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👟🎻 Help pick the Maestro’s shoes! 🎻👟The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and local, eco-friendly footwear brand Made Plus ar...
11/15/2025

👟🎻 Help pick the Maestro’s shoes! 🎻👟

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra and local, eco-friendly footwear brand Made Plus are teaming up for a one-of-a-kind collab: Made for the Maestro! Three custom shoe designs have been created just for Maestro José-Luis Novo—and you get to vote on which pair he’ll debut at the A*O Holiday Pops Concerts. ✨

Every vote = a chance to win your own pair of Made Plus shoes (up to $180 value) and 2 tickets to an upcoming A*O Signature Series concert. Talk about stepping out in style. 😉

👉 Tap the link in bio to see the designs and cast your vote!
https://whatsupmag.com/news/annapolis-symphony-orchestra-and-made-plus-step-into-a-unique-collaboration/

👟This morning Maestro Novo visited the downtown Annapolis made plus store for a fitting of his new shoes, which will be ...
11/10/2025

👟This morning Maestro Novo visited the downtown Annapolis made plus store for a fitting of his new shoes, which will be manufactured right here in Annapolis in the Made Plus headquarters off Riva Road. Maestro chose his favorite pair - have you? 🗳️ Vote today for your favorite "Made for the Maestro" design at annapolissymphony.org/madeforthemaestro.

Voting ends December 10. When you vote, you're entered to win a custom made plus shoe of your own, value up to $180, and a pair of tickets to any A*O Signature Series concert at Maryland Hall in our 2025-26 season.

🫶 Thank you to Chuck at Made Plus, for your time, attention, and advice.

Photos: Annapolis Symphony Orchestra

Downtown Annapolis Partnership Downtown Annapolis The City Of Annapolis The Arts Council of Anne Arundel County Maryland State Arts Council

Happiest birthday to A*O Principal Horn Alex Kovling 🎉 We hope the amazing performance of Signature Series: Darkness to ...
11/09/2025

Happiest birthday to A*O Principal Horn Alex Kovling 🎉 We hope the amazing performance of Signature Series: Darkness to Light this evening made your special day even better. Bravo!

Photo: Annapolis Symphony Orchestra by Richard Brown

"One of the most powerful performances I've ever experienced at the A*O". Last night was an incredible evening, highligh...
11/08/2025

"One of the most powerful performances I've ever experienced at the A*O".

Last night was an incredible evening, highlighting the artistry, skill, and experience of our orchestra and the charismatic leadership of Maestro Novo. We can't wait for an encore performance this evening, Signature Series: Darkness to Light.

Photos: Annapolis Symphony Orchestra by Richard Brown.

🎶 MADE FOR THE MAESTRO 👟🎻The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is teaming up with made plus for something truly one-of-a-kind...
11/08/2025

🎶 MADE FOR THE MAESTRO 👟🎻

The Annapolis Symphony Orchestra is teaming up with made plus for something truly one-of-a-kind! Three original Made Plus designs have been created just for Maestro José-Luis Novo — and you get to decide which pair he’ll wear!

🗳️ Vote today for your favorite design! Voting is open now through December 10.
👞 The winning style will be custom-made for the Maestro by Made Plus.
🎁 When you vote, you’ll be automatically entered to win:

🌟A pair of Made Plus shoes (value up to $180)
🌟2 free tickets to a 2025–26 A*O Signature Series concert at Maryland Hall!

➡️Why Made Plus x A*O? Both are crafted in Annapolis and both are dedicated to excellence and sustainability. Made Plus handcrafts environmentally sustainable shoes that move with purpose and style—just like the A*O’s music moves audiences with passion and artistry.

Cast your vote and help us decide what shoes our Maestro will take the podium in at Holiday Pops at Maryland Hall!
👉 https://www.madeplus.com/pages/made-for-the-maestro-custom-shoe-contest

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Furloughed workers can get FREE tickets to our upcoming concerts, Signature Series: Darkness to Light, this weekend at M...
11/05/2025

Furloughed workers can get FREE tickets to our upcoming concerts, Signature Series: Darkness to Light, this weekend at Maryland Hall.

🎫 Contact the Box Office on the day of the concert you want to attend

🎫 Show your government ID

🎫 Get up to 2 tickets per transaction

We'll see you at the show!

11/04/2025

Tune in to learn more about our upcoming concert, Signature Series: Darkness to Light, with Netanel Draiblate (Airline Violinist), our favorite concertmaster and airline pilot. If you haven't already, get your tickets now at https://bit.ly/3WE2erD. Join the pre-concert lecture at 6:30 to learn even more. It's free for ticket holders!

