inBloom ASO
2025-26
LOOKING BACK, GROWING FORWARD
OUR MISSION
THE ASO IS THE REGION’S OLDEST AND LARGEST PERFORMING ARTS ORGANIZATION—A CULTURAL FLAGSHIP FOR ANNAPOLIS AND BEYOND.
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra’s mission is to inspire, educate and enrich lives near and far by creating extraordinary musical experiences with uncompromising artistic excellence.
The Annapolis Symphony Academy Our cornerstone education program, provides young musicians with access to exceptional music education— building their confidence and artistry, and a stronger, more inclusive future for classical music.
Annapolis Symphony Academy students after the annual Cecelia Wyatt Honors Recital in Memory of Marc and Kirk Elvy. Photo credit: Richard Brown
José-Luis Novo leads the ASO at Maryland Hall. Photo credit: Amy Raab
ASO EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR ERICA BONDAREV RAPACH
This is a moment to reflect on what we have built—and to define what comes next. At the Annapolis Symphony O rchestra (ASO), we believe both are essential. And “we” includes you as part of the incredible network of people— on stage, behind the scenes, and throughout our community—who choose to support and sustain what we do.
The 2025–26 season, our 64th, came to life in individual moments: a standing ovation where new audiences clapped and cheered alongside longtime subscribers, meaningful connections between individual musicians and audience members during performances in health and wellness facilities across Anne Arundel County, and our Annapolis Symphony Academy (ASA) students learning more about music and about themselves as they grow through lessons, rehearsals, and performances.
Like anything in bloom, the changes you see on the surface are only a part of the story. Beneath them, something more is happening— the strengthening of roots, the deepening of connection, and the ability to sustain something meaningful over time. This past year, the ASO forged new local partnerships, found new ways of shaping the audience experience, and expanded our capacity to serve our community in ways that endure.
We believe that growth is not simply about becoming bigger — it is about becoming more meaningful.
T hat belief is shaping how we move forward— with intention in how we design our programs, invest in people, and build relationships.
And that work continues.
Our 65th season is inspired by the natural world and includes new collaborations with local artists as well as evolving approaches to what to expect from live orchestral and chamber music concerts. We want to engage with our audiences in ways that feel even more immediate, more personal, and more connected.
The choices we make now will shape what comes next. A broader vision is emerging —one that prioritizes artistic ambition, organizational bravery, broader accessibility, and a commitment to resonance and relevance. That vision will be further defined through a strategic planning process now underway to guide what’s on the horizon.
Thank you for being a part of who we areand who we are becoming.
Erica Bondarev Rapach Executive Director Annapolis Symphony Orchestra
Photo credit: Richard Brown
What Shaped the Season
EXCELLENCE DOES NOT HAPPEN BY ACCIDENT. IT REQUIRES THE PEOPLE, SYSTEMS, AND SPACES TO HELP IT GROW.
At the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, we believe great music begins with people.
Every performance, lesson, and experience is made possible by a broad community of musicians, students, audiences, staff, board members, faculty, donors, volunteers, and supporters whose care, talent, and commitment sustain this work.
In 2025–26, that shared commitment came to life in meaningful ways. Musicians brought exceptional artistry and dedication to the stage, staff strengthened systems and advanced new ideas to support a growing organization, and board members, donors, and Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (FASO) sustained the ASO through their generosity and advocacy.
The Annapolis Symphony Academy (ASA) continued to expand opportunities for young musicians through lessons, ensembles, and performances, helping shape the next generation of artists and music lovers.
Investing in Capacity
CHANGE REQUIRES THE PEOPLE, SYSTEMS, AND SPACES THAT ALLOW EXCELLENCE TO TAKE ROOT AND GROW.
This past season, we expanded our administrative team, hired more ASA faculty, and upgraded our work space at Maryland Hall.
Our renovated office suite will be named in honor of the vision and generosity of Anna Greenberg, Former Board Chair, and Patricia Edwards, First Executive Director of the ASO.
Newly renovated ASO office at Maryland Hall. Photo credit: Diana Love
Our Thriving Ecosystem
THIS SEASON, THE ASO REACHED MORE PEOPLE IN MORE PLACES THAN EVER BEFORE.
Across Anne Arundel County and beyond, audiences came together in parks, concert halls, schools, churches, and community spaces to share in live music.
As the ASO expanded where and how it performed, more people experienced the orchestra in their own communities than ever before.
