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May 24, 2005

               Fort Bend Performing Arts Series Announces
                             2005 – 2006 Regular Season

The Fort Bend Performing Arts Series is pleased to announce its 2005 –2006 season.
The performing arts series is a mix of Christian and secular artists with all performances geared to enhancing the understanding and enjoyment of life through the creation and presentation of the performing arts.

Our 2005 - 2006 season will include five regular season performances.

• August 20, 2005 – Chris Rice

For eight years now, he’s been the guy with the guitar, defying industry odds and making an impact with profound yet simple songwriting that cuts to the heart of what’s important in faith and life.  Chris Rice’s newest album, released in February 2005, is Snapshots: Live and Fan Favorites.

• October 8, 2005 – The 5 Browns

The 5 Browns are an American quintet of brothers and sisters who are all virtuoso concert pianists.  The 5 Browns are reaching their musical maturity just as seismic changes have begun to rewrite the rules in the classical recording industry.  Their serious dedication combines with their infectious energy to offer the listener a new way to perceive classical music.

• February 11, 2006 – The American Pops Orchestra

The American Pops Orchestra is a 45-piece ensemble specializing in American popular music. Conductor/Artistic Director Ned Battista founded this orchestra as the Houston Pops Orchestra in 1971. The orchestra plays a wide variety of music, including songs from the latest Broadway shows, jazz, contemporary hits, exciting Latin styles, light classics, country western, music from the movies and Big Band favorites.

• March 4, 2006 – Riders In The Sky

Since America's Favorite Cowboys were inducted in to the Grand Ole Opry in 1982, they've remained favorite and faithful performing members. With 27-plus years, over 5,000 performances and counting under their collective cowboy belt, Riders In The Sky, the multi Grammy Award winning Western music group whose music is firmly grounded in the rich American music traditions of such legendary cowboys singers as Gene Autry, Roy Rogers, and the Sons of the Pioneers—and whose fun-filled performances have enchanted audiences of all ages—are themselves the stuff of legend.

• Spring 2006 - Phillips, Craig and Dean

Randy Phillips, Shawn Craig and Dan Dean have been working hard for more than 13 years, turning up regularly to prove themselves faithful through a musical ministry that has won them scores of faithful fans--not to mention 18 No. 1 singles, several Dove Award nominations and sales near the 2 million mark. Known for their ability to write songs the church loves to sing (including "Mercy Came Running" and "Crucified With Christ"), this trio brings an experience and maturity to today's modern worship movement, enhanced no doubt by their "day jobs" as pastors.

The Fort Bend Performing Arts Series is a non-profit organization dedicated to enriching the lives of Fort Bend County residents with performing arts events that express the depths of Christian faith and provide a cultural bridge between people in the community. The Fort Bend Performing Arts Series is a mix of Christian and secular artists with all performances geared to enhancing the understanding and enjoyment of life through the creation and presentation of the performing arts.

The Fort Bend Performing Arts Series’ commitment to providing affordable ticket prices to a wide variety of outstanding regular season and children’s performances is possible in part because of the contribution dollars we receive. Donations to the Fort Bend Performing Arts Series are fully tax deductible and will ensure a continued level of excellence and variety in performances for the benefit of the community.

The venue for the Fort Bend Performing Arts Series is the new worship center of Williams Trace Baptist Church located at 16755 Southwest Freeway in Sugar Land, Texas.  This new state-of-the-art facility has a seating capacity of 1,800 arranged in a lower floor and balcony.

For more information about our performing arts schedule or to purchase tickets, please visit our web site at www.fbpas.org or contact

Gregory M. Stahl                                                     Suzan Dortch
Artistic Director                                                          Concert Series Manager
281-275-6527                                                           281-275-6527
gstahl@fbpas.org                                                     sdortch@fbpas.org