In the News
At Auburn Symphony, “Radical Rachmaninoff” and a World Premiere by Jessica Meyer
Symphony.org // 09.16.24
Auburn Symphony Orchestra will perform 3 live, outdoor concerts this summer
Auburn Examiner // 06.21.2024
Auburn Symphony's Season Finale Concert: A Sea Symphony by Ralph Vaughan Williams, with Seattle Pro Musica
253 Lifestyle Magazine // 04.02.2024
This Week in A&E: A Symphony Concert, a Fiddle Festival, and a Local Author's Book Release
South Sound Magazine // 02.08.2024
The symphony's 'Link Up' event for the Auburn School District was music to our ears
The Latest in Auburn from Mayor Nancy Backus // 01.26.2024
Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Love and Legends’ concert will be Sunday, Jan. 28
Auburn Examiner // 01.04.2024
10 Hot Tickets: January-February 2024
SouthSound Magazine // 01.01.2024
Auburn Symphony Orchestra wins grant, announces new staff position
Auburn Reporter // 10.19.2023
Percussion group comes to Auburn for symphony fundraiser
Auburn Reporter // 10.05.2023
arx duo to perform at Auburn Symphony’s Harvest Happy Hour fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 20
Tacoma Real Time News // 09.28.2023
This Week in A&E: Auburn Symphony Season Kick-Off Party, Tenino Arts Creative Market, and the Punk Rock Flea Market
South Sound Magazine // 08.31.2023
Mark your calendars for the Auburn Symphony Season Kick-Off Party on Thursday, September 14th
Tacoma Real Time News // 08.28.2023
Auburn Symphony’s ‘Summer Sounds’ will be Thursday, Aug. 3 at Les Gove Park
Auburn Examiner // 07.12.2023
Auburn fourth graders Link Up with Auburn Symphony
Auburn Magazine // Spring 2023
Auburn Symphony Orchestra renews contract of Music Director Wesley Schulz
Auburn Reporter // 05.17.2023
Schulz is only the second music director in the 26-year history of the orchestra.
Auburn Symphony Chamber Series Woodwind Variations concert will be Sunday, Mar. 19
ilovekent.net // 03.06.23
Violin virtuoso joins Auburn Symphony Orchestra for special show
Auburn Reporter // 01.20.23
Symphonie Fantastique: A Story of Romantic Obsession
Auburn Examiner // 04.29.22
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Announces 26th Season, Returning to Auburn PAC
Auburn Examiner // 04.07.22
Feel Good Friday: History, Education, and Classical Music
South Sound Magazine // 02.18.22
Start 2022 With An Exhilarating Auburn Symphony Orchestra Concert
Auburn Examiner // 01.27.22
Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s Holiday Spectacular
South Sound Talk // 11.16.21
Get Your COVID-19 Vaccine to Support the Arts in South King County
Auburn Examiner // 10.06.21
Your Art Could be the Next Auburn Symphony Orchestra T-Shirt Design
Auburn Examiner // 9.10.21
Auburn Symphony Orchestra: A Triumphant Return
KNKX Public Radio // 9.06.21
Ticket Giveaway
Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces new concert season
Auburn Reporter // 6.01.21
They expect to return to in-person shows beginning in October.
Auburn Symphony Finishes Season with Out of This World Performance
Auburn Examiner // 5.19.21
Auburn Symphony Premieres On the Nature of Daylight
Auburn Examiner // 4.21.21
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Presents The Four Seasons Featuring Emilie Choi
South Sound Talk // 3.31.21
Auburn Symphony Orchestra and Interurban Center for the Arts
Seattle PI // 2.6.21
Art Inspires Art: Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Art Projects for Kids
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents its winter schedule
Auburn Reporter // 1.29.21
Music can calm troubled waters and offer new experiences when we are in a rut.
Art Inspires Art: Antonio Vivaldi’s Four Seasons Art Projects for Kids
Auburn Examiner // 1.25.21
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Home for the Holidays’ through Jan. 3
Auburn Reporter // 12.22.20
There’s still time to make it “Home for the Holidays.”
