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APRIL 9, 2025
2025-26 SEASON ANNOUNCEMENT
ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA AND ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JOSÉ-LUIS NOVO ANNOUNCE 64th SEASON
Performances at Maryland Hall and Music Center at Strathmore and in locations throughout Annapolis and Anne Arundel County
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO) , a 501(c3) located in Annapolis, Maryland announces its 2025-26 season, its 64th as Anne Arundel County’s oldest and largest performing arts organization. The season’s repertoire, curated by Artistic Director José-Luis Novo, quenches the audience’s thirst for both classical and contemporary orchestral masterpieces—showcasing the virtuosity of ASO’s musicians while honoring the rich tapestry of human history. Each performance is a celebration of the profound connections between people and nations, woven together through the universal language of music. Several leading guest artists have been invited to join the ASO at Maryland Hall and Music Center at Strathmore, complementing Novo’s artistic vision and offering audiences opportunities to experience the ASO in both Anne Arundel and Montgomery Counties.
Novo, inaugural holder of The Phillip Richebourg Chair, will lead the orchestra in fifteen concerts that form a subscription series stretching across nine months of performances, including Annapolis premières, exploration of iconic works in the symphonic repertoire, and contemporary composers who amplify the beauty and importance of the artform.
ASO Board Chair Katie Edwards, MD said:
“The 2025-26 season offers many exhilarating opportunities to celebrate and support our musicians, including the extraordinary professionals on stage with the ASO, and the promising young artists of the Annapolis Symphony Academy. Our ASO musicians dedicate themselves to their craft each day—not just because they are talented, but because music brings them joy, and in turn, brings joy to all of us. You can see and hear this dedication in every performance, every lesson, every rehearsal, and from each member of the orchestra, including our maestro. I invite the community to join us in supporting this remarkable ensemble and the season we have ahead.”
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR AND CONDUCTOR JOSÉ-LUIS NOVO RETURNS FOR 21st SEASON WITH THE ASO
- Signature Series
- Holiday Pops
- School Fieldtrip Concerts
- ASO Annual Family Concert
- Annapolis Symphony Academy
As Novo enters his 21st season as Artistic Director and Conductor of the ASO, he becomes the longest-serving leader in this role in the organization’s history. Since his appointment in 2005, Maestro Novo has infused the ASO with an ambitious vision marked by continuous artistic growth and collaborations with some of today’s most renowned musicians. His dedication to musical excellence has earned the ASO widespread acclaim and enthusiastic reviews.
“We are deeply grateful to our Artistic Director and Conductor José-Luis Novo for his long standing and dedicated service to the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Through his leadership, the ASO has upheld an uncompromising commitment to artistic excellence, bringing extraordinary music to our Annapolis community and beyond,” said Executive Director Erica Bondarev Rapach. “Under his baton, we have explored new musical horizons and engaged with themes that connect art, culture, and collective well- being. The upcoming season is no exception. We look forward to Maestro Novo’s continued work to propel the ASO toward artistic innovation, broader reach, and even deeper community engagement.”
Novo’s vision for the season embraces concepts of emigration and immigration, co-mingling of artistic talents, expressed through compositions that blend musical styles, and the free exchange of ideas so integral to the formation and forward momentum of artistic creation.
“Inspired by the Declaration of Independence—and in anticipation of the United States Semiquincentennial—I’m honored to lead our extraordinary and deeply dedicated musicians, many of whom have performed with the ASO for decades, in a season that explores artistic ideas carried across continents and generations. From the Old World to the New, and from South to North, this passionate exchange of musical voices—heard in the works of Antonín Dvořák, Silvestre Revueltas, William Dawson, and many others—reminds us how art connects us, moves us, and makes us feel fully alive. This season is a testament to what an orchestra can mean to its audience, supporters, and the community. I am deeply grateful to our musicians, our patrons, our staff, and the city of Annapolis for joining me on this journey so far—and I look forward to continuing the adventure, from the concert stage into our daily lives.”
Novo will conduct in the following concerts in the 2025-26 season:
Signature Series
- 5 concerts and 10 performances at Maryland Hall and 2 performances at Music Center at Strathmore featuring classical and contemporary orchestral music.
Pops
- 2 performances available to the community for free, including parking, at Downs Park and Quiet Waters Park in Anne Arundel County, highlighting treasured classical, jazz, and Hollywood tunes. These concerts are made possible by the Arts Council for Anne Arundel County and Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks.
