The 2nd Round of The Ann Arbor Symphony Orchestra's Pursuit of the Podium Has Begun!

The second round of Pursuit of the Podium has begun!

Six of our nine contestants have continued on to the second round. Will your favorite contestant be one of the three who reaches the final round?

Vote early and often here online to ensure that your favorite will continue. Each tax-deductible vote is $5. Deadline for this round is Friday, March 20 at noon.

The winner will have the opportunity to conduct the A2SO at the October 2015 concert.

Since 2011, Pursuit of the Podium has raised almost $50,000 for our education and outreach programs. Help support these programs by voting now.

Meet the contestants!

Steve Gerber

Facts about Steve:

Steve has found much joy in substitute teaching.

Steve is THE busiest and best usher around town.

Steve is an active community leader, serving on numerous boards and committees.

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Christopher Taylor

Facts about Chris:

Christopher Taylor is the Mayor of Ann Arbor.

Christopher is a partner at the Ann Arbor law firm of Hooper Hathaway.

Christopher is a long-standing supporter of, and participant in, the arts.

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Jeanice K. Swift

Facts about Jeanice:

Jeanice has served 26 years as an educator.

Jeanice is the Superintendent of Schools in the Ann Arbor Public Schools.

Jeanice has increased exciting new arts programming in Ann Arbor Public Schools.

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Frode Maaseidvaag

Facts about Frode:

Frode grew up in Stavanger, Norway.

Frode was in a amateur brass band.

Frode has a passion for the Great Lakes and is a partner in a marine service company in Pentwater.

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Deborah Friauff

Facts about Deborah:

Deborah performs professionally as a soprano, organist, and conductor.

Deborah is the Director of Music and Organist at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Ann Arbor.

Deborah is from Traverse City, and she began studying the organ at the age of eight.

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Eric Lofstrom

Facts about Eric:

Eric has a passion for music and has been directing shows since High School.

Eric has worked with groups such as MUSKET, Pinckney Players, Tecumseh Players, and the Burns Park Players.

Eric was the Resident Music Director of Rockwell Productions an, equity theater based in Media, Pennsylvania.

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