Go Home for the Holidays with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra
Auburn Examiner // 11.23.20
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Unites with Over 30 Orchestras to Co-Commission and Share Repertoire by Black and Latinx Composers
Auburn Examiner // 11.11.20
Percussion Takes Center Stage in Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s Latest Performance
Auburn Examiner // 10.28.20
New performances are debuting nearly every week from Auburn Symphony Orchestra.
Auburn Symphony Begins Digital Series with Stunning Performance
Auburn Examiner // 9.13.20
Auburn Symphony Orchestra kicks off the digital season with Mussorgsky’s Pictures at an Exhibition.
Auburn Symphony moves online with playlists, archival concerts, music education content
The Hub // 7.08.20
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Offers 4th of July Playlist
Auburn Examiner // 6.25.20
A list of patriotic orchestral works to help you celebrate Independence Day!
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Announces 24th Season
Auburn Examiner // 4.28.20
Auburn Symphony Orchestra is offering more concerts this season than ever before.
Auburn Symphony presents Uncommon Voices: Music for Woodwind Quintet
Kent Reporter // 2.25.20
Performances set for Kent, Auburn churches on March 6, 8
An Intimate Evening with the Auburn Symphony
Auburn Examiner // 1.29.20
Four members of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra performed a chamber concert at St. Matthew’s Episcopal Church in Auburn on January 26th.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Johannes Brahms and Clara Schuman, Jan. 24 and 26
Auburn Reporter // 1.10.20
The relationship between Johannes Brahms and Clara Schumann, wife of composer Robert Schumann, is one for the ages.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra to perform Chamber Series concerts
Kent Reporter // 1.11.20
Performances set for Jan. 24 at Kent and Jan. 26 at Auburn
Celebrate the Holidays with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra
Auburn Examiner // 12.1.19
Celebrate the holidays with Auburn Symphony Orchestra! Bring the entire family for an evening of holiday cheer…
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Starts a High Standard for Their Season
Auburn Examiner // 10.29.19
The Auburn Symphony Orchestra kicked off their season Sunday, October 13th with a riveting performance…
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Opens Season with Stunning Visual Accompaniment
Auburn Examiner // 10.8.19
The Auburn Symphony Orchestra (ASO) opens its 2019-2020 season this Sunday with a unique collaborative concert…
Auburn Symphony Orchestra kicks off new season with party
Auburn Reporter // 8.21.19
The gathering includes wine tasting and a meet and greet with concertmaster Emilie Choi...
Auburn Symphony presents Bach, Beethoven, and Brews on July 11
Auburn Reporter // 7.2.19
Auburn Symphony’s Summer Series continues with Bach, Beethoven, and Brews at 7 p.m. Thursday, July 11 at Geaux Brewing, 425 E Main St.
Mary Olson Farm Concert Preview
Auburn Examiner // 6.14.19
Auburn Symphony’s 2019 Summer Series begins June 27 with From the Stage!, an outdoor concert at the beautiful Mary Olson Farm.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Announces New Concertmaster
Auburn Reporter // 5.31.19
Auburn Symphony Orchestra has named Emilie Choi as its new concertmaster following the retirement of Brittany Boulding.
