Holland Symphony Youth Orchestra – Spring 2026 Concert
West Ottawa Performing Arts Center (3685 Butternut Drive, Holland, MI 49424)
Enjoy baked goods and sweet treats from Marlene Buller’s Frosted Memories. 15% of all food sales support HSO’s education programs, so eat up!
Holland Area Concert Strings
Conductor & Music Director: Kyle Nester
Holland Area Youth Orchestra
Conductor & Music Director: Josh Zallar
Selections from Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue and Franz Von Suppé’s Poet and Peasants’ Overture
“Composed in 1846 for a Viennese “comedy with songs,” Franz Von Suppé’s Poet and Peasants’ Overture is filled with dramatic contrast. From the slow brass chorale opening to the cello solo with harp accompaniment, and concluding with a fast-paced dance, this overture keeps the listener entertained. Many of these themes have found their way into pop culture, finding places in cartoons, such as Looney Tunes, amongst others.