- August 29, 2025, 11:30AM at Downs Park in Pasadena, Maryland
- August 30, 2025 at 5:30PM at Quiet Waters Park in Annapolis, Maryland, rain date September 1, 2025
- 2 Holiday Pops performances, including one at Maryland Hall and one at Severna Park High School, featuring his vision of treasured seasonal music and yet-to-be-announced guest artists.
- December 19, 2025, 7:30PM, Maryland Hall, Annapolis, Maryland
- December 20, 2025, 3:00PM at Severna Park High School, Severna Park, Maryland
School and Family
2 Performances for school aged students that include a display of Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, and Arts, making the magic of music accessible and enjoyable for audiences young and old.
ASO School Field Trip Concert – the perfect STEAM learning experience!
March 18 & 19th
10:00AM & 11:30AM at Maryland Hall
The ASO Family Concert
March 21, 2026
11:30AM at Maryland Hall
Annapolis Symphony Academy
As Director of Orchestral Activities for the Annapolis Symphony Academy, Novo will lead the Orion Youth Orchestra in several performances. Dates and times to be announced.
MAESTRO NOVO CONDUCTS MAHLER 5th, NOV. 7-8, 2025
Mahler’s music is an emotional odyssey that moves from darkness into radiant light, punctuated by longing, exuberance, and finally, triumph. Throughout the performance, expect virtuosic solos from ASO Principal Horn Alex Kovling and ASO Principal Trumpet Christopher Sala, among others. Entitled From Darkness to Light, the performances will also include Sibelius’ The Swan of Tuonela.
Darkness to Light
Friday, November 7, 2025
Saturday, November 8, 2025
7:30 PM at Maryland Hall
Music Program:
Jean Sibelius The Swan of Tuonela, Op. 22, No. 2
Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 5
Sibelius’ The Swan of Tuonela opens the evening with its dark, dreamlike beauty. Inspired by Finnish mythology, this atmospheric tone poem depicts a swan gliding through the waters of the underworld, its song carried by the haunting voice of the English horn. With rich, brooding harmonies and a sense of quiet inevitability, Sibelius transports the listener to a world both distant and deeply moving.
Mahler’s 5th Symphony moves between powerful, mournful themes in the opening funeral march, to moments of joyful exuberance in the Scherzo, to a slow, intensely lyrical movement for strings and harp in the famous Adagietto, and ending with a massive rondo. The music is an emotional odyssey that moves from darkness into radiant light, punctuated by longing, exuberance, and finally, triumph. Throughout the performance, expect virtuosic solos from ASO Principal Horn Alex Kovling and ASO Principal Trumpet Christopher Sala, among others.
This performance is made possible in part with the support of the Maryland State Arts Council (MSAC.org) and Arts Council of Anne Arundel County (ACAAC.org).
MAESTRO NOVO EMBRACES CONTEMPORARY SYMPHONIC VOICES WITH 5 ANNAPOLIS AND ASO PREMIÈRES
- Silvestre Revueltas’ Janitzio
- William Dawson’s Negro Folk Symphony
- Reinaldo Moya’s Polo Romanesco
- Arturo Márquez’s Guitar Concerto, “Místico y Profano”
- Gabriela Ortiz’s Antrópolis
Silvestre Revueltas: Janitzio
Silvestre Revueltas (Dec. 13, 1899 – Oct. 5, 1940), a Mexican composer who wrote prolifically in the early twentieth century, came from a family of famous artists. Following his time in Spain during the Spanish Civil War, he returned to Mexico, where he composed film music, chamber music, songs, along with a number of other works. Janitzio is an energetic and colorful orchestral piece inspired by the rhythms and folk traditions of Mexico. Evoking the lively spirit of the island town for which it is named, Janitzio is a vibrant celebration of culture and movement. Always attuned to the intersection of politics, art, and music, Revueltas’ work reflects a sense of nationalism and respect, if not even fondness, for his Mexican cultural traditions, often without quoting specific or well-known folk music outright. In this way, his creativity and artistry brought the melodies of Latin America to audiences around the world.
