August 15, 2022, Ann Arbor, MI (3 min. read) —Rising young conductor Dean Whiteside has joined 17 other promising young conductors in receiving the 2022 Solti Foundation distinguished Career Assistance Awards to support continued artistic development. Dean conducts...
August 15, 2022, Ann Arbor, MI (2 min. read) — The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra (A²SO) has rebranded, launching a bold new logo and visual identity ahead of its 2022-23 concert season. “This fresh, modern look further emphasizes our commitment to providing...
August 6, 2022, Ann Arbor, MI (1 min. read) — The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s new Music Director, Earl Lee, made his debut with the Boston Symphony Orchestra at Tanglewood Music Festival, conducting a program of Brian Raphael Nabors, Francis Poulenc, and...
July 25, 2022, Ann Arbor, MI (3 min. read) — The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra (A²SO) has announced the addition of three new members to its Board of Directors, bringing experienced leadership, fresh perspective and passionate advocacy to the orchestra as it prepares...
July 5, 2022, Ann Arbor, MI (1 min. read) — The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s 2021-22 season was one of renewal and reunion as we reunited with our incredible audiences after 18 months of empty halls. Post-concert surveys helped paint of picture of the...
June 27, 2022 (Ann Arbor, MI) — Nine local high school seniors have been awarded Remedios Montalbo and A. Michael Young Scholarships to support their continued studies in music and other subjects at college. Awarded yearly since 2016, the Remedios Montalbo and A....
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.