Press Releases

Stay informed with the latest announcements from the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra — from concert updates and special events to exciting new collaborations and initiatives.

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra’s Tom McDonald To Retire As Conductor of Academy Orchestra

April 2, 2026

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Showcases Broadway Hits From ‘Wicked’, ‘Funny Girl’, ‘Gypsy’ and More

April 2, 2026

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Presents ‘Voices of Nature,’ Featuring Music By Debussy, Haydn & Dvořák

March 26, 2026

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Concertmaster Andrew Irvin to Retire

March 20, 2026

ASO Musicians to Perform Works by Mendelssohn, Grieg For Free at Dr. Ruth Marie Allen Spring Concert at UAMS

March 12, 2026

ASO Reschedules Masterworks, River Rhapsodies Concerts Due to Inclement Weather

January 20, 2026

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Celebrates the Enduring Legacy of Quincy Jones With Iconic Music from Film, Television, Jazz & Pop

January 12, 2026

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Launches New Family Concert Series with Sensory-Friendly Performance of ‘Carnival of the Animals’

January 8, 2026

ASO Presents ‘Modern Muses’ Chamber Concert: Music by William Grant Still, Ginastera, & More

December 26, 2025

Arkansas Symphony Orchestra Announces Barham, Spencer As Directors for New Children’s Choir

October 15, 2025