October 7, 2021 (Ann Arbor, MI) — The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce the launch of the MY Song program, new for the 2021-2022 school year. Designed for students in grades 3-5, the program will empower kids with the tools they need to begin...
Ahead of our 2021-22 Season Opener at Hill Auditorium, we sat down with featured composer Alejandro Basulto to discuss his Personas Invisibles, its inspirations and themes and his personal philosophy as a creative artist. What was your experience composing Personas...
Symphony No. 2 in C minor by Johannes Brahms When was it written? Johannes Brahms composed his Second Symphony in 1877. It was performed for the first time in December of that year. About the music In the summer of 1877, Brahms spent a few months in the small village...
THE ANN ARBOR SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA ANNOUNCES FALL 2021 SAFETY PLANS Ann Arbor, MI (August 12, 2021) — The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra (A2SO) has unveiled its 2021 Fall Season safety protocols, designed to provide a safe, secure experience as the orchestra cautiously...
A STATEMENT FROM EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR TYLER RAND ON THE A²SO’S FALL 2021 COVID PROTOCOLS Ann Arbor, MI (July 30, 2021) — The safety and security of the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s patrons, musicians, staff and volunteers has been of paramount importance since...
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.
