Concertmaster Chamber Series:

Berofsky & Friends

Programmed and led by A2SO Concertmaster Aaron Berofsky, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra’s Concertmaster Chamber Series features free, intimate performances in some of Southeast Michigan’s most enthralling and engaging spaces. 

These concerts are free with reserved tickets. 

October 2026

Program

Camille Saint-Saëns Fantaisie for Violin and Harp
Arthur Foote A Night Piece for Flute and String Quartet
Rebecca Clarke Prelude, Allegro and Pastorale for Clarinet and Viola
Maurice Ravel Introduction and Allegro for Flute, Violin, Harp and String Quartet

Performers

Alaina Bercilla, flute
Chad Burrow, clarinet
Brittany DeYoung, harp
Aaron Berofsky & Barbara Sturgis-Everett, violins
Kathryn Votapek, viola
Ben Maxwell, cello

Ticket reservations are required. Please click the link below to reserve free tickets.

Details:

Saturday, October 17 | 7 PM | First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor
4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Road, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Sunday, October 18 | 7 PM | First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti
300 N Washington Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

FEBRUARY 2026

Program

Anton Bruckner Adagio from String Quintet in F Major
Felix Mendelssohn String Quintet in A Major, Op. 18

Performers

Aaron Berofsky & Kathryn Votapek, violins
Scott Woolweaver & Janine Bradbury, violas 
Sebastian Berofsky, cello

Ticket reservations are required. Please click the link below to reserve free tickets.

Details:

Friday, February 5, 2027 | 7 PM | Northside Community Church
929 Barton Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Saturday, February 6, 2027 | 7 PM | First Presbyterian Church of Saline
143 E Michigan Ave #1552, Saline, MI 48176

Sunday, February 7, 2027 | 3 PM | First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti
300 N Washington Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

April 2026

Program

Beethoven String Quartet No. 3 in D major, Op. 18
Franz Schubert Quartet No. 14 in D minor, D.810 “Death and the Maiden

Performers

Aaron Berofsky & Kathryn Votapek, violins
Caroline Wolff viola 
Collin Carr, cello

Ticket reservations are required. Please click the link below to reserve free tickets.

Details:

Friday, April 23, 2027 | 7 PM | First Unitarian Universalist Congregation of Ann Arbor
4001 Ann Arbor-Saline Rd, Ann Arbor, MI 48103

Saturday, April 24, 2027 | 7 PM | Northside Community Church
929 Barton Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Sunday, April 25, 2027 | 3 PM | First Presbyterian Church of Ypsilanti
300 N Washington Street, Ypsilanti, MI 48197

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SPRING SEASON | CONCERT No. 2

Details: Friday, January 31, 2025 (1-2 PM) | Northside Community Church, 929 Barton Dr, Ann Arbor, MI 48105

Part of Northside Community Church’s Concerts 4 a Cause series.

Performers:
Trey Bradshaw (flute), Timothy Michling (oboe), Chad Burrow (clarinet), Christian Green (bassoon), Dominic Hayes (horn)

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Details: Saturday, February 1, 2025 (1-2 PM) | Hamburg Township Library, 10411 Merrill Rd, Whitmore Lake, MI 48189

Performers:
Trey Bradshaw (flute), Timothy Michling (oboe), Chad Burrow (clarinet), Christian Green (bassoon), Dominic Hayes (horn)

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