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.

10/31/2024

There's still time to take the Lafayette Music Census, and contribute your input about our beloved music scene. Please take a few minutes and complete it today! 👉 https://lafayettemusiccensus.com/
Dana P. Baker Lafayette, Louisiana

10/30/2024

🎶Musician Spotlight🎶
In this this social media series, we're excited to introduce you to the incredibly talented folks who make up our orchestra, and give you a backstage glimpse into a day in their lives.
👉 Today’s spotlight features Violist, Patrick Prejean ().
🤗 Follow our page to stay up-to-date on the series, and all the amazing concerts and events we have coming up this season.

10/28/2024
Join us Thursday, November 14, for the next performance in the Richard Goula Distinguished Piano Series, in collaboratio...
10/28/2024

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

Chan Kiat Lim

10/25/2024

Our team had the pleasure of attending Symphony in the Sky – an unforgettable evening filled with sunset treats and the incredible sounds of the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra. Each year, this magical event brings popular tunes to life with talented musicians, creating a one-of-a-kind “night on the town” experience. 🎶✨

But it's more than just music! We love supporting A*O’s music education programs that nurture young talent in our community. From After School Strings to the Youth and Preparatory Orchestras, every note played fuels the future of music in Acadiana.

We are proud to be part of this beautiful community! 💗🎼


✨📽 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert is less than two weeks away! And to celebrate, we're partnering with  t...
10/25/2024

✨📽 Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back in Concert is less than two weeks away! And to celebrate, we're partnering with to offer Star Wars Trivia Night on Wednesday, October 30! Put your Star Wars trivia knowledge to the test for a chance to win FREE TICKETS to the concert on November 7, and other prizes provided by Legends!
👉👉👉 Concert tickets: heymanncenter.com
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10/25/2024
✨Beautiful. Surreal. Joyful. Powerful. Great fun!✨These are just a few of the kind words shared with us by those who att...
10/24/2024

✨Beautiful. Surreal. Joyful. Powerful. Great fun!✨
These are just a few of the kind words shared with us by those who attended our concert last week, with Metropolitan Opera Soprano, , and guest conductor, .in. What a treat it was to perform with this dynamic duo, experience their stage presence, and observe their chemistry with the audience. Some of our students in Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra - ASYO and After School Strings programs were in attendance, and they seemed most excited of all, which was truly inspiring! We look forward to collaborating with you again, Wilbur and Angela!
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👉ICYMIIf you work in the music industry in Lafayette, we need to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete this su...
10/24/2024

👉ICYMI
If you work in the music industry in Lafayette, we need to hear from you. Please take a moment to complete this survey.

🗣🗣🗣 Calling all musicians, venue owners, producers, sound guys, DJs, music teachers and other music industry professionals!
Please take 10 minutes to fill out this survey, and help our city leaders and community make better-informed, data-driven decisions to support our music ecosystem in Lafayette. All feedback, ideas, and opinions are welcome and necessary to our success! 👉👉https://lafayettemusiccensus.com/

This is one you don’t want to miss!👇Tickets: acadianasymphony.org/goula-piano-series
10/24/2024

This is one you don’t want to miss!👇
Tickets: acadianasymphony.org/goula-piano-series

World-class pianist Sean Chen, will perform on Nov. 14 at 7 p.m.

✨First look✨We had ourselves a blast at Symphony in the Sky last night! Thank you to everyone who attended, showed up, s...
10/23/2024

✨First look✨
We had ourselves a blast at Symphony in the Sky last night! Thank you to everyone who attended, showed up, showed out, and made this event possible with your sponsorship, partnership, and patronage. 100% of the proceeds raised go to support our music education programs - including the Youth & Preparatory Orchestras, After School Strings, 88 Keys & Me Piano Studio, an the Conservatory. These programs wouldn’t exist without the vital support of our community, which means there’d be no music without YOU. More photos to come. We look forward to seeing you next year!
Presented by: Service Chevrolet Cadillac
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City Club at River Ranch PALMYRE Party Central Schilling Distributing Company 97.3 The Dawg Julie Williams Sharona Thomas Music Ray Boudreaux Dustin Sonnier David Torns - Conductor Dj Digital

10/23/2024
10/23/2024

✨Symphony in the Sky 2024✨

10/21/2024

Well folks, it's official - Symphony in the Sky is SOLD OUT!🔥
We'll see you TOMORROW night, for the first time EVER, on top of the Silverstone Parking Garage in River Ranch!🤠
Presented by: Service Chevrolet Cadillac
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Check out this great interview👇 with Dustin Sonnier and Troy J. Breaux on News15, discussing all things Symphony in the ...
10/21/2024

Check out this great interview👇 with Dustin Sonnier and Troy J. Breaux on News15, discussing all things Symphony in the Sky with Taylor Trache. Time is running out to get tickets for TOMORROW NIGHT!
acadianasymphony.org/cymphony-in-the-sky
Presented by: Service Chevrolet Cadillac
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Dustin Sonnier, a local singer, and Troy Breaux A*O Percussionist, stopped by First at Four to share the details on Symphony in the Sky!