William Dawson: Negro Folk Symphony
William Dawson’s (September 26, 1899 – May 2, 1990) Negro Folk Symphony is a powerful and richly orchestrated work that draws on African American spirituals and folk melodies that swell and harmonize with traditional themes into a sweeping, symphonic form that offers profound and moving reflections on heritage and resilience. William Dawson was born in Anniston, Alabama. His father took him out of school around age 10 to help support the family, but his mother helped him run away to Tuskegee Institute before his 14th birthday. While at Tuskegee, the historically Black school founded by Booker T. Washington, Dawson received an outstanding general and musical education. Tuskegee also fostered in him the self-discipline, racial pride, and commitment to excellence that became the hallmarks of his long career.
Dawson began writing his Negro Folk Symphony while living in Chicago in the late 1920s. It premièreed in its original form by Leopold Stokowski with the Philadelphia Orchestra in 1934, followed by a performance at New York’s Carnegie Hall. At each of the performances, the symphony was well-received by audiences, earning standing ovations. Following a trip to West Africa, Dawson was inspired to revise his symphony to incorporate the music he heard and recorded there. It is this revised version that is performed today and can be found on professional recordings. Dawson also incorporated spirituals from his childhood into the piece, including “Oh, My Little Soul Gwine Shine Like a Star” (also known as “Dig My Grave”), “O Le’ Me Shine,” “Hallelujah, Lord, I Been Down into the Sea,” and excerpts of “Go Down, Moses.”
Reinaldo Moya: Polo Romanesco
Reinaldo Moya (b. 1984) is a graduate of Venezuela’s “El Sistema” government-funded music education program, founded by José Antonio Abreu in 1975 and aimed at improving communities through classical music. Moya is the recipient of the Charles Ives Fellowship from the American Academy of Arts and Letters, two McKnight Composers’ Fellowships, the Van Lier Fellowship from Meet the Composer and the Aaron Copland Award. He was the inaugural winner of the Ellis-Beauregard Foundation Composer Award. Most recently, he was the 2021-24 Composer-in-Residence of the Chicago Philharmonic Orchestra. Romanesca is a sequence of four chords that is the foundation for Polo music, a popular folk music form with roots in the Spanish Renaissance. Arriving on the shores of the New World, Romanesca became the inspiration for one of the most popular songs from Western Venezuela, Polo Margariteño, a folk song of unknown authorship that became widely known in the latter part of the twentieth century.
Moya’s Polo Romanesco is a postmodern send up of the Romanesca progression as it weaves its way through bits and pieces of the Polo Margariteño. It is full of surprises and juxtapositions. Tracing the parallel journey of polo music from Spain to the Americas many centuries ago while bridging the gap between European and Venezuelan music, Polo Romanesco points to how music can be both old and new.
Arturo Márquez: Guitar Concerto, “Místico y Profano”
Contemporary Mexican composer Arturo Márquez’s (b. Dec. 20, 1950) new guitar concerto was written specifically for Pablo Sainz-Villegas, who is thrilled to perform it with the ASO under the baton of his fellow Spanish countryman, Maestro José-Luis Novo. Subtitled “Mystical and Profane,” the concerto is a virtuosic and emotional work, originally co-commissioned by Sainz-Villegas, Houston Symphony Orchestra, Naples Philharmonic, and Canada’s National Arts Centre Orchestra. Born in the Sonoran desert in the colonial town of Alamos, Mexico, Márquez attended school in Los Angeles, California. Upon returning to Mexico, he attended the Mexican Music Conservatory, where he studied piano and music theory from 1970 to 1975. At age sixteen he began to compose. Márquez was inspired by a variety of musical styles as well as by his father, a Mariachi musician, and his grandfather, a Mexican folk musician. Márquez furthered his studies as a Fulbright scholar at California Institute of the Arts in Valencia, California. In the 1990s, Márquez composed a series of pulsating Danzones. National Autonomous University of Mexico (UNAM) commissioned Danzón No. 2, often called the second national anthem of Mexico. His Danzones are the most widely-known compositions of his and are often used in ballet productions and symphonic concerts. The Annapolis première of his Guitar Concerto is a thrilling addition to the repertoire of the ASO’s Season 64 opening night.
Gabriela Ortiz: Antrópolis
Inspired by the dynamic cultural life of Mexico City, Grammy award-winning composer Gabriela Ortiz’s (b. Dec. 20, 1964) Antrópolis is a thrilling contemporary piece that showcases the percussion section, with ASO Principal Timpanist Curt Armbruster taking a featured role. In Antrópolis, Ortiz has premièreed at least 10 major orchestral works in recent years, half of them championed by the Los Angeles Philharmonic and its star conductor Gustavo Dudamel, a graduate of the Venezuelan “El Sistema” program, who has called her one of the most talented composers in the world.
