NORTHWEST ARKANSAS, SET TO MUSIC

Can you hear it? The Arkansas Philharmonic Orchestra (APO) reflects the people, culture and physical landscape of Northwest Arkansas in melody and rhythm. We're here to inspire diverse Arkansas arts audiences to enjoy orchestral music in surprising new ways and to cultivate young minds.

ABOUT THE APO

Game ChangerS

Vital New Music

Too often, African-American compositions and players are underrepresented in classical music.

The APO’s first concert of 2023 breaks new musical boundaries with the world-premiere of Movements for Flute and Orchestra.

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Upcoming

Performances

and Events

You never know where the APO may pop up with collaborating friends, creating unique local arts experiences. Actually, come to think of it, you can know that. And enjoy our upcoming season of concerts and wider Arkansas arts events.

Schedule

SHHH!

DON'T TELL THEM CLASSICAL MUSIC BUILDS BETTER SCHOLARS

The benefits of listening to and playing music are proven, improving concentration, fostering creativity and bolstering other brain functions. But we prefer to tell our charges in school residencies and the Arkansas Philharmonic Youth Orchestra (APYO) that listening to and learning music is fun and builds friendships.

Arts Education

HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT APO

Thanks to generous locals like you, the APO creates unique classical performances and enriching music education across Northwest Arkansas. You can help us by giving financial support, volunteering your time, or even dropping some ‘likes' on social media. It all matters!

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Relevant
Revolutionaries

3 CHALLENGING MASTERPIECES, BASED ON BASIC THEMES

Maestro Steven Byess presents Relevant Revolutionaries, a trio of brilliant compositions from the Americas. Each piece features and challenges the virtuosity of subsets of APO's skilled players in its own way, but starting with a simple theme. Watch Today!

APO Mash-Ups