The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is proudly resurrecting our program formerly known as Taste of Music. This program, now titled the Farmers Market program, brings chamber music into local farmers markets in Ann Arbor, Ypsilanti, Chelsea and Dexter and partners with the markets and local food pantries to distribute free concert ticket vouchers to SNAP recipients.
- Saturday, August 19th, 10:30 am – noon, Palmer Commons, 304 S. Main St., Chelsea – String Quartet
- Saturday, September 2, 9:30-11 am, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor – String Quartet
- Saturday, September 9, 11:30 am- 1 am, 3233 Alpine St., Dexter – String Quartet
- Wednesday, September 13, 9:30-11 am, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor – Brass Quintet
- Thursday, Sept. 14, 4:30-6 pm, Westside Farmers Market, 2501 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor – Brass Quintet (please note that vouchers will not be distributed at this event)
- Saturday, September 16, 9:30-11 am, 100 Rice St., Ypsilanti – Brass Quintet
- Tuesday, September 19, 11 am-12:30 pm, 3233 Alpine St., Dexter – Brass Quintet
- Wednesday, September 20, 3:30-5 pm, 1010 S. Main St., Chelsea – Brass Quintet
- Saturday, September 30, 9:30-11 am, 100 Rice St., Ypsilanti – String Quartet
Where can I get a free ticket voucher?
SNAP recipients can find vouchers at the following community locations:
- Ann Arbor Farmers Market – Kerrytown, Ann Arbor
- Ypsilanti Farmers Market – Rice Street, Ypsilanti
- Chelsea Farmers Market – Palmer Commons and Main Street, Chelsea
- Dexter Farmers Market – Alpine Street, Dexter
- Joyful Treats – 103 Ecorse Road, Ypsilanti (734-485-4367 | Mon-Fri, 1-5 PM)
Come back soon for more locations where vouchers will be available, as this list is subject to grow!
Once I’ve got my voucher, how do I redeem it?
- Redeem by Phone
Call our office at (734) 994-4801 and mention your voucher code. The ticketing office will help you get the tickets to the concerts you want!
- Redeem Online
Click the button below to visit our Concerts & Events page, select your desired concert and click on the “tickets” button. Once you have selected your desired seats and proceeded to checkout, you can input your voucher code and the price will update accordingly.
How many tickets can I get with my voucher?
Which concerts can I use my voucher for?
Where can I see the chamber groups perform?
Both our string quartet and brass quintet are performing for this program. These musicians and the A2SO staff have collaborated to put together playlists that include pop, classical, oldies and other favorites that will be sure to have you dancing through the markets!
- Saturday, August 19th, 10:30 am – noon, Palmer Commons, 304 S. Main St., Chelsea – String Quartet
- Saturday, September 2, 9:30-11 am, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor – String Quartet
- Saturday, September 9, 11:30 am- 1 am, 3233 Alpine St., Dexter – String Quartet
- Wednesday, September 13, 9:30-11 am, 315 Detroit St., Ann Arbor – Brass Quintet
- Thursday, Sept. 14, 4:30-6 pm, Westside Farmers Market, 2501 Jackson Rd, Ann Arbor – Brass Quintet (please note that vouchers will not be distributed at this event)
- Saturday, September 16, 9:30-11 am, 100 Rice St., Ypsilanti – Brass Quintet
- Tuesday, September 19, 11 am-12:30 pm, 3233 Alpine St., Dexter – Brass Quintet
- Wednesday, September 20, 3:30-5 pm, 1010 S. Main St., Chelsea – Brass Quintet
- Saturday, September 30, 9:30-11 am, 100 Rice St., Ypsilanti – String Quartet
This activity is supported in part by an award from the Michigan Arts and Culture Council and the National Endowment for the Arts.