SEASON OVERVIEW
EXPLORATIONS WITH CLASSICAL AND LIVING COMPOSERS
- Antonín Dvôrák (1841-1904)
- Gustav Mahler (1860-1911)
- Sergei Rachmaninoff (1873-1943)
- Dmitri Shostakovich (1906-1975)
- Maurice Ravel (1875-1937)
- Richard Strauss (1864-1949)
- Aaron Copland (1900-1990)
- Reinaldo Moya (1984 – )
- Arturo Márquez (1950 – )
- Gabriela Ortiz (1964 -)
BELOVED CLASSICS
- Antonín Dvôrák, Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, “From the New World”
- Gustav Mahler, Symphony No. 5
- Richard Strauss, Don Juan, Op. 20
- Aaron Copland, Billy the Kid Suite
- Sergei Rachmaninoff, Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
- Maurice Ravel, Piano Concerto in G major
- Dmitri Shostakovich, Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47
EXTRAORDINARY GUEST ARTISTRY
- Pablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar
- Angel Blue, soprano
- Olga Kern, piano
- Pascal Rogé, piano
FEATURED ASO MUSICIANS
- Alex Kovling, Principal Horn
- Kimberly Valerio, Principal Flute
- Curt Armbruster, Principal Timpani
- Others, to be announced
TWO ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA DEBUTS
- Pablo Sainz-Villagas
- Angel Blue
Soloists making their debut on the stage at Maryland Hall in Annapolis include the Spanish guitarist Pablo Sainz-Villagas, notable as the successor of Andrés Segovia and an ambassador of Spanish culture in the world. Known for her radiant voice and commanding stage presence, two-time Grammy-winning soprano Angel Blue has graced the world’s leading opera houses. Her debut in Annapolis will include a selection of operatic works.
TWO ARTISTS RETURN TO ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
- Olga Kern, piano
- Pascal Rogé, piano
Olga Kern, renowned for her technical skill, precision and musicality, returns to join the ASO on stage at Maryland Hall in Annapolis and at Music Center at Strathmore in Bethesda to perform one of the greatest and most beloved works in the piano repertoire, Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18. Kern’s artistry embodies the technical brilliance, bold expression, and emotional depth that define Rachmaninoff’s style. Kern performed Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 with the ASO April 5-8, 2022.
A French pianist celebrated for his interpretations of French repertoire, Pascal Rogé brings color, poetry, and a wealth of expertise in the authentic French musical tradition to the stage as the featured guest soloist for Maurice Ravel’s Piano Concerto in G major. Rogé performed Ravel’s Piano Concerto for Left Hand with the ASO in 2019.
5-CONCERT SIGNATURE SERIES
- A New World with Pablo Sainz-Villagas, guitar
- Darkness to Light featuring Mahler’s Fifth
- Legends with Angel Blue, soprano
- Echoes of Heritage with Olga Kern, piano
- Rhythm to Revolution with Pascale Rogé
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is renaming its popular subscription series from “Masterworks Series” to “Signature Series”. While the name is new, audiences can continue to expect the same level of artistry and excellence that has defined the orchestra for 63 seasons in 5 pairings of concerts on Friday and Saturday evenings.
“The Signature Series reflects what the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra does best—bringing to life the brilliance of orchestral music with passion and precision,” said ASO Executive Director Erica Bondarev Rapach. “Maestro Novo’s artistic vision shapes each concert, curating programs that are not only masterful but unmistakably ours. This series is the hallmark of who we are and the unforgettable experiences we create for our audiences.”
