Spring Break PAC Orchestra Concert for Children

Spring Break PAC Orchestra Concert for Children invites families and music lovers of all ages to experience a vibrant showcase of brass brilliance frozen in a heart‑warming, interactive format. Under the spirited direction of PAC Resident Conductor Riki Iwamura, the Hyogo Arts Center Orchestra delivers an enchanting program tailored for listeners as young as three. The concert opens with Shostakovich’s dazzling “Celebration Overture,” where a thunderous trumpet fanfare sets the tone for a day of excitement. Followed by Leroy Anderson’s playful “Trumpet Holiday,” a tune everyone can recognize from the cheerful backdrop of school sports days. The highlight arrives with trumpet superstar Eric Miyashiro taking center stage for a dazzling solo that will leave families amazed. The program blends classics and pop hits, featuring Beethoven’s “Symphony No. 7,” Meredith Wilson’s exhilarating “76 Trombones,” and beloved movie themes such as Bill Conti’s “Rocky” theme, Alan Menken’s “Beauty and the Beast,” and Robert Lopez/Kristen Lopez’s “Let It Go ~As It Is~.” A special interactive corner invites you to join the orchestra in an energetic rendition of Richard Rodgers’ “Edelweiss.” Bring your favorite instrument, clap along, and sing with the score—making this the perfect debut experience for budding musicians and an unforgettable spring break memory for friends and family.