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ASO Purpose and Values

Purpose Statement

The ASO's very reason for being.

The ASO exists to connect, enrich, inspire and advance Arkansas through the power of music.

Values

The forces that drive the ASO's aspirations and guide decision making and planning.

  • Courage. Courage to be innovative, creative, curious, adventuresome; courage to undertake risk, demonstrate integrity, and lead.
  • Continual Learning. A culture of being great listeners, of being open to new ideas
    and applying new learning.
  • Connectivity. Catalyzing relationships through music in diverse geographic,
    technological and cultural communities.
  • Artistry. Our work is marked by discipline, focus, and accountability. ASO members
    act upon these values in all aspects of ASO activities.
  • Agility. Demonstrating the ability to respond and adjust to changing circumstances;
    being flexible, quick, responsive, creative.

Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

NAAS logo.jpgArkansas Symphony Orchestra is proud to be a partner orchestra of the National Alliance for Audition Support (NAAS), an unprecedented national initiative to increase diversity in American orchestras. It will do so by offering Black and Latinx musicians a customized combination of mentoring, audition preparation, financial support, and audition previews. Learn more at www.auditionalliance.org.

Message from Little Rock Mayor Frank Scott, Jr.

Concerts for Only $9/month!

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Donate Now

A donation to ASO puts instruments in the hands of children, makes live symphonic music accessible to all Arkansans, and makes it possible for world-class musicians to call Arkansas home. 

Every dollar counts, and each donation helps ensure a sustainable, thriving future for ASO.

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