Join us for an unforgettable evening of music celebrating both past and present composers. This concert features timeless classics like Gustav Holst’s Second Suite in F alongside Dante’s Divine Comedy, a breathtaking symphonic journey through the afterlife. We also highlight contemporary voices, including Columbia River Quickstep by local Salem-based composer David A. Jones. Come enjoy a mix of classic and modern pieces that will take you on a musical adventure! Join us before the concert at 3:15pm for a pre-concert lecture by Dr. Michael Merrill, and enjoy the performance at 4:00pm. 3:15pm Pre Concert Lecture: Musical Genealogy: How a composer’s

Join the Willamette Valley Concert Band for “Coming Home,” a special Memorial Day concert dedicated to honoring the memory of our nation’s fallen heroes. This performance will feature a moving selection of patriotic music, from stirring marches to reflective melodies, paying tribute to the bravery and sacrifice of those who served. Under the direction of Kim Melby, herself a US veteran, the band brings a unique depth and understanding to this powerful program. Come together as a community to remember our fallen veterans through the power of music in this special tribute performance.