Samuel Hollister Tickets

Samuel Hollister is a dynamic conductor and advocate for overlooked repertoire, currently serving as Assistant Conductor of the St. Louis Symphony Orchestra since 2024 and Music Director of the Fred M. Saigh Youth Orchestra. With a strong foundation from Yale and a growing footprint in contemporary programming, Hollister bridges traditional concert experiences with innovative projects that engage new audiences.

Beyond the podium, Samuel is the founder and driving force behind Aurora Collaborative (2018) and the Emilie Mayer Project (2022), initiatives aimed at expanding the orchestral repertoire and presenting neglected works to modern audiences. He maintains a personal site—often listed as Samuel Fargo Hollister—that highlights ongoing projects like Atlas of Unsung Symphonies and his YouTube channel Sonomirum, offering fans and students a behind-the-scenes look at his creative process.

Based in the St. Louis region, Hollister draws on a rich educational background, including a BA from Yale (2018) and ongoing Doctor of Musical Arts studies (DMA expected 2028) through Yale School of Music and Yale College. His Yale Bach Society Prize in 2018 recognized his early leadership and musicianship, foreshadowing a career that blends scholarship, community outreach, and compelling performances.

Upcoming engagements keep Samuel on the move. In 2025, look for him conducting Mo Willems’ Because Concert for Kids at Touhill Performing Arts Center (St. Louis area) on March 23, 2025, and a future appearance with The Lion King in Concert at Powell Hall on November 15–16, 2025. Each performance is an opportunity to experience his thoughtful programming and collaborative spirit.

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