Performances in the 2025-26 Signature Series
A New World
October 10 & 11, 2025
Maryland Hall | 7:30 PM
MUSIC PROGRAM
Reinaldo Moya Polo Romanesco
Arturo Márquez Guitar Concerto, “Místico y Profano”
with Pablo Sainz-Villegas, guitar
Antonín Dvořák Symphony No. 9 in E minor, Op. 95, “From the New World”
Darkness to Light
November 7 & 8, 2025
Maryland Hall | 7:30 PM
MUSIC PROGRAM
Jean Sibelius The Swan of Tuonela, Op. 22, No. 2
Gustav Mahler Symphony No. 5
Legends
January 30 & 31, 2026
Maryland Hall | 7:30 PM
February 1, 2026
Music Center at Strathmore | 3:00 PM
MUSIC PROGRAM
Claude Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun)
Opera Selections Works to be announced
with Angel Blue, soprano
Richard Strauss Don Juan, Op. 20
Aaron Copland Billy the Kid Suite
Echoes of Heritage
February 27 & 28, 2026
Maryland Hall | 7:30 PM
March 1, 2026
Music Center at Strathmore | 3:00 PM
MUSIC PROGRAM
Silvestre Revueltas Janitzio
Sergei Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
with Olga Kern, piano
William Dawson Negro Folk Symphony
Rhythm to Revolution
April 10 & 11, 2026
Maryland Hall | 7:30 PM
MUSIC PROGRAM
Gabriela Ortiz Antrópolis
Maurice Ravel Piano Concerto in G major
with Pascal Rogé, piano
Dmitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47
FREE PRE CONCERT LECTURE
The ASO will continue to offer FREE pre-concert lectures at Maryland Hall Signature Series concerts with WBJC’s Jonathan Palevsky. These lectures include insightful and enlightening lectures about each piece, taking listeners inside the scores. Palevsky’s lectures famously reveal the story, social commentary, history, science, musicology, and behind-the-scenes tidbits that turns a musical score into a true work of art.
TWO PERFORMANCES AT MUSIC CENTER AT STRATHMORE
- Echoes of Heritage with Olga Kern
- Legends with Angel Blue
Two concerts will be performed at 3 PM at Music Center at Strathmore, 5301 Tuckerman Lane, Bethesda, Maryland, The acoustics at Strathmore are outstanding, and allow the audience to experience the magic and power of the symphony orchestra. Parking at Strathmore is free.
“We are delighted to perform for our patrons at the Music Center at Strathmore,” said Maestro Novo. “The hall’s exceptional acoustics inspire the ASO to reach new artistic heights, revealing the full depth and nuance of our orchestra’s capabilities. Strathmore’s expansive and accessible space welcomes a diverse audience, and its location in a vibrant cultural hub just outside the nation’s capital introduces new listeners to the Annapolis Symphony experience. It is always a thrill to perform in such an inspiring venue.”
Legends
January 30 & 31, 2026
Maryland Hall | 7:30 PM
February 1, 2026
Music Center at Strathmore | 3:00 PM
MUSIC PROGRAM
Claude Debussy Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune (Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun)
Opera Selections Works to be announced
with Angel Blue, soprano
Richard Strauss Don Juan, Op. 20
Aaron Copland Billy the Kid Suite
Echoes of Heritage
February 27 & 28, 2026
Maryland Hall | 7:30 PM
March 1, 2026
Music Center at Strathmore | 3:00 PM
MUSIC PROGRAM
Silvestre Revueltas Janitzio
Sergei Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 in C minor, Op. 18
with Olga Kern, piano
William Dawson Negro Folk Symphony
ONE ASO HOLIDAY TRADITION, TWO VENUES
- Maryland Hall, Annapolis, Maryland
- Severna Park High School, Severna Park, Maryland
The ASO’s popular Holiday Pops Concert will be held at Maryland Hall on Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM and at Severna Park High School on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at 3 PM. The ASO looks forward to this annual tradition of sharing a timeless repertoire of holiday favorites with guest artists who will surprise and delight our audience.
After a successful performance at Severna Park High School in 2024, the ASO returns to the venue in 2025.
“We are excited to share the magic of live symphonic music with audiences in northern Anne Arundel County,” said Novo. This very special concert is always unforgettable, and really allows everyone to get into the spirit of the season.”
A fifth of attendees experienced the ASO for the first time at the 2024 Severna Park High School performance —proof of our community’s desire to experience music live in more venues across the county, as well as music’s incredible power to inspire and connect.
COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
- Pops in the Park
- School Field Trip Concerts
- Family Concerts
Pops in the Park
In addition to concerts at Maryland Hall and the Music Center at Strathmore, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra will host two FREE outdoor community concerts over Labor Day weekend at Quiet Waters Park and Downs Park. These lively Pops in the Park concerts feature danceable pop tunes, patriotic favorites, and Broadway and movie music—perfect for all ages. As one of Anne Arundel County’s largest and oldest performing arts organizations, the ASO is proud to bring this beloved annual event to the community. Now in his 21st season, Artistic Director and Conductor José-Luis Novo considers it one of his favorite performances:
“Pops in the Park is an opportunity to connect with our community. It’s a celebration of music under the open sky—where families and friends can experience the thrill of a live symphony in a relaxed, welcoming setting. One of my favorite aspects of Pops in the Park – besides the many dogs who love to hear our music – is the love for movement and music that children feel free to express while we play. Watching them dance is a true joy. For many of our guests, this concert is their first encounter with orchestral music, and time and again, we see it spark a love for music that lasts a lifetime. This concert is marked by moments of beauty, inspiration, and hilarious fun. I hope you will join us.”
