McFaddin-Ward House Museum Concert Series to Feature Symphony of Southeast Texas String Quartet on April 24

Beaumont, TX; April 6, 2026 – The McFaddin-Ward House Museum invites the community to enjoy an enchanting evening at Music at the McFaddins’ featuring the Symphony of Southeast Texas (SOST) String Quartet, an admission-free outdoor concert, on Friday, April 24, at 6:30 p.m. on the Museum’s front lawn (1906 McFaddin Ave., Beaumont).

Staged on the front porch of the historic home, the SOST String Quartet will captivate the crowd with an intimate musical experience showcasing the works of master composers and contemporary artists. The quartet will include SOST Principal Second Violinist Samantha Arizpe, SOST Assistant Principal Cellist Omar Escobedo, SOST Concertmaster and Violinist Mauricio Oliveros, and Violist Bill Tackett.

“The Symphony of Southeast Texas is so excited to partner with the McFaddin-Ward House for an evening where elegance meets pure musical joy,” said Maestro Chelsea Tipton, II, Symphony of Southeast Texas music director. “From the sparkle of ABBA to the swagger of Queen, woven together with the timeless beauty of Mozart and Tchaikovsky, this string quartet program has something for every mood. Picture a warm breeze, historic charm, and melodies you didn’t know you loved this much.”

Attendees are encouraged to bring blankets, chairs, and refreshments. Gates open at 6 p.m., and music begins at 6:30 p.m.

In case of inclement weather, Music at the McFaddins’ will be cancelled.

Completed in 1906, the McFaddin-Ward House is a fully restored Beaux-Arts Colonial-style mansion and historic landmark in Beaumont, Texas, that offers a vivid glimpse into the lives of the prominent McFaddin family and their enduring contributions to the economic, social, and cultural history of the region. The museum offers admission-free tours of the Historic Home, Carriage House, and Gardens, as well as educational programming and year-round events.

For more information, call 409-832-2134.