While you're learning about the concert, check out this profile of Christopher Sala, the A*O's Principal Trumpet, including his section's important role in the concert - https://annapolissymphony.org/musicianprofile-csala/

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🎺 A*O Principal Trumpet Christopher Sala joined the A*O in 2002. Fun fact: Christopher grew a love for music while liste...
11/03/2025

🎺 A*O Principal Trumpet Christopher Sala joined the A*O in 2002. Fun fact: Christopher grew a love for music while listening to "Hooked on Phonics". 🙋‍♂️ 🪩 Raise your hand if you danced to that beat in 1981.

For 23 years, Christopher has contributed to the rising excellence of our orchestra and built many friendships with fellow musicians on stage. Principal Trombone David Perkel says, "I have been fortunate to call Chris a friend and colleague for over twenty years. He is not only an incredible musician and trumpet player, but also one of the most genuine and kind people you will ever meet."

🤩 Learn more about Christopher's interesting and impressive background, so you can better appreciate his performances this weekend at Darkness to Light, the 2nd concert in our 2025-26 Signature Series. https://annapolissymphony.org/musicianprofile-csala/

Experience the power and elegance of the horn, as played by Christopher, by visiting his YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r1KOaiPki4E or https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QbD8Npvz_QE&t=84s.

10/30/2025

That feeling you get when you find just what you need- a cup of Novo/joe and our concertmaster, Airline Violinist Netanel Draiblate.
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Congratulations to Shelley Row, immediate past chair of the A*O Board of Trustees, for her recent citation from The City...
10/27/2025

Congratulations to Shelley Row, immediate past chair of the A*O Board of Trustees, for her recent citation from The City Of Annapolis and Mayor Gavin Buckley for her work during her tenure. Shelley was a steadfast leader and constant friend to the symphony. Thank you Shelley for your dedication, commitment, and support of the A*O!
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👏👏 Congratulations to A*O musicians Christopher Buchanan, Trumpet, and Christopher Sala, Principal Trumpet, The Philip R...
10/24/2025

👏👏 Congratulations to A*O musicians Christopher Buchanan, Trumpet, and Christopher Sala, Principal Trumpet, The Philip Richebourg Chair, for their September, 2025 promotions in the United States Navy Band. Mr. Sala was promoted to Master Chief Musician, a senior non-commissioned officer in the United States Navy's musical programs, holding the highest enlisted rank. Mr. Buchanan was promoted to Senior Chief Musician, and also serves as Chief Arranger.

Get ready to hear both of these gentlemen perform the powerful trumpet parts of Mahler's Fifth in our second Signature Series concert of the season, Darkness to Light . The trumpet plays a key role in this performance, signaling somber, emotional movements, and leading the orchestra toward the symphony's final triumphant moments. Tickets start at $25: https://annapolissymphony.org/events/darkness-to-light/

Photo Credit: Master Chief Petty Officer Adam Grimm

👼🏻 Alex Kovling, a native of Lewisville, Texas, joined the United States Navy Band in 2015 and was appointed Principal H...
10/20/2025

👼🏻 Alex Kovling, a native of Lewisville, Texas, joined the United States Navy Band in 2015 and was appointed Principal Horn of the Annapolis Symphony Orchestra in 2020, having previously held the position of Third Horn since 2018. Over his career, he's played with some remarkable orchestras and also with Mannheim Steamroller, Andrea Bocelli, The Beach Boys, and Katy Perry 🎇. Have you experienced Alex live in concert? Let us know your thoughts in the comments!

🌟Alex has a Bachelor's in Music Performance from Texas Tech University and a Master's in Music Performance from Rice University. You can read his full bio on our website, https://annapolissymphony.org/about-us/musicians/musician/alex-kovling/.

📯 Alex is a featured artist for the next concert in our Signature Series, Signature Series: Darkness to Light. “Playing principal horn on Mahler’s Fifth Symphony is a benchmark moment in every hornist’s lifetime,” he said. “The ‘obligato horn’ part in the Scherzo could possibly be the most involved role ever given to the horn in a symphony. I’m excited to finally bring my own interpretation of this heroic work to our Annapolis community.”

🎫 Don't miss this extraordinary chance to experience Alex and the entire Annapolis Symphony Orchestra at one of the largest and most powerful concerts of the season. In Darkness to Light, the orchestra will perform Mahler's Fifth, which requires the most musicians on stage compared to others we will perform. It will be everything you want to experience: sadness and joy, reflection and inspiration, and soul-moving magic. Get your tickets at https://annapolissymphony.org/events/darkness-to-light/

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