Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra to film virtual spring season at the Michigan Theater
ANN ARBOR โ The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will be releasing performances recorded live this season at the Michigan Theater. The performances will feature additional virtual chamber concerts and will be paired with takeout meals from local restaurants. AdA2SO musicians rehearse at the Michigan Theater. (Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra)The symphony also consulted with Washtenaw County Health Departmentโs medical director Dr. Juan Marquez on how to safely perform during the pandemic. An Ann Arbor native, Joyce, 28, attended Pioneer High School and studied violin with the symphonyโs Concertmaster Aaron Berofsky.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra to host first-ever virtual Holiday Pops concert
ANN ARBOR โ The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will be streaming its annual Holiday Pops program for free this holiday season. The production will be professionally filmed and recorded at the historic First Presbyterian Church of Ann Arbor, and will feature holiday scenes around town. An alumnus of the Julliard School, Berofsky is a Professor of Violin at the University of Michigan. An Ann Arbor native, Charles Berofsky is currently studying piano as an undergraduate student at the Eastman School of Music. To learn more about sponsorship opportunities through Holiday Pops, contact Jennifer Hale at Jennie@a2so.com.
U-M stay-in-place order; Fall Photo Challenge winners; Michigan football in 3... 2...
We have the winners of this yearโs A4 Fall Photo Challenge -- and youโre the first to see them. - Meredith (@meredith_A4)Whatโs been happening:๐งช๏ธ U-Mโs emergency order: What led up to this? (A4)๐ฃ U-M president Mark Schlissel noted that the main cause of cases were social gatherings without masks and proper social distancing. (A4)๐ป Ann Arbor Public Schools announced it will continue virtual learning despite some improvement in coronavirus metrics. (A4)๐ป Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestraโs upcoming event is perfect for date night.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra hosting virtual Halloween Hauntcert
ANN ARBOR โ The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra will be performing a seasonal โHalloween Hauntcertโ on Friday, Oct. 30. The virtual event comes with a four-course curbside pick up meal from The Ravens Club. The event will also feature themed poetry readings by Thomas Blaske, including Edgar Allan Poeโs famed โThe Raven.โโ Like what youโre reading? To see the menu for the evening and to purchase tickets, click here. Happy Halloween!
Clinton talks impeachment at U-M; AFC Ann Arbor advances leagues; robots at UMMA?
- Meredith (@meredith_A4)What's been happening: The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has announced its new executive director as longtime executive director Mary Steffek Blaske prepares for retirement. (A4) AFC Ann Arbor announced this week it will play in USL League Two in 2020. This will be the second league change for AFC Ann Arbor since the club started in 2014. - KLA President and CEO Rick Wallace at the company's groundbreaking for its new 230,000-square-foot campus in Ann Arbor Have something to share? All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announces new executive director
Photo courtesy of Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra and Tyler RandANN ARBOR, Mich. - The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra announced that Tyler Rand will take over as executive director after the retirement of Mary Steffek Blaske, the current A2SO executive director. Geoff Barnes, president of the symphony orchestra board of directors, said that Rand was selected after months of searching for Steffek Blaske's replacement. Photo | Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra Like what you're reading? To see the full announcement, visit the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra website. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra to transport audiences through 'Star Wars' universe at November concert
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - Although it's two months away, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra is preparing to take Ann Arbor audiences to Tatooine during its Nov. 9 concert at Michigan Theater. Starting at 8 p.m., the A2SO will play "Star Wars" classics and fan favorites before the release of "Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker" in December. Enveloping Jedi and Sith audiences in the music of composer John Williams, the orchestra will play favorites including the menacing "The Imperial March," the epic "Duel of the Fates" and the classic "Cantina Band." Attendees are encouraged to dress to their "Star Wars" best. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.
Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra begins search for new music director and conductor
ANN ARBOR, Mich. - As of Friday, the Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra has begun its search for a new music director and conductor. The music director and conductor leads A2SO in artistic vision as principal conductor, artistic director and community arts leader. The role also includes musical leadership, and the music director and conductor conducts all rehearsals and performances for various concepts and programs. To learn more about the desired qualifications for A2SO music director and conductor, as well as application requirements, visit the A2SO website. All About Ann Arbor is powered by ClickOnDetroit/WDIV.