OUR 2025-26 AUDIENCES CAME FROM ACROSS ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY AND THE GREATER BALTIMORE–WASHINGTON REGION
20,400+ attendees at ASO & ASA concerts in the 2025-26 season
7,000 the most people ever to attend Pops in the Park
6,305 attended FREE Community Engagement performances by ASO musicians
Glen Burnie
Odenton
Millersville
Severna Park
Cape St. Claire
Edgewater
Annapolis
Arnold
Crofton
Bethesda Silver Spring
WASHINGTON
BALTIMORE
Davidsonville Parole
2025-26 VENUES
Bowie State University Fine and Performing Arts Center
Dionne Warwick Theater
Evangelical Presbyterian Church of Annapolis
Joseph Meyerhoff
Symphony Hall
Maryland Hall for the
Severna Park High School
The Music Center at Strathmore
SS Constantine & Helena
Greek Orthodox Church
ASO audience at a Signature Series Concert at Maryland Hall. Photo credit: Richard Brown
Planting Seeds of Connection
WHEN
WE CLARIFY THE INVITATION—AND COLLABORATE WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES—MORE PEOPLE SEE THEMSELVES IN THE EXPERIENCE.
This season, we reimagined our chamber music series with experience-driven invitations like Brahms & Ice Cream and Mozart & Cookies, in partnership with Storm Brothers Ice Cream Factory and Rise & Shine Bakery. Attendance more than doubled compared to previous years, with audiences growing from fewer than 100 to more than 200 per performance.
20% of our chamber concert audiences this season were new to the ASO.
Children from the Marshall Hope Learning Center Bilingual Choir perform at Mozart & Cookies. Photo credit: Richard Brown
$25 TICKETS
In Season 64, the ASO introduced $25 tickets for its Signature Series and Chamber concerts. Nearly 1,000 of these tickets were sold. This resounding success bolsters our commitment to making our music accessible to the community.
19% of tickets sold in Season 64 were discounted for students, veterans, law enforcement, and first responders.
ASO Wind Section. Photo credit: Richard Brown
Rooted, Reaching, Growing
FROM MAINSTAGE CONCERTS TO OUTDOOR PERFORMANCES, THE ASO WELCOMED AUDIENCES ACROSS A SEASON OF VARIETY, SCALE, AND ARTISTIC ENERGY.
The ASO brought its live concert experience to 12,092 ticketholders across 55 performances. The Academy hosted 26 performances for 6,970 people. Our community outreach programs reached an additional 7,305 people. More than 7,000 people attended our Pops in the Park concerts. These audience sizes reflect a season of continued growth in reach, visibility, and audience connection.
Our performance at Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall during the League of American Orchestras' annual conference elevated the ASO's profile among national industry leaders and local music lovers alike—reinforcing its role as a prominent Maryland orchestra and leading cultural force in the region.
103 performances
43 locations
33,097 total attendees
Pablo Sáinz-Villegas performs Arturo Márquez guitar concerto “Místico y Profano” (“Mystical and Profane”) with the ASO. Photo credit: Richard Brown
Nurturing New Audiences
AUDIENCE GROWTH THIS SEASON REFLECTED NOT ONLY RISING ATTENDANCE BUT A BROADER AND MORE WELCOMING INVITATION TO JOIN THE ASO EXPERIENCE.
In the 2025–26 season, more than 1,000 ticketholders were new to the ASO. This means that, on average, 10% of audience members at each concert were first-time buyers. New audience growth was especially strong at Pops in the Park, Holiday Pops, our Family and Chamber Concerts. Approximately 20% of attendees at each of these concerts were new to the ASO.
These results point to a growing appetite for musical experiences that are welcoming, engaging, and connected.
The ASO’s Family Concert, “Space: An Out of this World Symphony” at Maryland Hall. Photo credit: Richard Brown
An Orchestral Powerhouse
UNDER
THE
LEADERSHIP
OF
ARTISTIC DIRECTOR JOSÉ-LUIS
NOVO, THE ASO CONTINUES TO GROW ITS ARTISTIC DEPTH, MUSICAL AMBITION, AND RECOGNITION ACROSS THE REGION.
Maestro Novo’s artistic rigor continues to push the orchestra to new heights, enabling the ASO to attract exceptional guest artists and perform repertoire of remarkable depth, scale, and difficulty. Each performance reflects the ASO’s dedication to live music that challenges, moves, and brings communities together. Throughout the season, ASO musicians met demanding works with artistry, sensitivity, and command— from soaring solos to full orchestral precision and force.
