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Recent News
ASO Statement on Black Lives Matter
The Akron Symphony Orchestra shares the outrage over the many injustices that continue to harm our African-American citizens and other marginalized minority communities. And we condemn the veiled and overt racism that plagues our nation.
Lakes Tour Suncatchers Now Available!
Support the Akron Symphony Orchestra with a commemorative suncatcher celebrating the Akron Symphony Guild’s annual Boat Tour of Homes on the Portage Lakes.
AYS selects Jake McQuaid as Concerto Winner
The Akron Youth Symphony is pleased to announce that Jake McQuaid has been selected as a winner at the 2020 Concerto Competition.
AYS selects Meghan Slusarski as Concerto Winner
The Akron Youth Symphony is pleased to announce that Meghan Slusarski has been selected as a winner at the 2020 Concerto Competition.
ASO Radio Hour to debut April 3
The Akron Symphony Orchestra will debut the ASO Radio Hour on April 3 at 7 p.m.
ASO cancels remaining 2019-20 performances
The Akron Symphony Orchestra has made the difficult decision to cancel the remaining performances in our 2019-20 season.
Akron Symphony Orchestra announces 2020-21 season
The talents of the Akron Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Christopher Wilkins will be center stage in a 2020-21 concert season filled with audience favorites, alongside diverse works by under-represented composers.
ASO to present Mozart Requiem on February 22
The Akron Symphony Orchestra and Akron Symphony Chorus will present a trio of towering works – highlighted by Mozart’s Requiem – on February 22 at 8 p.m. The concert is sponsored by EarthQuaker Devices.
ASO announces Stand Beside Her Essay Contest
The Akron Symphony Orchestra is currently accepting submissions for its Stand Beside Her Essay Contest, where students in grades 9-12 may write an original essay on influential women composers.
ASO to present Gospel Meets Symphony on February 8
The Akron Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Christopher Wilkins will be joined by the inspirational voices of the Gospel Meets Symphony Choir to present Gospel Meets Symphony on February 8 at 7:30 p.m.