| The orchestra, under the artistic
leadership of Music Director Paul Phillips, provides professional
musical direction for over 200 volunteer musicians who perform six
symphonic concerts, as well as chamber, family, educational and
choral programs. membership in both orchestra and chorus is
open to any qualified musician. Participants range in age from
high school to retirement years. The geographically diverse
membership of the orchestra -- from western Massachusetts,
Connecticut, New |
Hampshire and Vermont -- is testimony to
the orchestra's reputation and quality. Under the direction of
maestro Phillips, the Pioneer Valley Symphony & Chorus has
attained national recognition for its programming of contemporary
music including and American Society of Composers, Author and
Publishers (ASCAP) award for adventurous programming in 1997.
In our 69th season, we are pleased to hold two young talent
competitions in keeping with our mission and the spirit of
Youthful Visions.
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