19 works by living composers
4 internationally renowned guest artists
29 works by American composers
15 works by Latino & Black composers
José-Luis Novo and pianist Olga Kern perform at Maryland Hall photo by Richard Brown
PIVOTAL MOMENTS, ICONIC SOLOS
Robert Christopher Sala , and brought jazzy Sing, Sing, sound alive, joyous, and utterly unforgettable
The Swan depends on a single expressive English met the challenge with a sound that was mournful, Sibelius’s near-silence with remarkable beauty
Mahler’s Symphony No. 5 demands exceptional Alex Kovling, , and Principal performed with distinction, shaping the work’s emotional power through a defining horn solo, exposed trumpet writing, and
William Kan, Principal Percussion
Rick Basehore, Horn
Katherine Ventura, Principal Harp
Christopher Sala , Principal Trumpet
Robert DiLutis, Principal Clarinet
PIVOTAL MOMENTS, ICONIC SOLOS
CLAUDE DEBUSSY’S Prélude à l’après-midi d’un faune
There are perhaps only a dozen measures in the orchestral repertoire as quietly demanding as the opening flute solo in Debussy's Prélude à l’aprèsmidi d’un faune. It asks for everything — breath control, color, and a tone that feels improvised but never uncertain. Principal Flute Kimberly Valerio summoned all of it, her playing shimmering and sensuous, tracing the dream-logic of Debussy's score with the kind of ease that only comes from deep mastery. The Faun begins and ends with her — and the music was in exceptional hands.
RICHARD STRAUSS’ Don Juan
Strauss’s unforgettable orchestral storytelling revolutionized symphonic music. The tone poem is legendary for breathless energy and virtuosic demands on every instrument. It doesn't allow anyone on stage to hide. Principal Oboe Fatma Daglar brought aching beauty to one of the score's most coveted solos, while Associate Concertmaster Nicholas Currie commanded the stage with authority and elegance. Don Juan is ultimately a showcase for the entire orchestra. It is technically very difficult to perform. The ASO rose to the occasion, leaving audiences with an unshakeable sense of wonder and awe.
Kimberly Valerio, Principal Flute
Netanel Draiblate, Concertmaster
Fatma Daglar, Oboe
GABRIELA ORTIZ’S Antrópolis
This piece is full of percussive power - the rhythm of the timpani in particular gets feet tapping and bodies moving from the very first note. Timpanist Curt “CJ” Armbruster performed with one of the season’s most assertive and powerful solos. His command of rhythm and tone set the piece in motion with a physical force that audiences felt before they fully heard it. Armbruster's pivotal role was one that separates players of consequence from everyone else.
DMITRI SHOSTAKOVICH’S Symphony No. 5
Our performances of Dimitri Shostakovich Symphony No. 5 at Maryland Hall and Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall were full of poignant moments and outstanding work from Concertmaster Netanel Draiblate, Principal Horn Alex Kovling, Principal Flute Kimberly Valerio, Principal Oboe Fatma Daglar, and Acting Principal Clarinet Brian Eldridge. Every section of the orchestra performed with remarkable skill and commitment, with particularly memorable contributions from the winds and brass.
Curt Armbruster, Timpani
Brian Eldridge, Acting Principal Clarinet
Alex Kovling, Principal Horn
Annapolis Symphony Academy
THE ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ACADEMY CONTINUES TO EXPAND ACCESS TO MUSIC EDUCATION ACROSS ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY.
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra established the Annapolis Symphony Academy (ASA)
to provide high-quality, accessible music education to students in Annapolis and Anne Arundel County. Entering its 9th year, the ASA offers private lessons, ensemble experience, and solo performance opportunities to more than 150 students. A defining part of the Academy’s business model is learning directly from ASO musicians, who serve as faculty and mentors. ASO musicians also perform alongside students in side-by-side concerts throughout the academic year, helping ASA students build confidence, discipline, creativity, and a sense of belonging.
Every young person deserves access to music education, regardless of financial circumstances. Since its founding in 2018, the ASA has awarded more than $500,000 in scholarships and remains committed to never turning a student away due to financial need. ASA concerts are free and open to the public. In the 2025–26 season, students performed at 24 events across Annapolis and Anne Arundel County, reaching 6,970 people in our community.
