October 1, 2019 (Ann Arbor, MI) – The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s Board of Directors is pleased to announce the appointment of Tyler Rand as its new executive director, effective January 1, 2020. Rand will succeed Mary Steffek Blaske, who will retire from the...
In preparation for our Music of Star Wars concert on November 9th at The Michigan Theater, I would like to dive into some of the most intriguing conspiracies about the Star Wars universe. If you are like me and truly cannot wrap your mind around the scope of how deep...
THE ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES $5/MONTH STUDENT SUBSCRIPTION PROGRAM September 16, 2019 (Ann Arbor, MI) – The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has announced the launch of a monthly subscription program for students. This flexible subscription guarantees...
THE ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES CAROLINE KIM APPOINTED TO SUNDELSON ENDOWED PRINCIPAL CELLO CHAIR September 9, 2019 (Ann Arbor, MI) – The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announced today the appointment of Canadian cellist Caroline Kim—an A²SO section cellist...
My favorite thing to do while On The Job here at the A2SO is to write nonsense about some of our favorite dude composers for your entertainment/consideration. You know how sometimes (most times) people look like their dogs? I’m taking this concept and applying it to...
The Ann Arbor Pioneer High School A Cappella Choir is one of four curricular and nine extra-curricular choral ensembles at Ann Arbor Pioneer High School, the 2006 & 2011 National GRAMMY® Signature School. The A Cappella Choir has performed at the American Choral Directors Association Central Division Convention (2014), American Choral Directors Association Michigan State Convention (2014 & 2018), Michigan Music Conference (2013 & 2018), and Michigan Youth Arts Festival (2012, 2013, 2014, 2015 & 2017). In 2014 & 2015, they were selected as an Outstanding Choir and featured at the Gala Concert of the Michigan Youth Arts Festival. The Pioneer Choirs have collaborated with the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and the Detroit Chamber Winds and Strings.
