Violinist, Assistant Principal Cellist, Concertmaster and Violinist, and Violist.

McFaddin-Ward House Museum

A historic Beaux-Arts Colonial-style mansion in Beaumont, Texas that offers tours, educational programming, and year-round events for the community.

Maestro Chelsea Tipton, II

The Music Director of the Symphony of Southeast Texas.

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What they’re saying

“The Symphony of Southeast Texas is so excited to partner with the McFaddin-Ward House for an evening where elegance meets pure musical joy.”

— Maestro Chelsea Tipton, II, Symphony of Southeast Texas Music Director

The takeaway

This free concert at the historic McFaddin-Ward House Museum provides the Beaumont community with an opportunity to enjoy a diverse program of classical and contemporary music performed by talented local musicians in an elegant outdoor setting.