Auburn Symphony launches 2019-20 season
Auburn Reporter // 5.13.19
Auburn Symphony Orchestra is launching its 23rd season with a lineup of concerts for every season.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra to throw season-ending party
Auburn Reporter // 4.17.19
Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s spring concert, Dance, comes to the PAC on April 28.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra commissions new music from award-winning composer Jessica Meyer
Auburn Examiner // 09.17.24
Auburn Symphony Orchestra commissions new music
Auburn Reporter // 09.14.24
The concert will be performed at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 13, at Auburn Performing Arts Center.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents ‘A Sea Symphony’
Auburn Reporter // 04.19.2024
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Presents: From Marimba to Mozart
South Sound Magazine // 03.13.2024
Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s ‘Lights, Camera, Action!’ will be Saturday, Feb. 24
Auburn Examiner // 02.06.2024
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Love and Legends’
Auburn Reporter // 01.25.2024
Top Seattle-area classical music picks for early 2024
The Seattle Times // 01.03.2024
A pair of symphonies by Ralph Vaughan Williams
King County Council passes $782 million arts and culture levy
Auburn Reporter // 12.06.2023
Levy is intended to increase access to science, heritage and the arts.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra wins grant, announces new staff position
Tacoma Real Time News // 10.19.2023
arx duo to perform at Auburn Symphony’s Harvest Happy Hour fundraiser on Friday, Oct. 20
Auburn Examiner // 09.28.2023
Auburn Symphony season kick-off party will be Thursday, Sept. 14
Auburn Examiner // 08.28.2023
Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces 2023-2024 season
Auburn Reporter // 05.18.2023
This is the ASO’s 27th season.
Cellist Efe Baltacigil to perform in Auburn
Auburn Reporter // 03.31.2023
10 Hot Tickets: March-April 2023
South Sound Magazine // 03.01.23
Fourth Graders Link Up with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra with the Help of Carnegie Hall
South Sound Magazine // 01.11.23
Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces schedule
Auburn Reporter // 04.08.22
'Hollywood Takes Flight' in Federal Way
South Sound Magazine // 03.1.22
ASO Helps Hollywood Take Flight With Its First Pops Concert
Auburn Examiner // 02.06.22
The Arts Are Open: Holiday Gift Guide
Seattle Art Beat // 12.01.21
What’s on the Agenda? Auburn City Council Study Session Nov. 8, 2021
Auburn Examiner // 11.08.21
Live entertainment returns to Auburn this fall
Auburn Reporter // 9.17.21
Theater, comedy and music performances available.
Auburn Symphony Announces Health & Safety Procedures for New Season
Auburn Examiner // 9.07.21
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Family Concert in the Garden
Auburn Reporter // 7.06.21
3 to See: Mozart, Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage, and a Flea Market
South Sound Talk // 5.20.21
Auburn Symphony Celebrates Music from Mexico
Auburn Examiner // 5.5.21
Auburn Symphony: On the Nature of Daylight
South Sound Talk // 4.19.21
Auburn homegrown: Meet Bill Cowart, a business leader with local roots
Auburn Reporter // 2.22.21
ASO presents free videos for kids
Auburn Reporter // 1.29.21
Auburn Symphony Invites You to Let Music Be Your Vacation
Auburn Examiner // 1.20.21
Escape the cacophony of life with new musical offerings from Auburn Symphony Orchestra.
Feel Good Friday: Music, Holiday Outfits, and Christmas Traditions
South Sound Magazine // 12.4.20
Home for the Holidays with Auburn Symphony Orchestra
ASCAP, Wise Music Trust Sign on to Classical Music Diversity Initiative 'Amplifying Voices'
Billboard // 11.10.20
Launched by New Music USA, the program promotes the work of composers from marginalized groups through collective action.
Enjoy a Variety of Performance from the Auburn Symphony Orchestra in November
Auburn Examiner // 11.9.20
November brings us three more performances from Auburn Symphony to stream for free from auburnsymphony.org.
Auburn Symphony: The Planets Streaming for a Limited Time
Auburn Examiner // 10.21.20
Auburn Symphony Orchestra continues its digital season with a special performance from the archives.
Auburn Symphony moves online for rest of 2020
Auburn Reporter // 8.13.20
Celebrate the 4th of July with Auburn Symphony Orchestra
Auburn Reporter // 7.02.20
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Director Wesley Schulz has curated a selection of orchestral songs about the American experience to put local folks in a celebratory mood.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra announces 2020-21 season
Federal Way Mirror // 4.27.20
Begins with Summer Series scheduled to start June 21
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Gala postponed; concert cancelled
Auburn Reporter // 3.13.20
Due to the escalating situation surrounding COVID-19, including Gov. Inslee’s most recent school closures…
Auburn Symphony Orchestra celebrates Happy birthday, Beethoven!
