This season is my 15th as conductor of the Holyoke Civic Symphony, and it will be a bit of an indulgence for me. The orchestra will be playing some of my favorite pieces from previous seasons (such as Scheherazade, Grand Canyon Suite, and Rhapsody in Blue), new music by some of my favorite living composers (Gwyneth Walker and Zeke Hecker), and highlights from some of my favorite Broadway shows (Wicked and La Cage aux Folles) and movies (Star Wars and The Wizard of Oz). I think this may end up being my favorite season yet. Actually, I guess it already is!
No matter what your musical tastes are, I think you will find Holyoke Civic Symphony concerts to be both enjoyable and educational, with a consistently high level of musical excellence. All of our concerts feature an entertaining mixture of exciting and accessible new music, along with fresh interpretations of familiar classics. I hope to see you in the audience!
Music Director and Conductor
