On February 12, the California Arts Council (CAC) officially announced contracts to disburse more than 800 grant awards for its 2024-25 fiscal year, totaling close to $19.5 million in overall investments for operational and project support to nonprofit organizations and units of government throughout the state of California.

ACSO is delighted to highlight Alex Groth, who plays trumpet and sits on the Redwood Symphony Board. This interview was conducted by Alessandra Aquilanti, ACSO Board member and Development Director at Music@Menlo.

Dan Cooperman sits on both the San Francisco Symphony Board of Governors and the Carmel Bach Festival Board. He is also a proud supporter of ACSO! We are grateful for the opportunity to highlight his remarkable dedication and contributions to our music community. This interview was conducted by Alessandra Aquilanti, ACSO Board member and Development Director at Music@Menlo.

ACSO is excited to shine a spotlight on arts administrator, bassist, and ACSO donor Carmina Eylar. The interview was conducted by Alessandra Aquilanti, ACSO Board member and Development Director at Music@Menlo.

ACSO is excited to shine the spotlight Barbara Faulkner, recently retired as Executive Director of the Mendocino Music Festival. The interview was conducted by Alessandra Aquilanti, ACSO Board member and Development Director at Music@Menlo.

ACSO is honored to feature a profile of Todd Aldrich, member of the Santa Barbara Symphony Board. The interview was conducted by Alessandra Aquilanti, ACSO Board member and Development Director at Music@Menlo.

ACSO is seeking new board members to serve three-year terms beginning on October 1, 2025. We are looking for individuals who are passionate about the vitality and future of the entire orchestra sector and want to strengthen ACSO’s role as a supporter and leader.