Amos Yang

Pioneer Valley Symphony

**Event Title:** Coming Home: Oliver Towne PV Symphony

**Date & Time:** May 01, 2024, 10:00 AM

**Location:** Streaming Free Online

**Event Description:**
Join us for our 30th Annual Education Concert, "Coming Home: Oliver Towne," a captivating orchestral performance designed especially for 3rd- and 4th-graders in Franklin County. This event, presented in partnership with local school districts, brings the enchanting story of Oliver Towne to life. Oliver, a Mountain Lion lost in the Big City, finds his way back home with the assistance of various talking animals. This heartwarming tale, set to the beautiful music of the PV Symphony, aims to enchant young audiences and introduce them to the wonders of orchestral music.

This year's performance features a new work from Andrés Martín, with words by Roger Arvid Anderson, commissioned specifically for the PV Symphony. The piece marks a return for Martín, who last collaborated with the PVSO in March 2021. The concert is a unique opportunity to experience the magic of storytelling combined with the power of music.

**Audience:** This live concert is exclusively performed for about 1,000 3rd- and 4th-grade students and their educators in Franklin County, MA, as part of a special educational initiative. However, the concert recording will be made available to the general public for free streaming in May 2024.

**Sponsors:** The concert is proudly sponsored by the Mary Stuart Rogers Foundation and the Mass Cultural Council, showcasing their commitment to supporting educational and cultural initiatives.

**Access:** The concert will be available for free public streaming in May 2024. For more information on how to access the stream, please contact the Box Office.

**Additional Information:** This event is a testament to the power of community and the arts in education, offering a memorable experience for young students and providing accessible cultural content for the wider public. Don't miss the chance to be part of this special event, celebrating 30 years of educational concerts with the PV Symphony.