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...
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...
If you are going for a walk in Nichols Arboretum, listen to Mozart’s “Romance Andante” If you are going for a swim at a pool, listen to Purcell’s “Abdelazer” If you are gonna host a barbecue, blast Alice Coltrane’s “Turiya and Ramakrishna” If you are going...
An underrated aspect of composers is, in my humble opinion, the array of hairstyles they wear. Sure, they make some classical bangers, but I’m really interested in the personal choices of aesthetics they made that accompanied their work. Without further rambling, here...
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.