Auburn Reporter // 2.10.20
Feb. 16 concert honors composer
Auburn Symphony to Host an Intimate Concert Experience
Auburn Examiner // 1.10.20
Join Auburn Symphony Orchestra musicians for an intimate concert experience
Auburn Symphony, Auburn Riverside High School share the same stage in Dec. 9 concert
Auburn Reporter // 12.16.19
Band leader: ‘What an incredible opportunity’
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert lights up the PAC on Dec. 9
Auburn Reporter // 11.26.19
Auburn Riverside High School Orchestra will join the pros
Creative Collaborations
Auburn Reporter // 10.17.19
Auburn Symphony Orchestra kicks off season with emotional music, visual art…
Auburn Symphony opens season with a concert embracing art
Auburn Reporter // 9.18.19
The Auburn Symphony begins a new season with a stunning visual concert with Seattle artist Adrian Wyard on Sunday, Oct. 13.
Join Auburn Symphony Orchestra for their 2019-20 Season Kickoff!
Auburn Examiner // 8.20.19
Celebrate with Auburn Symphony as they launch their 2019-20 Season, introduce their new Concertmaster Emilie Choi…
Auburn Symphony kicks off Summer Series
Auburn Reporter // 6.17.19
The Auburn Symphony’s Summer Series begins Thursday, June 27 with From the Stage!, at Geaux Brewing.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Welcomes Emilie Choi
Auburn Examiner // 6.1.19
Auburn Symphony Orchestra has named Emilie Choi as its new concertmaster.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Launches 2019-20 Season
Auburn Reporter // 5.18.19
Auburn Symphony Orchestra is launching its 23rd season with a lineup of concerts for every season.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Presents DANCE
Auburn Examiner // 4.23.19
Auburn Symphony concludes its first season with new Music Director Wesley Schulz by throwing a party!
Romantic Brothers: A Chamber Concert with Auburn Symphony
Auburn Examiner // 3.12.19
Join members of Auburn Symphony for an intimate chamber music experience.
Romantic Symphony Concert: Brahms & Sibelius
Auburn Reporter // 2.13.19
The Auburn Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms & Sibelius, a special Valentine’s Day weekend concert.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Continues Youth Movement
Auburn Examiner // 1.9.19
The next performance from the Auburn Symphony, Youth Movement, is a part of their Chamber Series.
Auburn Symphony Highlights Lee Valenta: Person of the Year
Auburn Reporter // 12.28.18
Former general manager of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra ‘absolutely loved’ job.
Upcoming Event: Rockin’ Christmas Eve
What’s Up NW // 12.7.18
Celebrate the holidays with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra on Monday, December 17, 2018 with the Rockin’ Christmas Eve performance!
Chamber Music From Around the World
Kent Reporter // 11.7.18
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Chamber Music From Around The World for performances in Auburn and Kent next week.
The Auburn Symphony Continues a Holiday Tradition
Auburn Examiner // 12.21.18
Auburn’s Performance Arts Center filled with the rockin’ sounds of Christmas music on Monday night.
Chamber Series comes to Kent
Auburn Reporter // 11.7.18
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Chamber Music From Around The World for performances in Auburn and Kent next week.
Auburn Symphony Presents: Pines of Rome
Kent Reporter // 10.3.18
Auburn Symphony’s new music director Wesley Schulz begins his tenure with the orchestra with the fall concert, Pines of Rome.
Pump Up The Jam: Auburn Symphony Trio at Art Walk
Auburn Reporter // 9.7.18
Auburn’s historic downtown welcomes Northwest artists, fine wines, craft beer and music to its Art Walk and Wine Tasting event.
Sunset Concert Series Returns to Mary Olsen Farm
Auburn Reporter // 6.28.18
Auburn Symphony Orchestra begins outdoor chamber performances July 5.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s ‘The Planets’
South Sound Magazine // 4.26.18
There is a fun, indoor activity the whole family can enjoy this weekend — the Auburn Symphony Orchestra’s “The Planets.”
