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Acadiana Symphony Association

The Acadiana Symphony Association enriches lives through music by providing high-quality performances, educational programs, and community engagement, fostering a love for the arts in the Acadiana region.

Presenters:&nbsp;Georges Rosenzweig - F L StudioTBA &nbsp;- DoricoDr. Landon Viator - Logic Pro Information to be presented:Our three presenters will explain and demonstrate beginning, intermediate, and advanced digital composition programing elements and techniques of the music writing software, F.L. Studio,&nbsp;Dorico, and Logic.&nbsp;Attendees are also welcomed to bring their lap top or I-Pad to log in to free software trials. Teachers, please invite your students, grades 7th&nbsp;-12th&nbsp;!&nbsp;

Music Media Workshop

Take your place on stage | Auditions are open for ASO&rsquo;s 2026&ndash;2027 season 🎻 We&rsquo;re inviting musicians to audition for open principal and section positions as we prepare for another season of extraordinary performances across Acadiana! Open positions include: Assistant Concertmaster Principal Second Violin Principal Viola Principal Double Bass Violin, Viola &amp; Cello Sections Auditions begin September 8 at LSU School of Music from 3:30&ndash;6:00PM. An additional audition date may be held September 9 in Lafayette, if needed. Applications are due September 1, 2026. For full audition details, application requirements, and repertoire, visit acadianasymphony.org/auditions

ASO Auditions Deposit

Paddle Raise

$4,000 Lee Michaels Shopping Spree!Thanks to our generous Champagne Sponsor, Lee Michaels Fine Jewelry, one lucky winner will receive a $4,000 gift card to use anywhere in their store. $50 per Raffle Ticket to enter. All proceeds directly support the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra&rsquo;s educational programs and school outreach throughout Acadiana.

Lee Michaels $4,000 Gift Card Raffle

Mad Hatter's Silent Auction

Mad Hatter's Silent Auction - Follow up

Your gift keeps live symphonic music thriving in Acadiana. Each donation supports performances that bring our community together and introduce more neighbors to the power of orchestral music 🎼. You also invest in music education for local students through in-school programs and youth outreach 🎻. Thank you for helping the Acadiana Symphony Association inspire, educate, and entertain audiences across our region.

Your gift keeps live symphonic music thriving in Acadiana. Each donation supports performances that bring our community together and introduce more neighbors to the power of orchestral music 🎼.You also invest in music education for local students through in-school programs and youth outreach 🎻. Thank you for helping the Acadiana Symphony Association inspire, educate, and entertain audiences across our region.

Donation to the ASO

An intimate Symphony Supper with a darkly elegant twist. 🖤 Enjoy cocktails, fire-roasted oysters and live strings from 6&ndash;7 p.m., followed by a seated three-course autumn dinner in the home of Becky and Beau Phares. A beautiful evening of music, cuisine and Halloween-inspired atmosphere, benefiting the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra. 🎶🎻

ASO Symphony Supper: A Symphony of Shadows

Join us for lunch, fellowship, and a look ahead at the exciting new chapter of the Acadiana Symphony Women&rsquo;s League. We&rsquo;ll share our vision for the League, upcoming opportunities to get involved, ways we can support the Symphony and its musicians, and what&rsquo;s ahead for our growing community of women. Enjoy lunch, meaningful connection, and special door prizes generously provided by our luncheon sponsor, <a fr-original-style="" href="https://oizoco.com/?utm_source=ig&utm_medium=social&utm_content=link_in_bio&fbclid=PAZXh0bgNhZW0CMTEAcGRvZgJzcnRjBmFwcF9pZA85MzY2MTk3NDMzOTI0NTkAAad4zjAui7uU-DVI9BIFSNSzzEJVaCeTjkOS19ov50x-FFPIYbSRHBvwwvO-nw_aem_jHsXxu_CLWS3C_BfvREZPg#dipipopup-27585104#popup_on_load" rel="noopener noreferrer" style="text-decoration-color: currentcolor; -webkit-user-select: auto; box-sizing: inherit;" target="_blank">oizō</a>. Come connect. Get involved. Help us shape what comes next.&nbsp;

November Women's League Luncheon

An Acadiana tradition of fabulous hats, friendship &amp; philanthropy. Since its debut in 1992, the Acadiana Symphony Women&rsquo;s League&rsquo;s beloved&nbsp;Mad Hatter&rsquo;s Luncheon&nbsp;has become one of Acadiana&rsquo;s most anticipated spring traditions and the Symphony&rsquo;s longest-running fundraising event. For more than three decades, generations of women have gathered in their most fabulous hats to celebrate friendship, fashion, and a shared passion for supporting the arts in our community. Join us as we continue this cherished tradition with an unforgettable afternoon of beautiful hats, delightful company, spirited auctions, and philanthropy. Proceeds benefit the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and its mission to&nbsp;inspire culture through music, supporting exceptional orchestral performances, music education, and opportunities for the next generation of musicians. Whether you&rsquo;re a longtime Mad Hatter&rsquo;s attendee or joining us for the very first time, we invite you to gather your girlfriends, don your most spectacular hat, and help us carry this wonderful tradition forward! *All ticket sales to this fundraising event are final and not eligible for refund. The Acadiana Symphony Association is a 501(c)3 organization as determined by the Internal Revenue Service. Gifts are tax-deductible to the full extent of the law.

Mad Hatter's Luncheon 2027

Before the music begins, the celebration starts here. Join the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra for The Chairman&rsquo;s Cocktail Party, an exclusive pre-concert reception celebrating the grand finale of Season 42. Step into an evening inspired by the timeless sophistication of Frank Sinatra and the Rat Pack. Enjoy an elevated cocktail experience featuring an open bar, champagne and wine service, heavy hors d&rsquo;oeuvres, and elegant hospitality in the beautiful Paul A. Doerle Sr. Farmers Market Pavilion. Mingle with fellow music lovers and community leaders as we raise a glass to an extraordinary season and prepare for an unforgettable night under the stars. Following the reception, guests will make their way to Sinatra and Beyond, ASO&rsquo;s spectacular outdoor season finale featuring a full symphony performance and a dazzling fireworks display. The Evening&rsquo;s Schedule 5:30&ndash;6:30 PM | The Chairman&rsquo;s Cocktail Party 6:30&ndash;8:30 PM | Sinatra and Beyond Concert 8:30 PM | Fireworks Finale The concert itself is free and open to the public. The Chairman&rsquo;s Cocktail Party is a separately ticketed VIP reception with limited availability. Your participation supports the Acadiana Symphony Orchestra and our mission to bring exceptional musical experiences and music education to communities throughout Acadiana. An extraordinary season deserves an extraordinary finale. We look forward to raising a glass with you!

Acadiana Symphony Association

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November Women's League Luncheon

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Mad Hatter's Luncheon 2027

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Sinatra and Beyond VIP Experience

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