Marshall features a week of music for all tastes | Arts & Culture

Marshall, Texas will be Center Stage this weekend with spectacular concerts and special musical performances.

The music began on Valentines Day evening, when the Marshall Symphony League presented Amy Carlile, soprano, during a special Valentine’s edition of "Meet the Symphony." Accompanied by pianist Glennda Abraham, Carlile shared her musical talents in a free performance at Central Perk's in downtown Marshall.

A world-class gospel act, The Isaacs, will take Center Stage at the Marshall Convention Center Friday, Feb. 15, bringing extraordinary talent to Marshall. Presented by KMHT Radio, The Isaacs are a family group known for winning multiple awards for their gospel songs and performances. Mainstays on the Gaither Family Homecoming videos and albums, The Isaacs have performed together for thirty years. Their influences include bluegrass, R&B, folk, and country music genres, giving their brand of gospel music a distinct sound not quite like other popular gospel artists. 

Joined by regional favorites The Calvary Boys, and Marshall's own Joseph Ellenburg, the Friday performance promises to be one of the best of the year. The show will begin at 6:30 p.m. at the Marshall Convention Center. Tickets can be purchased for $12 in advance by calling KMHT Radio at 903-923-8000.  Tickets will also be available at the door for $15.

On Sunday, The Marshall Symphony is planning a fabulous, family-friendly afternoon of Disney music, animation and fun.

The Magical Music of Disney, features a unique blend of timeless Disney classics performed in perfect symphonic arrangements, synchronized with the most beloved animation released from the Disney Vault and will please the young and young at heart.  The Magical Music of Disney will feature award winning songs from favorite Disney animated films like the Lion King, Beauty and the Beast, Tarzan, Mary Poppins, and many others. The highlight of this special musical event will be hearing and seeing the musical performances presented by the Marshall Symphony Orchestra under the direction of Conductor Leonard Kacenjar.

The Magical Music of Disney has been performed for more than 70,000 people worldwide during the past three years, thrilling audiences with each new show.  The Marshall Symphony will present the concert Sunday, Feb. 17, at 3 p.m., in the Ornelas Spiritual Life Center on the campus of East Texas Baptist University.  Tickets cost $25 for adults, $20 for senior citizens, $5 for students, and children under 12 are admitted free, with the purchase of an adult ticket. Tickets can be purchased at the door or in advance by calling 903-935-4484.

Marshall continues to be Center Stage for writers, authors, art, and music events during the year. Upcoming musical performances include The Lowes and the 10th anniversary showcase of Words and Voices in April. A complete list of current events is available on www.VisitMarshallTexas.org or by calling the Marshall Convention & Visitors Bureau at 903-702-7777.