Symphony of Northwest Arkansas Board of Directors to Conduct National Search for New Director FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (June 1, 2023) — The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) announces the departure of D. Riley Nicholson as Executive Director at the end of July, to take on a new role as Executive Director of the Cabrillo Festival of Contemporary Music. A national search for his successor has begun. Nicholson is an arts manager, composer, and pianist with experience working across artistic disciplines with contemporary, experimental and classical music, ballet, contemporary dance, and film nonpro ..read more

Featuring compositions from Ray Lustig, Paul Haas and Trevor New, SoNA's debut album embodies the evolution of the musical canon, which is changing through new voices, new technologies, and new possibilities in human and artistic connection. Each piece explores connections over time, space, and/or through virtual mediums, and how those mediums can be manipulated to multiply meaning and connection. New Canons is the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas’ (SoNA) first album, including Latency Canons by Ray Lustig, In saecula saeculorum by SoNA Music Director Paul Haas, and ..read more

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas Presents “Mother and Child” Featuring the SoNA Singers and Award-Winning Soprano Miriam Khalil FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (December 12, 2022) — Fresh on the heels of three sold-out performances in December, the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) continues its 2022-23 Season in January at Walton Arts Center, featuring internationally renowned soprano Miriam Khalil.  Performing under the baton of SoNA Music Director Paul Haas, the SoNA season continues with Mother and Child on Sat ..read more

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas Appoints Natalie Fernandez as Music Education Director FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (September 20, 2022) — The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) is delighted to announce the creation of a new senior staff position and the appointment of Natalie Fernandez to the role of Music Education Director of SoNA, effective this month. In her new role as Music Education Director, Fernandez will lead SoNA’s educational outreach endeavors. She will oversee and implement existing programs like SoNA Mentors, which sends teaching artists out into Northwest Arkansas schools to both per ..read more

FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (Sept. 9, 2022) – The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) proudly announces its second annual SoNA Beyond music series, with 14+ community performances including organizational partnerships, special pop-up appearances, innovative artistic experiences, educational events, and more set to take place between September 2022 and June 2023.  Supported by the Walmart Foundation and other generous donors, this series moves beyond the SoNA mainstage season and showcases the vast spectrum of possibilities for classical music. SoNA Beyond reth ..read more

2022-23 Season Begins Oct. 29 at Walton Arts Center Featuring Soloists Julian Schwarz, Miriam Khalil, Trevor New, and Angela Cheng The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) is thrilled to announce its 2022-23 Season concert lineup at Walton Arts Center in Fayetteville. Tickets and season subscriptions are now on sale. SoNA’s new 2022-23 Season will kick off Saturday, Oct. 29, 2022, and continue through Saturday, April 29, 2023. Performing under the baton of Music Director Paul Haas, the area’s beloved professional symphony will present eight concert performances, the largest lineup in SoNA’s ..read more

Mark your calendars for the July 4th Fireworks Spectacular presented by the Walmart AMP and featuring the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas under the direction of Paul Haas on Sunday, July 4. Celebrate the 4th of July holiday with a patriotic concert and fireworks sponsored by the city of Rogers. Walmart AMP gates open at 6 pm. The concert starts at 7:30 pm and concludes with a fireworks display at 9:15 pm. Tickets are on sale now with prices ranging from $3 to $25. Tickets are available by phone at 479.443.5600, online at www.amptickets.com, or in-person at the Wal ..read more

Co-presented through SoNA Beyond and the Van Cliburn Concert Series, the Symphony of Northwest Arkansas and Crystal Bridges collaborate to bring together the visionary voices of Rod Vester, guest musical curator, and featured composer/performer Trevor New to create a musical program inspired by The Dirty South temporary exhibition currently on display at the museum through July 25. Conducted by SoNA Music Director Paul Haas, the program will include a mixture of chamber orchestra and chamber music. This performance will mark the first and exclusive opportunity for Arkansas audiences to hear t ..read more

Symphony of Northwest Arkansas Promotes Ben Harris to General Manager FAYETTEVILLE, ARK. (January 20, 2022) — The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) is delighted to announce the creation of a new senior staff position and the promotion of longtime symphony team member Ben Harris to the role of General Manager of SoNA, effective this month. A professional musician, educator, composer/arranger, producer, and booking agent, Ben Harris joined the SoNA family in 2012 as its Production Manager before transitioning to the Director of Operations & Annual ..read more

Kicks off Saturday, Oct. 2 at Fayetteville Public Library SoNA and FPL Present: SoNA Beyond: Voces Latinas Celebrating Latinx Heritage Month SEPT 9, 2021 — The Symphony of Northwest Arkansas (SoNA) is launching a new music series to showcase the vast spectrum of possibilities for classical music, and to reach audiences and the community at large in new and innovative ways. SoNA Beyond will present a variety of concerts, programs, and other creative arts experiences that go beyond the symphony’s annual mainstage season of concerts. The new series will feature symphony musicians in creative ways ..read more