June 29, 2019 (Ann Arbor, MI) – The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announced today that it has been awarded a $15,000 grant from the Harry A. & Margaret D. Towsley Foundation to present Made in America, a concert scheduled for October 12, 2019 in Ann Arbor’s...
SHUHENG ZHANG ANNOUNCED AS 2019 ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA YOUNG ARTIST June 17, 2019 (Ann Arbor) – The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has announced Shuheng Zhang of Canton, Michigan as the winner of its 2019 Young Artist Competition. Twelve finalists competed on...
ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA BOARD PRESIDENT RICHARD HENDRICKS AND EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR MARY STEFFEK BLASKE ANNOUNCE THAT ARIE LIPSKY WILL STEP DOWN AS MUSIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR June 17, 2019 (Ann Arbor) – In a joint statement, Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra...
May 14, 2019 (Ann Arbor, MI) – Mary Steffek Blaske, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s beloved Executive Director, has announced plans to retire after 25 years of service. Steffek Blaske led the Symphony through a remarkable period of growth that drew talented...
University of Michigan Cardiologist and Researcher Geoff Barnes announced as incoming board president. April 29, 2019 (Ann Arbor, MI) – The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announced on Saturday that Dr. Geoffrey Barnes will assume the role of President beginning July 1,...
April 18, 2019 (Ann Arbor, MI) – Music Director and Conductor Arie Lipsky and the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announced the jury panel that will serve as adjudicators for the final round of the orchestra’s Young Artist Competition to be held on June 15, 2019....
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.