Our Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra - ASYO musicians are doing great things. Congratulations! 🎊
10/19/2024

Our Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra - ASYO musicians are doing great things. Congratulations! 🎊

🗣Shouting a big CONGRATULATIONS💐 to our Youth Orchestra musicians who were accepted into the All-State High School Orchestra! Lucy, Leighton, Ian, Neva, and Beatrice - we are so proud of you. Keep up the hard work. 🙌
Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and Conservatory of Music
Dragoş Filip

10/18/2024

🔥Tables for Symphony in the Sky are sold out.🔥 The good news is, there's still time to get tickets! Nip your in the bud, and snag your seat before it's too late.
acadianasymphony.org/symphony-in-the-sky
Presented by:
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David Torns - Conductor
Acadiana Symphony Youth Orchestra - ASYO

On this  , we're throwing it all the way back to 2022 - when we performed Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert - our very fi...
10/17/2024

On this , we're throwing it all the way back to 2022 - when we performed Star Wars: A New Hope in Concert - our very first live-to-film performance for Lafayette! And, we’re super excited to bring you the next film in the saga, Star Wars: The Empire Strikes Back on November 7 - complete with a big screen, big sound, and photos with surprise guest characters. Tickets at: heymanncenter.com


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🗣 Calling all musicians, venue owners, producers, sound guys, DJs, music teachers and other music industry professionals...
10/17/2024

🗣 Calling all musicians, venue owners, producers, sound guys, DJs, music teachers and other music industry professionals!
✍️ Please take 10 minutes to fill out this survey, and help our city leaders and community make better-informed, data-driven decisions to support our music ecosystem in Lafayette. All feedback, ideas, and opinions are welcome and necessary to our success!
👉 https://lafayettemusiccensus.com/

👉 ICYMIWe're looking for volunteers to help with ticketing, check-in, and the Maestro Circle reception at tomorrow night...
10/16/2024

👉 ICYMI
We're looking for volunteers to help with ticketing, check-in, and the Maestro Circle reception at tomorrow night's concert!
🌹Sign up today! acadianasymphony.org/volunteer
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❤️🤍🌹Richard Goula Distinguished Piano Series🌹❤️🤍About the soloist: Sean Chen Mr. Chen, is the Jack Strandberg / Missouri...
10/15/2024

❤️🤍🌹Richard Goula Distinguished Piano Series🌹❤️🤍
About the soloist: Sean Chen
Mr. Chen, is the Jack Strandberg / Missouri Endowed Chair Professor of Piano at the University of Missouri-Kansas City Conservatory. Lauded as a “thoughtful musician well beyond his years” by 'The Republic', and “genuinely sensitive” by the 'LA Times', he has performed with many prominent orchestras, including Fort Worth, Indianapolis, Kansas City, San Diego, Knoxville, Hartford, Louisiana Philharmonic, among others, as well as the Chamber Orchestras of Philadelphia, Indianapolis, and South Bay.
Join us for Mr. Chen's masterful performance of works by F. Chopin, N. Medtner, G. Ligeti, and P. Dukas On November 14.
👉 Tickets: $20 ~ General Public | $10 ~ ULL Faculty | FREE ~ Students
👉 acadianasymphony.org/goula-piano-series
University of Louisiana at Lafayette School of Music

10/14/2024

✨An invitation from Jared Price ()✨
Join us at Symphony in the Sky on October 22, to see Jared perform your favorite classic country songs, alongside A*O, , , , and . Tables & tickets on sale now!
acadianasymphony.org/symphony-in-the-sky
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🗣🗣🗣 Calling all musicians, venue owners, producers, sound guys, DJs, music teachers and other music industry professiona...
10/11/2024

🗣🗣🗣 Calling all musicians, venue owners, producers, sound guys, DJs, music teachers and other music industry professionals!
Please take 10 minutes to fill out this survey, and help our city leaders and community make better-informed, data-driven decisions to support our music ecosystem in Lafayette. All feedback, ideas, and opinions are welcome and necessary to our success! 👉👉https://lafayettemusiccensus.com/

10/10/2024

✨An invitation from ✨
Join us at Symphony in the Sky on October 22, to see Sharona, alongside , , , and , performing your favorite classic country songs with A*O. Tables & tickets on sale now! acadianasymphony.org/symphony-in-the-sky
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412 Travis Street
Lafayette, LA
70503

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