Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory of Music

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The Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory of Music is a unique music organization. The A*O Conservatory of Music is one of only a few in the United States that is associated with a symphony orchestra. The organization occupies a building purchased by our founding supporters, and is located in Lafayette, Louisiana. The name "Acadiana" came from people who settled the area centuries ago. Orig

inally from France, but later exiled from Nova Scotia in 1755, the Acadians settled in Southwest Louisiana, and a distinct culture and dialect known as "Cajun" French was born. The culture thrives today in literature, poetry, fine arts, music and culinary traditions. A*O is one of only a small number of symphony orchestras in U.S. In addition, the orchestra is one of only 3 in the U.S. that is associated with a Conservatory of Music. This unique partnership sets A*O apart from other symphony organizations in the country. A*O has a dedicated Board of Directors, a Women’s League of volunteers and a talented administrative staff. The A*O Conservatory has a highly qualified faculty of 27 teachers with advanced degrees from Rice University, Eastman School of Music, Oberlin College and Conservatory, Louisiana State University, and the University of Louisiana. The symphony orchestra consists of over 70 professional musicians from 14 countries with advanced degrees from universities around the United States and abroad. The mission of the A*O and its conservatory is unified in order to achieve a cohesive approach in the development of high quality performances and educational programs.

❄ Meet the Guest ArtistBorn in Soileau, LA, located between Oberlin and Elton, Keith Frank began playing drums in his fa...
11/15/2024

❄ Meet the Guest Artist
Born in Soileau, LA, located between Oberlin and Elton, Keith Frank began playing drums in his father’s Zydeco band, The Preston Frank Family Band, when he was just four years old. He picked up his father’s accordion at the age of six, and there’s been no looking back. In 1990 he formed the Soileau Zydeco Band, which includes his sister Jennifer on bass, and brother Brad on drums, and together, they moved zydeco in a new modern, groove-based direction. One of Maison de Soul’s best-selling artists, Keith writes much of his own material and continues to pack clubs and concert halls across Acadiana.
🪄See Keith perform with A*O on Dec. 5, for ✨A Zydeco Christmas! 👉 Tickets: heymanncenter.com
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11/15/2024

🦋 Today, we're showing our support for , and we hope you will too! 💙 Join in showing YOUR support for grieving children everywhere, and let Acadiana's grieving children know they're NOT alone. 🔵 Share YOUR pics with the "Hope" butterfly, and tag Healing House and . Learn more, and download the butterfly:https://www.childrensgriefawarenessday.org/.../butterfly.pdf

11/14/2024
✨Just in: check out these photos from our concert on Oct. 17, with Metropolitan Opera Soprano, Ms. Angela Brown, and Gue...
11/14/2024

✨Just in: check out these photos from our concert on Oct. 17, with Metropolitan Opera Soprano, Ms. Angela Brown, and Guest Conductor, Wilbur Lin!
Thank you Leslie Allyn Westbrook and Paul Kieu Photography.
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✨Just in: new pics from Symphony in the Sky, on Oct. 22!Thank you Paul Kieu Photography. *O40
11/14/2024

✨Just in: new pics from Symphony in the Sky, on Oct. 22!
Thank you Paul Kieu Photography.
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Check out our photo drop from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, on Nov. 7. You might spot yourself!👇Thank y...
11/14/2024

Check out our photo drop from Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert, on Nov. 7. You might spot yourself!👇
Thank you James Billeaudeau and Paul Kieu Photography.
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✨Pure joy, summed up in one photo.✨A heartfelt thank you to our hardworking and talented musicians, guest conductor (), ...
11/12/2024

✨Pure joy, summed up in one photo.✨
A heartfelt thank you to our hardworking and talented musicians, guest conductor (), staff, board, volunteers, costume clubs, staff, production crew, and of course, 👉👉 our patrons. Thank YOU for making it a truly magical and unforgettable night. 💙❤️
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✨ICYMI✨Don't miss this superb performance by Juilliard-trained piano virtuoso, Sean Chen, Thursday, Nov. 14!Tickets: aca...
11/12/2024

✨ICYMI✨
Don't miss this superb performance by Juilliard-trained piano virtuoso, Sean Chen, Thursday, Nov. 14!
Tickets: acadianasymphony.org/goula-piano-series

Join us Thursday, November 14, for the next performance in the Richard Goula Distinguished Piano Series, in collaboration with the University of Louisiana at Lafayette School of Music. This new four-part, community concert series honors the legacy of philanthropist and classical pianist, Richard Goula (1943 - 2017), by bringing talented piano soloists to Lafayette. Next in the series is Juilliard-trained piano virtuoso, , who will perform an exquisite repertoire of works by Frédéric Chopin, Nikolai Medtner, György Ligeti, and Paul Dukas.
💸 Tickets: $20 General Public | $10 Faculty | FREE for Students (with ID at door)
👉 acadianasymphony.org/goula-piano-series

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Don’t miss your chance to win tickets to this incredible concert we’re performing with  in January.👇🎶
11/10/2024

Don’t miss your chance to win tickets to this incredible concert we’re performing with in January.👇🎶

Listen to win tickets Monday morning on The BIG Morning Show.
Heymann Performing Arts Center
Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory of Music

💥November Flash Sale💥A*O is sharing the stage this Christmas🎄 with the Zydeco Boss himself, Keith Frank, to perform all ...
11/08/2024

💥November Flash Sale💥
A*O is sharing the stage this Christmas🎄 with the Zydeco Boss himself, Keith Frank, to perform all of your favorite Zydeco tunes, along with the most memorable holiday classics. And – tickets are flying out the door faster than you can say 'sugar plum'! 🍬 Don't wait. Get yours while they last!✨ Use code JINGLE through Nov. 25 to enjoy 20% off! 🎁🎀 https://bit.ly/zydeco-christmas

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There’s gonna be a lot of little details to watch for tonight! 👇
11/07/2024

There’s gonna be a lot of little details to watch for tonight! 👇

This violin will be playing with the tonight in Star Wars: Empire Strikes Back! 7pm at the Heymann Performing Arts Center.

Go see if you can spot this fiddle (without clamps 😆)

11/07/2024

Listen next week to BIG 102.1 to win tickets.
Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory of Music
Heymann Performing Arts Center

Had a great time in the  studio today, chatting with  about our epic performance at the  tomorrow night - Star Wars: The...
11/06/2024

Had a great time in the studio today, chatting with about our epic performance at the tomorrow night - Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert. Tune in to KRVS on 88.7 tomorrow at 3pm to find out what to expect, and get tickets at: heymanncenter.com

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412 Travis Street
Lafayette, LA
70503

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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(337) 232-4277

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