Orchestra and You

Best for 1st – 3rd grade Available in Pulaski County Co-sponsored by the Arkansas Symphony Guild, this FREE award-winning program introduces children to all of the instruments in a symphony orchestra. Guild members organize students into an orchestra using plastic instruments, and one lucky student will lead their peers as the conductor! This program also…

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Summer Strings Camp

ASO Summer Strings is a summer program for string students of all ages and ability levels. Participants will receive daily instruction from a world-class faculty that includes ASYO directors, String academy teachers and members of the ASO. The program is two weeks long at the end of June. Students will be placed in one of…

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Children’s Concert

Dance Around The World Children’s Concert Every culture has their own distinctive music born of dance. Join us as we discover new cultures through music around our world. Your Arkansas Symphony Orchestra will take you on a journey to Mexico, China, France, India, plus many other countries! The concert will also feature a rising-star young…

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Quartet Demos

Learning Through Music! In-School String Quartet Demos Each demo is tied to a curriculum. Demos are not available on Mondays. Per diem and mileage fees apply for visits outside Pulaski County. 30 Minute duration. Student/Teacher Supplements for In-School Quartet Demos: Meet the String Family Supplements Find Your Musical Roots Supplements Grab Your Passport Supplements Math…

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String Academy

ASO String Academy The mission of the ASO String Academy is to provide an opportunity for excellence in the pursuit of high-quality musical education, based on the methods and philosophies of Shinichi Suzuki, Mimi Zweig and Paul Rolland. This is a proven method for developing confidence, creative thinking, and a general work ethic that will…

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Youth Programs

Youth Programs Youth Orchestras The ASO Youth Ensembles have offered unique performance experiences to Arkansas’ leading student musicians for more than 50 years. With three ensembles and nearly 200 members, the ASOYE serve those ages 9-19, currently from more than 37 communities throughout Arkansas. Learn More String Academy The mission of the ASO String Academy…

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E. Lee Ronnel Music Academy

E. Lee Ronnel Music Academy The E. Lee Ronnel Music Academy expands the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s capacity to reach and serve Arkansas children and adults through programming that includes the ASO Youth Ensembles, the ASO String Academy, Summer Strings Camp, ASO Community Orchestra, the annual Children’s Concert and other programs. ASO Music education programs are…

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