A multimedia extravaganza
Kent Reporter // 4.9.18
Guest conductor, Seattle-based artist provides special touches to concert.
Profile on New Music Director
Auburn Reporter // 3.15.18
Well-travelled Schulz burns to stoke community’s passion for classical music.
Announcing Wesley Schulz as new Music Director
Auburn Reporter // 2.22.18
It took the Auburn Symphony Orchestra 2½ years to find and land their new music director, but it was time well spent, they say.
Tales of Love and Death
Auburn Reporter // 12.26.17
The Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents Tales of Love and Death, a chamber concert featuring piano, vocal and string music.
Luxurious Oboe Sounds
Kent Reporter // 10.31.17
Come explore works featuring the warm and melodious tones of the oboe with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra.
February 2017 Concert Review
The SunBreak // 2.21.17
Leif Bjaland stepped in at very short notice to direct the holiday program in December 2015.
Valentines Weekend Performance: Brahms & Sibelius
Kent Reporter // 2.13.19
The Auburn Symphony Orchestra performs Brahms & Sibelius, a special Valentine’s Day weekend concert.
Auburn Symphony Features Youth Movement Chamber Concert
Auburn Reporter // 1.6.19
Chamber Concert with Auburn Symphony Musicians set for Jan. 20.
Have a Rockin’ Christmas Eve with the Auburn Symphony Orchestra
Auburn Examiner // 12.10.18
Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents an evening of holiday fun for the whole family on Monday, December 17th!
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Holiday Concert
Kent Reporter // 11.28.18
Featuring guest soprano Rachel DeShon and ASO concertmaster Brittany Boulding on electric violin.
Lee Valenta Legacy Fund
Auburn Reporter // 10.25.18
Created in honor of ASO’s founding, retiring general manager Lee Valenta to support the orchestra.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Presents Rockin' Christmas Eve
Auburn Reporter // 11.7.18
Featuring guest soprano Rachel DeShon and ASO concertmaster Brittany Boulding on electric violin.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Presents Fall Concert
Auburn Reporter // 10.7.18
Auburn Symphony’s new music director Wesley Schulz begins his tenure with the orchestra with the fall concert, Pines of Rome.
Auburn Symphony Orchestra 2018-19 Season
The Thunderbird // 9.30.18
For the first time in 22 years, the Auburn Symphony Orchestra is set to open its upcoming season with a new musical director this Sunday.
Woolsey named new Executive Director
Auburn Reporter // 8.22.18
The Auburn Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors has chosen Rachel Woolsey as its new executive director.
Holts’ Musical Planets Meet Their NASA Counterparts
The SunBreak // 5.2.18
Sunday afternoon the Auburn Symphony Orchestra gave an excellent performance of Holst’s The Planets.
ASO to Perform the Planets
Auburn Reporter // 4.11.18
The Auburn Symphony Orchestra presents The Planets: A Multimedia Extravaganza at 2:30 p.m.
The Planets
Thunderwood // 4.1.18
Travel to space with The Planets conducted by Anthony Spain at the Auburn Symphony's next concert.
Auburn Symphony Presents Struggle of the Genius
Auburn Reporter // 3.1.18
Many great artists persevere through extreme hardship when producing their beautiful works.
Romantic Metamorphosis
Auburn Reporter // 1.31.18
Auburn Symphony’s February concert welcomes in the early signs of spring.
Final stages of conductor search
Auburn Reporter // 11.2.17
Auburn Symphony Orchestra board members expect they are in the closing weeks of their search for a new conductor.
Review: Astonishing Violin Debut
Auburn Reporter // 2.24.17
Stephen Waarts, a 20-year-old violinist from California, impressed in his Northwest debut.
Feb. concert features conductor candidate, young violin soloist
Auburn Reporter // 2.2.17
The Auburn Symphony presents Conductor’s Choice 1, Enigma at 2:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 19 at the Auburn Performing Arts Center.
Kershaw announces retirement
Auburn Reporter // 10.16.15
Stewart Kershaw, music director and conductor of the Auburn Symphony Orchestra, has announced his retirement, effective immediately.