Arkansas Symphony Orchestra

06/05/2026

Join us at our FREE Juneteenth in Da Rock Jazz Concert on June 18th at our music center!

🎶 6:30 PM - A performance by the Art Porter Minors in Music, an organization dedicated to jazz education for youth.

🎺 7:30 PM - A*O Jazz Combo performs Miles Davis’ legendary 1959 album “Kind of Blue” in its entirety.

There will be food trucks and a cash bar! Bring your lawn chairs, picnic blankets, and any food or beverages you would like. We will provide some chairs and water at our venue.

The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra is a proud affiliate of Mosaic Templars’ Juneteenth in Da Rock celebration and this event honors the legacy of African American emancipation.

06/02/2026

Meet A*O's new Associate Conductor, Matthew Pavon! 🎉

We are so thrilled to welcome Matthew to the A*O family! He will lead the Arkansas Symphony Youth Orchestra (ASYO) and will serve as assistant and cover conductor for all A*O Masterworks and Pops concerts. Stay tuned later this summer to find out when his debut concert with the A*O will be! 🎶

"Matthew brings a wonderful combination of high-level artistry and a genuine heart for people. Our audiences and musicians are going to love his energy, personality, and musicality, and his background as a violist and in youth orchestras gives him a perspective that will truly resonate with our students. I look forward to collaborating with him as we embark on our 61st season.” - A*O Music Director Geoffrey Robson

Learn more about Matthew Pavon at ArkansasSymphony.org/associate-conductor

06/01/2026

The Lion King In Concert is on sale NOW! Experience watching The Lion King on a big screen with a LIVE orchestra! 🦁

Check out the showtimes at the Robinson Center:
🎶 Friday, March 12, 2027 - 7:30 pm
🎶 Saturday, March 13, 2027 - 7:30 pm
🎶 Sunday, March 14, 2027 - 3:00 pm

🎟️ Tickets start at $29, and can be purchased on our website at ArkansasSymphony.org.

05/29/2026

We are hiring! Visit ArkansasSymphony.org/job-opportunities to learn more about our new job opening: Marketing and Office Assistant.

To apply, please email a resume to [email protected]. The application closes on June 20, 2026.

05/26/2026

Congratulations to Valery Saul!! We are very excited for her next journey in Nashville! 🎶

Join us in welcoming to Music City!

The Nashville Symphony is excited to announce the recent appointment of Valery Saul as the orchestra’s Associate Conductor. The Associate Conductor position is a three-season appointment beginning in the 2026/2027 season, continuing until the conclusion of the 2028/2029 season.

“We are honored to welcome Valery Saul to the Nashville Symphony team,” said Nashville Symphony President & CEO Alan D. Valentine. “Valery brings a wealth of experience, artistic versatility, and technical command that we are excited for Nashville to experience.”

Described by Marin Alsop as a “powerful presence on the podium,” Saul is recognized for her ability to forge immediate connections with orchestras, leading to engagements across the United States. In 2025, Saul was selected for the Dallas Opera Hart Institute for Women Conductors. Most recently, she served as the Associate Conductor of the Arkansas Symphony Orchestra from 2023–2026, culminating in her acclaimed Masterworks debut with the orchestra.

Read more about Valery at nashvillesymphony.org.🎶

05/21/2026

NEW Summer Drumming Camp for 4th - 9th graders from June 15 - 19 at our music center! 🥁

This will be a 5-day camp focused on world music. Daily activities include: group hand drumming, drumming and dance, ensemble singing and group songs, and an introduction to music theory, culminating in a demonstration/concert for families at the end of the week. All instruments and supplies are provided, and no previous musical experience is necessary!

🎶 Register here: https://www.arkansassymphony.org/e-lee-ronnel-music-academy/youth-programs/summer-drumming-camp/

05/15/2026

Find out the secret of Tom Riddle™ all over again! Come see Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets™ in Concert at the Robinson Center on Saturday, May 16.

PLEASE NOTE: The Arkansas Symphony Orchestra does not manage tickets for this concert. Tickets for this event can be purchased on Ticketmaster.

05/14/2026

Join us on May 17 at Calvary Baptist Church for A*O Community Orchestra’s spring concert, “Sounds of a New World”, led by Associate Conductor Valery Saul. This is a vibrant and diverse program celebrating the richness of American musical traditions! 🎻🎶

05/12/2026

Ending the A*O season in true Broadway style 😍✨💃🏽 The Three Broadway Divas brought incredible energy and unforgettable vocals to the stage alongside your symphony, wonderfully led by Associate Conductor Valery Saul!

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