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💫Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Appoints Dr. Katie Edwards as Chair of the Board of TrusteesAnnapolis, MD– The Annapolis S...
07/01/2025

💫Annapolis Symphony Orchestra Appoints Dr. Katie Edwards as Chair of the Board of Trustees

Annapolis, MD– The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (A*O), Anne Arundel County’s oldest and largest non-profit arts organization announces the appointment of Katie Edwards, MD as new Chair of the Board of Trustees, effective June 24, 2026. A beloved local pediatrician, lifelong music enthusiast, and longtime A*O volunteer and supporter, Dr. Edwards succeeds Shelley Row, whose leadership helped strengthen the organization’s capacity and elevate both the A*O and the Annapolis Symphony Academy during a time of dynamic growth.


Learn more about Katie and her vision for the future on our website: https://annapolissymphony.org/news/press-release-aso-announces-appointment-of-katie-edwards-md-as-chair-of-the-board-of-trustees/

👏🎉 Please join the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in welcoming Dr. Katie Edwards to this new chapter of leadership, as we continue to make music that matters.

A Fond Farewell.🎻 As the A*O fiscal year draws to a close, we extend heartfelt thanks to four instrumental members of ou...
06/30/2025

A Fond Farewell.

🎻 As the A*O fiscal year draws to a close, we extend heartfelt thanks to four instrumental members of our Board of Trustees whose service concludes this month.

Please join us in recognizing:
• Shelley Row, Immediate Past Chair
• Deborah Howe, Chair of the Development Committee
• Jill Kidwell, Trustee Emeritus
• Florence Calvert, Trustee Emeritus

These remarkable leaders helped shape a new and bold strategic plan, guided us through our first international tour to Spain, and stood strong during the challenges of COVID and its aftermath. Their loyalty to the A*O and the Annapolis Symphony Academy has been unwavering.

We are deeply grateful. You will be missed. 💛
Thank you, Shelley, Deborah, Jill, and Florence.

📷 Photo Credit: Erica Bondarev Rapach

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06/30/2025

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💥 Choose your own series - FlexPass subscriptions offer the most flexibility to suit your schedule and favorite repertoire! FlexPass subscriptions include tickets to any 3 or 4 Signature Series concerts at Maryland Hall.

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Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians, Inc. (AMFM) has awarded a $3000 grant to Annapolis Symphony Academy from its Dav...
06/24/2025

Annapolis Musicians Fund for Musicians, Inc. (AMFM) has awarded a $3000 grant to Annapolis Symphony Academy from its David Glaser Education Grant for summer music programs that benefit underserved students in the greater Annapolis area. Our Summer Program provides a high-level musical education to students of all cultural and economic backgrounds with weekly private lessons, ensemble rehearsals, guest artist workshops, and access to Annapolis Symphony Orchestra performances, recitals, and ensemble concerts. Compass Rose Theater also received a grant.

“We are so happy to continue honoring David Glaser’s legacy by supporting both of these local youth programs,” says AMFM board president, PJ Thomas. “Creating opportunities for our next generation of musicians is the perfect way to honor David.”

These grants are just one of AMFM’s youth programs. The Tim King Scholarship Fund provides a scholarship to a high school senior who will study music performance in college and subsidies for underserved students who take lessons with local music organizations.

AMFM is a nonprofit organization was created to provide financial relief to professional Annapolis musicians who cannot work due to sickness, injury, or any other circumstance leaving them unable to perform. It raises funds through donations and through music events that showcase local professional talent. For more information about AMFM and the David Glaser Education Grant, visit https://bit.ly/3P94jH9.

🏆 Last week Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (FA*O) received the GOLD AWARD from the Volunteer Council of the...
06/14/2025

🏆 Last week Friends of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra (FA*O) received the GOLD AWARD from the Volunteer Council of the League of American Orchestras! The award was presented at the League of American Orchestras annual conference in Salt Lake City, Utah.

⭐ What is the Gold Award?
The League of American Orchestras Volunteer Council's Gold Award of Excellence recognizes outstanding volunteer programs and initiatives that have made a significant impact on orchestras. It is an annual award that recognizes best-in-class projects across various categories, including fundraising, membership, education, and technology. The award is given to orchestras of every size from across the county.

💛 Why did FA*O Win Gold?

In 2023, FA*O spread holiday joy in the most musical way—by decorating The City Of Annapolis downtown historic district Christmas tree with ornaments that featured music notes and the silhouette of our very own Maestro José-Luis Novo. (Yes, it was as magical and fun as it sounds.)