775% growth in enrollment since 2018
80% of ASA faculty are ASO musicians 47% of our students receive need-based tuition assistance
$525,000 scholarships awarded since 2018
ASA PROGRAMS
Lyra Youth Chamber Orchestra
Aries Youth Chamber Orchestra
Aquarius Wind Ensemble
Orion Youth Orchestra
Discovery Early Childhood Music
Virtuoso Pathway (private & group lessons)
MENTORSHIP
A defining characteristic of Academy students’ music education is learning directly from ASO musicians, who serve as ASA faculty and mentors.
ASO musicians also perform in side-byside concerts throughout the academic year. At the ASA, studying music becomes more than technical training. Students develop confidence, curiosity, and meaningful relationships while learning what it means to contribute to something larger than themselves.
The Orion Youth Orchestra performs with ASO musician Nicholas Currie, who joins the ensemble as a mentor and stand partner. Photo credit: Richard Brown
Academy Achievements
FROM GRADUATING SENIORS TO PERFORMANCES ACROSS THE COMMUNITY, ASA STUDENTS CONTINUED TO GROW AS MUSICIANS, LEADERS, AND AMBASSADORS FOR THE FUTURE OF MUSIC.
This year, the Annapolis Symphony Academy celebrated 14 graduating seniors, many of whom have grown through lessons and ensembles since grade school. Their achievements reflect not only musical accomplishment, but years of discipline, mentorship, and community.
Being part of ASA has been so incredibly special. Orion Youth Orchestra gave me opportunities to perform and leadership experiences that shaped my musical journey."
Virginia Plunk
ASA graduating violinist
My time at ASA has been hugely impactful in developing my musicianship, and I am thrilled to bring these experiences with me into the next chapter of my life.”
Gabe Noon
ASA graduating bassist
The ASA has taught me valuable skills that helped me grow as both a musician and a leader, while building meaningful connections with my ensemble groups and faculty mentors.”
James Younger
ASA graduating cellist
14 graduating seniors
ACADEMY
PERFORMANCES
6,970 total attendees LEARNING PERFORMING GROWING
ASA students performed at civic events, community spaces, healthcare settings, and public celebrations across our region. In the 2025-26 season, ASA students reached approximately 6,970 people at 24 free performances.
24 Academy performances
ASA students perform for Governor and First Lady Moore’s Holiday Open House. Photo credit: State of Maryland
ASO Subscribers
SUSTAINING THE ASO THROUGH LOYALTY AND LONG TERM COMMITMENT.
55% of Signature Series ticketholders are subscribers
Subscribers remain central to the success of our recently renamed Signature Series, our core classical music programming. Signature Series and FlexPass subscribers account for approximately 55% of ticketholders and generate 72% of ticket revenue.
That loyalty continues year after year. On average, 87% of Signature Series subscribers renew annually—evidence not only of the value of subscription benefits, but that the series continues to inspire long-term connection.
72% of Signature Series ticket revenue comes from subscribers 87% average annual renewal rate
AS AN ANNAPOLITAN, I AM PROUD OF HOW THE ASO HAS GROWN OVER THE YEARS. ITS PROFESSIONALISM AND TALENTS BRING JOY TO OUR LIVES.”
Lisa Hillman, 55-year subscriber
THE ORCHESTRA, THE STAFF, AND THE PROGRAMMING HAVE CONTINUED TO IMPROVE AND EXPAND OVER THE YEARS, AS HAS THE FACILITY. AS A SUBSCRIBER, I LIKE KNOWING I ALWAYS HAVE A GOOD SEAT AND WHERE IT IS LOCATED.”
James Cheevers, 46-year subscriber
I T HAS BEEN AMAZING TO SEE HOW THE ASO HAS PROGRESSED OVER THE YEARS INTO A WORLD CLASS ORCHESTRA. I VALUE THE FRIENDSHIPS I HAVE MADE WITH THE MUSICIANS AND OTHER SUBSCRIBERS.”
Paula Abernethy, 26-year subscriber
AnnnapolisSymphony.org
ASO supporters Fred Stielow, Carol Tabak, and board member Stephen Sotack at Crescendo Club. Photo credit: Amy Raab
Economic Impact
ASO PERFORMANCES
GENERATE REVENUE ACROSS THE CITY & COUNTY
Nonprofit arts and culture organizations like the ASO employ people, enhance our cultural and civic life, and attract visitors to downtown Annapolis.
According to Americans for the Arts, our audiences spend an average of $31.47 per person beyond the cost of a ticket. Meals, parking, lodging, and shopping create additional revenue for adjacent local small businesses.
12,400 Tickets sold $31.47 Spent beyond admission, per person/event $390,228 Estimated local business impact X =
support includes public investment in concerts, music education, free community programming, and general operations.