The concert draws over 3,000 attendees annually, offering a relaxed and inspiring outdoor experience. Concert-goers can bring lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and snacks, or enjoy food truck concessions. Alcohol is prohibited. Parking is free and easy and there are plenty of convenient restroom facilities.
Concert Schedule:
Saturday, August 29 | 11:30 AM – Downs Park, Pasadena, MD
Sunday, August 30 | 5:30 PM – Quiet Waters Park, Annapolis, MD (Rain date: Monday, September 1 at Quiet Waters Park)
Thanks to generous sponsors and partners, including Elizabeth Richebourg Rea, the Maryland State Arts Council, the Arts Council of Anne Arundel County, and Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, these concerts remain free and open to all. Special support is provided by the Anne Arundel County Department of Recreation and Parks.
School Field Trip Concerts
Each year the ASO hosts two days of school concerts, the perfect opportunity for pre-school, elementary, and middle school – aged students to enjoy a field trip. This concert is subsidized by grants and individual donations, enabling students, teachers, and chaperones to attend for free or at reduced cost. Dates for this season’s School Field Trip Concerts are March 18th and 19th, 2026, at 10AM and 11:30AM at Maryland Hall. Teachers and parents interested in attending can reserve seats by calling the ASO Box Office at 410-263-0907.
Family Concert
The ASO’s annual Family Concert is a late-morning adventure for kids and kids-at-heart. The performance is full of surprises, from special guests to themes that speak to audiences of all ages. The concert is scheduled for Saturday, March 21st, at 11:30AM at Maryland Hall. Tickets will be available for sale to the public on August 1, 2025.
ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ACADEMY
- Auditions for membership in ensembles and for lessons, May 4, 2025
- Winter Recital – date to be determined, December 2025
- Orion Winter concert – date to be determined, January 2026
- ASA Day – date to be determined, May 2026
The Annapolis Symphony Academy (ASA) is the largest educational initiative of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (ASO). ASA provides students with unique opportunities to study and perform alongside ASO’s professional musicians. The Orion Youth Orchestra, ASA’s highest-level ensemble, is directed by Maestro José-Luis Novo, the ASO’s artistic director and conductor.
ASA offers free concert tickets to students for performances by their ASO mentors and provides pre-college advising and audition preparation for students pursuing music degrees. Regular workshops cover topics such as practice techniques, instrument care, goal-setting, and musician wellness. In celebration of its eighth year, ASA is offering free ensemble participation for all students. Need-based scholarships are available for lessons in the Virtuoso Pathway program. Visit tunedtoyouth.org for more information.
Media Contact: Netanel Draiblate, Director, Annapolis Symphony Academy NDraiblate@annapolissymphony.org
ABOUT ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
Now in its 64th season, the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is the largest and oldest performing arts organization in Anne Arundel County and the première professional orchestra in Maryland’s capital, Annapolis. Led by Music Director José-Luis Novo, the ASO’s 70 professional musicians are recognized for their exceptional artistry and uncompromising excellence. The Symphony’s mission is to inspire, educate, and enrich lives near and far by creating extraordinary musical experiences. A cultural anchor in Anne Arundel County for over six decades, the ASO contributes to a vibrant arts community and generates economic impact across the region. With concerts at Maryland Hall, the Music Center at Strathmore, and throughout Anne Arundel County—including hospitals, schools, museums, and public events—the ASO is deeply woven into the community it serves.
We Are Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.
For more information or to purchase tickets, visit AnnapolisSymphony.org or call 410-263-0907.
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OUR SUPPORTERS
Elizabeth Richebourg Rea
Maryland State Arts Council
Arts Council of Anne Arundel County
Elville Center for the Creative Arts
Anne Arundel County Recreation and Parks
Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians
Rotary Club of Annapolis
Impact100 Greater Chesapeake Bay Region Chapter
