Holyoke, MA 01040
College/community orchestra founded 1966 of talented amateur musicians and students (Music Director and Conductor David Kidwell since 1997). All concerts are free (donations appreciated) and usually held at the Leslie Phillips Theater, Holyoke Community College. 2026-27 is its 60th-anniversary season, "Significant Figures." Runs the Thomas Schwab Memorial Student Concerto Competition and a biennial composition competition. (413) 400-3002.