Service to our Community
ASO MUSICIANS BROUGHT LIVE MUSIC TO SCHOOLS, SHELTERS, HOSPITALS, RETIREMENT COMMUNITIES, AND PUBLIC GATHERING SPACES ACROSS THE REGION.
OUR PARTNER LOCATIONS &
EVENTS
Anne Arundel County Public Schools:
Apex Arts Magnet Program
Health & Wellness Fairs
City of Laurel Health and Resource Fair
Ginger Cove Retirement Community
55 Free Concerts 15 Community Locations
6,305 Total Attendees
Hospice of the Chesapeake
Lighthouse Shelter Homeless Prevention Support Center
Luminis Health:
Anne Arundel Medical Center
Anne Arundel Medical Center Geaton and JoAnn DeCesaris Cancer Institute
Anne Arundel Medical Center Zazulia Heart and Vascular Center
Doctors Community Medical Center
Pathways Alcohol and Drug Treatment Center
McNew Family Medical Center
“Say My Name” Memorial Unveiling, Crownsville Hospital
Memorial Park Cemetery
Two Rivers Active Adult Community Music Club
Wellness House of Annapolis
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THE DUO YOU SENT OVER WAS INCREDIBLE AND PLAYED TO A FULL HOUSE… THE IMPACT WAS BEST SUMMARIZED BY ONE OF OUR RESIDENTS, WHO SHARED THAT THE MUSIC ‘TOOK AWAY HIS CARES FOR THE HOUR.’
David Alt, Executive Director Lighthouse Shelter Homeless Prevention Support Center
Students from Annapolis Symphony Academy perform at Ginger Cove Retirement Community. Photo credit: Erica Bondarev Rapach
Business Partnerships
IN THE 2025–26 SEASON, THE ASO PARTNERED WITH LOCAL BUSINESSES, NONPROFITS, AND CIVIC LEADERS TO EXPAND ITS REACH. THESE PARTNERSHIPS STRENGTHEN OUR ROLE IN THE CULTURAL, SOCIAL, AND CIVIC LIFE OF ANNAPOLIS AND ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY.
The ASO’s partnership with Annapolis-based made+ sustainable footwear brought a playful dimension to the season through a custom design competition for Maestro Novo.
Storm Bros. Ice Cream Factory reached out to the ASO, offering to provide free ice cream at select performances. They helped to inspire the concept behind Brahms & Ice Cream .
Rise & Shine Bakery partnered with the ASO on our 2026-27 season launch and the Mozart & Cookies chamber concert, bringing together music, hospitality, and missiondriven community partnership.
LEADERSHIP
Executive Director Erica Bondarev Rapach is recognized as a new leader by Leadership Anne Arundel.
ADVOCACY
ASO staff and board member Shelley Row attend Maryland
Citizens for the Arts Day at the Maryland State House to meet with lawmakers and advocate for continued investment in the arts.
Photo credit: Erica Bondarev Rapach
Photo credit: LAA
Support That Sustains
THE ASO’S CONTINUED GROWTH IS MADE POSSIBLE BY THE GENEROSITY OF DONORS AND VOLUNTEERS WHO INVEST IN MUSIC’S LASTING ROLE IN ANNAPOLIS AND BEYOND.
In the 2025–26 season, the ASO received nearly $1.7 million from 750 donors. This broad and generous support helps sustain artistic excellence, service to the community, and music education across the organization.
Donor commitment also reflects long-term belief in the ASO’s mission: 25% of donors have supported the organization for five years or more, and 10% have given for more than a decade.
750 donors supported the ASO in 2025–26
$1.7M from individual donors 25% of donors have given for 5+ years 10% of donors have given for 10+ years
DONOR ENGAGEMENT
ASO DONORS ARE GENEROUS AND DEEPLY ENGAGED WITH OUR COMMUNITY. THEY ARE DEDICATED TO SUSTAINING THE ARTS IN ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY.
Our family cared deeply about preserving something that meant so much to us. I was especially pleased not only with how our gift was handled, but with the ASO’s careful stewardship of it so it can support the organization for years to come. Together, we can help ensure the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra flourishes for generations."
Michael Mumma, co-creator of the Sage Tower Mumma Chair for Principal Oboe
The first time I heard the ASO I was hooked. I love knowing that I can trust Maestro José-Luis Novo, the musicians and all those who make concerts, seasons, and extra events happen; that I will experience the absolute best in classical music, hear the best soloist and be glad all over again that I am a supporter.”
