2009–10 Season
Lights, Camera, Music!
Pops Concert
Sunday, September 20, 2009 • 3 pm
Dawson Auditorium
Adrian College
Blockbuster Hits from the Big Screen! A celebration of John Williams' soundtracks from movies including Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jaws, Raiders of the Lost Ark and more.
Complimentary reception after the performance!
Atlantic Crossing
Classical Concert
Saturday, October 24, 2009 • 8 pm
Dawson Auditorium
Adrian College
Kurt Nikkanen, violin
Lalo – Symphonie Espagnole
Debussy – Prelude to the Afternoon of a Faun
Fuchs – Atlantic Riband (World Première)
Falla – Suite No. 2 from The Three-Cornered Hat
Internationally known violinist Kurt Nikkanen performs one of the world’s most popular works. Also experience new music by Kenneth Fuchs and passionate music from Spain.
Stay for the complimentary reception!
Robin Hood
Family Discovery Concert
Saturday, October 31, 2009
10 am & 1 pm
Adrian Tobias Room
Adrian College
A World Première by Betsy Lackey
This concert is designed for young children, combining a narrated story, children's artwork and music performed by the ASO. Bring the children in costumes and enjoy this special introduction to music.
So popular we’ve added a 2nd performance! Stay for the "Made By Me" activity and snack following each performance.
Handel’s Messiah
Classical Concert
Sunday, December 13, 2009 • 3 pm
Dawson Auditorium
Adrian College
Lenawee Community Chorus
Adrian College Chamber Choir
Celebrate the season with timeless music that will quiet your mind and lift your soul.
Complimentary reception follows the concert.
16 Candles
Casual Classic Concert
Friday, January 22, 2010 • 8 pm
Adrian Tobias Room
Adrian College
Mendelssohn – Octet
Sit back, relax and enjoy a drink with friends while being entertained and educated by Music Director John Thomas Dodson and the Adrian Symphony Orchestra.
Organize a group of 6 or more and we will reserve a table for you!
Leave your tie at home...
Kissing You
Pops Concert
Sunday, February 7, 2010 • 3 pm
Dawson Auditorium
Adrian College
The sound of romance...
Immerse yourself in ageless melodies while the Adrian Symphony performs an afternoon of beautiful music and love songs.
Join us for the complimentary after-concert reception.
Awakenings
Classical Concert
Sunday, March 21, 2010 • 3 pm
Holy Rosary Chapel
Aaron Berofsky and
Kathryn Votapek, violins
Grieg – Holberg Suite
Bach – Concerto for Two Violins
Mozart – Eine Kleine Nachtmusik
Bartók – Roumanian Dances
Let exquisite music combined with the rare beauty of the Holy Rosary Chapel carry you away.
Join us for a complimentary reception following the performance.
Divine Mystery
Classical Concert
Saturday, April 10, 2010 • 8 pm
Dawson Auditorium
Adrian College
Paul Silverthorne, viola
Fuchs – Divinum Mysterium (World Première)
Bruckner – Symphony No. 4 in E Flat “Romantic”
The majesty of Bruckner's sublime Romantic Symphony and the first performance of an extraordinary new work written by ASO composer-in-residence Kenneth Fuchs for London Symphony Orchestra Principal Violist, Paul Silverthorne.
Free Wine & Cheese Reception afterwards.
In the Mood
A Tribute to Glenn Miller
Pops Concert
Saturday, May 1, 2010 • 8 pm
Dawson Auditorium
Adrian College
Scott Rogers, trombone
The ASO Swing Band turns back the clock to feature Glenn Miller's hits like Sentimental Journey and Pennsylvania 6-5000.
Join us for a complimentary reception following the performance.
2009–10 Season