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Music begins in a single breath.

A breath drawn by a concertmaster before the first note. 

A breath released by a horn player as a warm, steady tone fills the hall.
A breath shared by an entire orchestra, quiet, synchronized, expectant before it blooms into a full, resonant wave of sound.

A breath held by an audience in a moment of awe.

Here in Annapolis, that breath sustains our city. It brings life to our streets, our schools, our parks, and our concert halls. It carries the joy of children discovering an instrument for the first time. It carries the thrill of an audience collectively held by a rising chord. It carries the quiet wonder that only live music can give.

Our musicians shape these moments with the full force of their talent and devotion.

Their artistry is rigorous and refined, their dedication unwavering, their impact profound. They mentor the next generation, bring music to neighborhoods, and fill our city with an essential feeling of connection.

But this living, breathing art does not sustain itself. A symphony is more than an ensemble—it is a community promise. A promise to honor the musicians who make these experiences possible to protect the cultural heartbeat of Annapolis, and to ensure that music remains an essential thread in the fabric of our shared life.

As the year draws  to a close, I invite you to join us in this promise. Please consider making a gift  in support of the musicians and the music of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra.

Your generosity allows us to continue inspiring, teaching, comforting, connecting, and uniting  us. It ensures that your  ASO—this vital, vibrant pulse of our city—remains a source of joy, wonder, and community.

With gratitude,
José-Luis Novo