About the orchestra
About the Orchestra
The Holyoke Civic Symphony was formed in 1966, originally as a part of Holyoke Community College. The orchestra is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing a variety of opportunities for people in the community to perform and listen to symphonic works of music. The orchestra is composed primarily of non-professional musicians who come together once a week to rehearse. Local professional musicians perform as guest soloists and contribute original compositions for the orchestra to perform. In addition, the orchestra conducts a biennial competition among Massachusetts high school students, with the winner receiving a monetary gift and an invitation to perform as guest soloist with the orchestra.
The Holyoke Civic Symphony is committed to fulfilling its mission without financial barriers; therefore, no admission is charged for most performances. The orchestra could not exist without the generous support of many local businesses and individuals, as well as Holyoke Community College, which provides rehearsal and concert space, instrument loans, and other essential services.
The orchestra is partially funded by generous grants from the Holyoke Cultural Council, and other arts foundations, and from private contributions. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to the orchestra, please click click here. Those interested in program ads or concert sponsorship may contact Emily Lewis at 413-256-1760.
The Holyoke Civic Symphony is made up of approximately 50 musicians. Anyone interested in joining the orchestra should contact the music director. Rehearsals are on Monday evenings from 7:00 to 9:30 at Holyoke Community College.
For more information, please contact:
David Kidwell, music director
413-586-5392
HCS roster
Piccolo - Louise Antony
Flutes - Jane Rausch
Jennifer Quynn-Dale
Oboes - Jodie Bigelow-Mee
John Vance
Clarinets - Paul Dratfield
Robin Stolk
Bassoons - Brian Norris
John Pollard
Horns - Tom Stockton
Hal Portner
Stanley Light
Mike Sherman
Trumpets - Daniel Melbourne
Robert Parsons
Robert Ravosa
Trombones - Tom Briggs
Joris Taupier
Patrick Johnstone
Tuba - Joe Hoye
Timpani - Richard Glashow
Percussion - Mark Richardson
Jill Mongeau
Harp - Felice Swados
Keyboard - Clifton J. Noble, Jr.
Violin 1 - Irina Condon, concertmaster
Tyler Breton
Helen Chesworth
Nicholas Coe
Katie Cooke
Fred Henle
Emma Kales
Jamila Mauer
Tom Schwab
Violin 2 - Nancy Hoople
Amy Anaya
Ben Bump
Lena Heung
Janice Lepine
Kathleen McDonough
Anthony Mosio
Peter Santos
Frank Simpson
Kathryn Snowdon
Cheryl Solomon
Kathy Wroblewski
Viola - Richard Loomis
Isabelle Boggs
Diana Cole
Mark Niemela
Collin Santos
Don Tetenbaum
Cello - Nola Kulig
Robert Abrams
Audrey Barker-Plotkin
Eric Bittman
Marge Bloom
Jamie Cocomazzi
Mary Franks
Jenny Peters
Eleanor Santos
Jim Slavas
Bass - Lynn Lovell
Sara Martini
Brian Rosenkranz
Business Manager - Emily Lewis
Librarian - Kathleen McDonough
Concertmaster emeritus - Robin Stone
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