May 20, 2025 3:05 a.m.

In the KQEN Cultural Spotlight:

The Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra will perform their Spring Concert Tuesday night at 7:00 pm. in the Jacoby Auditorium of Umpqua Community College.

Musical selections will include Rey’s Theme from Star Wars, the Rite of Spring from Stravinsky, a Swedish Melody, Adagio for Strings by Barber and Allegro Moderato from Symphony No.3 by Saint-Saens. The evening will feature a world premiere performance of “Stars” Symphonic Fantasy #2 by local piano teacher and composer, Jared Cannon.

Students from Douglas County have been rehearsing for the past 9 months to prepare for this evening. The concert is free with donations being accepted. UVYO has 5 class levels from pre-beginning up to advanced students.

For more information about the Umpqua Valley Youth Orchestra, go to: https://www.umpquavalleyyo.org/