Mary McKiel, ASO Donor
The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is a jewel in our backyard that we support so it is there for all of us to enjoy.”
Julie & Charles Grudzinskas, ASO Donors
Our Gratitude
THE INAUGURAL RICHARD BROWN AWARD FOR EXEMPLARY SERVICE TO THE ASO
Richard Brown has transformed his passion for photography into a vehicle for connection, beauty, and meaning. At the ASO, he does more than capture images; he captures the spirit of music and the commitment of those who make it. Through his lens, Richard has shown how the work we do resonates for our musicians, Academy students and parents, guest artists, and our supporters.
Richard has displayed his dedication to the principle of selfless service at every turn. For this reason, we are pleased to recognize him as the inaugural recipient of the Richard Brown Award for Exemplary Service to the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra, named in his honor.
Looking ahead, the ASO will continue to recognize volunteers who embody Richard’s commitment of their time and talent in service to our organization.
From left to right: Erica Bondarev Rapach, Executive Director, Katie Edwards, Board Chair, Richard Brown, Awardee, Jose-Luis Novo, Artistic Director.
The Friends of Annapolis Symphony Orchestra continues to play a vital role in supporting the ASO & ASA.
FRIENDS OF ANNAPOLIS SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA
We are grateful for the support of Friends of Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (FASO). Established in 1964, the mission of FASO is to support the ASO and promote interest in classical music among young people, who represent the
Over the years, FASO has sponsored a wide variety of fundraising events, from casual to elegant, designed to assist the ASO in multiple ways. FASO members volunteer their time at our event of all kinds and promote cwommunity awareness of the Orchestra while building lasting relationships
FASO members Maggie Cole and Stephen Holt. Photo Credit: Amy Raab
Growing Forward
SEASON 65 & BEYOND
2026-27 Priorities
Shape a multi-year strategic plan
Clarify priorities and embark on the ASO’s next phase.
Expand audience engagement
Strengthen relationships and foster belonging beyond the concert hall.
Design a more connected audience experience
More intentionally align performances, partnerships, hospitality, and learning.
Grow partnerships with local businesses and service organizations
Expand the ASO’s role in the cultural life of Annapolis and Anne Arundel County.
Invest in the future of music
Continue expanding opportunities through the Academy as it approaches its 10th anniversary in the 2027-28 season.
Recognize Our Full Circle of Support
Deepen relationships across the ASO community—including subscribers, donors, Academy families, volunteers, advocates, and future audiences.
ASA Assistant Conductor Claire Lewis leads Orion Youth Orchestra at The Meyerhoff. Photo credit: Richard Brown
2026-27 SAVE THE DATE
SEASON 65: IN NATURE’S REALM DONOR EVENTS
TRAVELING PHOTO EXHIBIT
Featuring photography by Annaolis-based artists Emily Carter, Pam Ehrenfried, Jennifer Casey, Jay Fleming, Alison Harbaugh, and Arden Haley.
Presented in conjunction with the ASO’s 2026–27 season theme, “In Nature’s Realm,” this traveling exhibition explores the intersection of music and the natural world through photography by area-artists.
EXHIBITION SCHEDULE
AUG 30–SEPT 30, 2026
Michael E. Busch Annapolis Library
OCT 2–3, 2026
Maryland Hall
OCT 4–DEC 31, 2026
Arundel Center
MAR 1–MAY 31, 2027
BWI Gateway Terminal
OPEN REHEARSALS
Enjoy a behind-the-scenes look at the artistic process with exclusive access to these orchestra rehearsals.
Sept 30, 2026
Nov 5, 2026
Mar 3, 2027
Apr 7, 2027
May 5, 2027
MUSIC AT MID-MORNING
Begin your concert experience with an intimate pre-concert conversation this Thursday morning before a Signature Series concert weekend featuring insights into the music, composers, and artistic vision behind each performance.
Oct 1, 2026
Nov 6, 2026
Mar 4, 2027
Apr 8, 2027
May 6, 2027
Interested in hosting a Music at Mid-Morning? Please reach out to development@annapolissymphony.org.
CRESCENDO CLUB
Keep the evening going at lively Crescendo Club gatherings, where donors can mingle with musicians, guest artists, and fellow music lovers after Signature Series concerts.
Oct 2 & 3, 2026
Nov 6 & 7, 2026
Mar 5 & 6, 2027
Apr 9 & 10, 2027
May 7 & 8, 2027
