Alexandria Symphony Orchestra

05/15/2026

Garden Sounds: Maestro Jim's Send-Off was a success! A very special thank you to our hosts, Martha Lloyd and Ronal Butler, as well as our event sponsors.

The fun isn't over yet! Be sure to check out the Garden Sounds' silent auction, open until Sunday, May 17 at 5:00p. https://givebutter.com/c/garden-sounds-maestro-jims-send-off-5migis/auction

05/15/2026

Last weekend A*O Sympatico had the opportunity to perform at the Old Town Farmers' Market, Alexandria, VA. Thank you to for showcasing our Sympatico ensembles and the importance of this program!

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Alexandria, VA -- For more than a decade, the Alexandria Symphony Orchestra has used music as a vehicle for education, opportunity, and social connection

05/14/2026

✨ Silent Auction Spotlight - NEW Item Added! ✨

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Don’t miss your chance to bid on this opportunity to refresh your space with expert guidance and personalized design inspiration!

Bid on this item and others by clicking the link! Bidding will remain open until Sunday, May 17 at 5:00pm.

By Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Inc.

05/08/2026

🎶 Garden Sounds may be sold out, but you can still join the fun through the Garden Sounds Silent Auction! 🌿✨

Here’s how to participate:
1️⃣ Visit the A*O auction page
2️⃣ Browse the auction items
3️⃣ Register and place your bids by following the prompts

🕔 The auction is open through Sunday, May 17 at 5:00 p.m. Winners will be contacted the following day with details on how to claim their items.

Thank you for supporting the A*O, and happy bidding! 💙

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By Alexandria Symphony Orchestra, Inc.

04/23/2026

On behalf of A*O and A*O Sympatico, thank you to everyone who contributed to our Spring2ACTion campaign! Your generosity makes it possible to bring inspiring performances to life, support talented musicians, and expand programs that connect our community through music.

Because of you, the arts remain vibrant, accessible, and impactful for so many. Your support truly makes a difference, and we couldn’t do it without you!

04/22/2026

04/22/2026

🎶 Tonight’s the night! Join us for Spring2ACTion with A*O! at Chadwicks between 5:00-9:00!

Enjoy a great meal while supporting the music you love.

Come out, celebrate, and make an impact with us tonight! 🎻✨

Donate to A*O's Spring2ACTion page here: https://www.spring2action.org/organization/aso-s2a

04/22/2026

is making music accessible, fun, and welcoming for kids as young as five! 🎶

Students take part in six different hour-long groups each day, Cantamos (chorus), Bucket Band, Mallet Machine, Fiddle Factory, Basic Beats and Beyond (K–2), and Rhythm and Grooves (grades 6–8).

Hosted at John Adams Elementary (John Adams Elementary School PTA - Alexandria, VA) and Francis C. Hammond School () (both Title I schools), the program is completely free, requires no experience, and is open to all students—including those with special needs.

Programs like Sympatico help bring music education directly to students and create opportunities for every child to explore their creativity. 💙

Donate to A*O's Spring2ACTion page here: https://www.spring2action.org/organization/aso-s2a

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04/22/2026

Spring2ACtion starts NOW!

For more than 80 years, A*O has been a cornerstone of the Northern Virginia arts community, presenting 10 concerts each season that blend classic and contemporary music.

Ticket sales cover only about a quarter of our funding, donor support is what makes our performances and programs like Sympatico possible.

As we look ahead to an exciting season with four guest conductors, we invite you to support A*O’s Spring2ACTion campaign and help us continue bringing great music to our community. 💙

Donate to A*O's Spring2ACTion campaign here: https://www.spring2action.org/organization/aso-s2a

04/17/2026

A*O and A*O Sympatico will be at the ALX Dog Walk tomorrow and we'd love to see you there!

After the walk, be sure to visit the Spring2ACTion Nonprofit Village in Oronoco Park! Thank you to ALX Dog Walk for being a champion of community engagement!