Central to the ASO’s existence is year-round education and community outreach programs. From bringing world-renowned musicians into local schools to an annual collegiate scholarship competition, or from a Children’s Arts Festival each spring to a Mentoring Program for high school musicians – the ASO is takes great pride in working with local educators and having so many of our musicians interested in educating the next generation of musicians and concert-goers.
More Than Just Education
Concert Chats
Whether you are attending for the first time or have been with the ASO for decades, entertaining pre-concert chats occur 60 minutes before any Schlesinger Center concert.
Programs
From working with local schools to strengthen music education programs to an annual community arts festival, the ASO works year-round to inspire all generations in greater Northern Virginia.
Lasley Scholarship
A collegiate competition with cash prizes awarded, this annual competition is for students who either grew up near Washington, DC, or currently attend college in the area.