2023-25 Board President Ann Tran and Vice President Ways and Means Maggie Cole worked with Makerspace of Annapolis to create custom wooden ornaments, which were then hand-painted. Garden Girls LLC helped to hang the ornaments on the tree, which is an annual project by Downtown Annapolis Partnership.

🫶 Why Do Projects Like This Matter?

This incredible project not only brought beauty and community spirit to the heart of the city—it also showed the creative, passionate, and joyful energy that defines FA*O. FA*O brings this contagious passion for service to every project they do in support of the A*O and Annapolis Symphony Academy.

Paula Abernethy, a longtime FA*O board member and a member of the League of American Orchestras Volunteer Council, represented FA*O at the awards ceremony. She graciously accepted the coveted Gold Award on behalf of FA*O, and was proud to stand alongside other orchestras who also received awards, including Dallas, Charlotte, New York, and Houston.

Please join us in giving Paula, Ann, Maggie and FA*O a standing ovation 👏👏👏

💛 We are so lucky to have FA*O as part of our symphony family! We look forward to working with incoming FA*O President Stephen Holt and the entire FA*O team to do even more great work that uplifts the A*O, the Academy, and our community.

🙏 We thank The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County and Art in Public Places (APP) Commission of the City of Annapolis, including Gavin Buckley, Special Projects Manager Brian Cahalan, and Genevieve Torri for grants that enabled us to complete this project.

We recently shared behind-the-scenes images our staff took during an A*O Season 64 photo shoot at iconic locations in hi...
06/12/2025

We recently shared behind-the-scenes images our staff took during an A*O Season 64 photo shoot at iconic locations in historic downtown Annapolis last week.

We just received final images from our photographer Richard Brown and could not be more delighted to see how his art captures what makes the A*O and our musicians so special: not only musical excellence (of course), but also a extraordinary professional respect, camaraderie, and spirit of friendship. Which is your favorite?

Stay tuned to our marketing materials as we share other images for the "We Are Annapolis Symphony Orchestra" campaign.

Photo copyright Annapolis Symphony Orchestra. Credit Richard Brown.

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Last week we were pleased to join and at to commemorate the start of renovations. A*O Executive Director Erica Bond...
06/10/2025

Last week we were pleased to join and at to commemorate the start of renovations. A*O Executive Director Erica Bondarev Rapach represented the A*O at the Capital Campaign Act III: The Hall is Home Groundbreaking Ceremony.

Community leaders, resident companies, artists and donors joined at the event to affirm the vital role Maryland Hall plays as a cultural hub.

As a resident company of Maryland Hall since 1987, the A*O is proud to contribute to a thriving performing and visual arts scene that is inclusive and expansive.

A reminder: Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and Annapolis Symphony Academy offices will be closed for in person visits during Maryland Hall's construction, and administrative staff will work remotely.

Learn more about the construction project, and how to contact us on our website. Follow MarylandHall.org for more information about their home renovations.

In between end-of-season meetings, launching Season 64, Annapolis Symphony Academy recitals and graduations, our marketi...
06/10/2025

In between end-of-season meetings, launching Season 64, Annapolis Symphony Academy recitals and graduations, our marketing team and photographer Richard Brown produced a photo shoot in downtown Annapolis, part of our “We Are Annapolis Symphony Orchestra” campaign. Here are three test shots from Richard and some behind the scenes fun. What do you think?

🏆👏 Congratulations to the recipients of the Annapolis Symphony Academy's two major scholarships, The Howard and Thea Pin...
05/30/2025

🏆👏 Congratulations to the recipients of the Annapolis Symphony Academy's two major scholarships, The Howard and Thea Pinskey Scholarship and The Patricia Edwards Scholarship.

The Howard and Thea Pinskey Scholarship
2024-25 - Angel Landaverde
2025-26 - Oscar Gomez-Gallardo

The Howard & Thea Pinskey Academy Scholarship was founded in memory of two long-time Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and Academy supporters, Howard and Thea, in 2021. They both loved attending concerts at Maryland Hall and were strong supporters of the Academy. To remember their commitment to the arts and the indelible mark they left on Annapolis, their friends created an Academy Scholarship in their name.

The Patricia Edwards Scholarship
2024-25 - Z***r Cameron
2025-26 - Alexa Velasquez

The Patricia Edwards Academy Scholarship was created through a bequest from the estate of the A*O’s first Executive Director Patricia Edwards who passed away in 2021. The Patricia Edwards Scholarship Fund is fully funded and will provide an annual $5000 Scholarship for a deserving young musician.

Photo of Annapolis Symphony Academy students at ASA Day on May 18, 2025 performing at Maryland Hall by Richard Brown.

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