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"Katsucon 18 was the best three days of my life. I played beautiful music, learned alot, met amazing people. On top of that greatness, I feel like I have improved on viola through being in SAO. My shifting has gotten better through playing pieces like Hikari and The World. I definitely want to do this again, and I definitely will."

- Bethany Riege, Katsucon Violist

Symphonic Anime Orchestra (SAO) is an interactive, fun and completely unique convention experience. Only with SAO will musicians of all ages and backgrounds be able to play Japanese pop and video game music in a symphony setting. Whether playing with the orchestra or listening to it the music will inspire, move and entertain your senses!



SAO is coming to A-Kon in 2012! June 1st - 3rd, Dallas TX



SAO is coming to Saboten Con in 2012! September 1st - 3rd, Phoenix AZ


Congradulations SAO at MTAC!

Wonderful job SAO at MTAC :) You sounded great, thank you so much for your hard work and dedication. pictures are on FB videos and more will come over the next week or two.

Remember if you liked SAO let MTAC know!

MTAC staff listing
MTAC forums

SAO @ Katsucon!

WOW! What an amazing time we had at Katsucon! Fantastic job everyone and thank you for your hard work and dedication.

Remember, if you would like for SAO to return, let the convention directors know!

SAO Videos from A-Kon!

A-Kon was a blast, excellent job to all the musicians my panel participants and of course amazing concert! Our concert is now posted on youtube!
SAO Youtube Channel

If you're only going to watch one check out:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yaYbHZjIZp4

The Opinionated Gamer

SAO featured on http://theopinionatedgamer.com. A site dedicated to good and bad opinions on video games. Read our article by clicking this link.

http://theopinionatedgamer.com/?p=838

SAO on YouTube

I finally got all the A-Kon video's up! Enjoy ^_^ and feel free to scribe to our channel on YouTube.

Anime Orchestra on YouTube

A-Kon member's list updated

Yes, it is in fact two months after A-Kon but finally got the members list up for A-Kon participants in 2010! Feel free to check it out and make sure there are not errors.

Promotional Materials now available!

We are in the process of sending out promo packets to conventions around the world! If you would like to see SAO at your convention or would like to participate in SAO at your convention, let your convention know about us.

SAO featured in The Buzz

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Greg Hines, NDK Director

“…I enjoyed listening to the SAO. They only played for about 45 minutes and I found myself disappointed that the concert didn’t last longer.”

Dylan Otto Krider, The Buzz

“…Vedder does an amazing job of adapting pop songs for the orchestra without sounding like elevator music.”

Jonathan Peltzer, Oboe

“SAO is my favorite event at the convention. It gives me the opportunity to collaborate and create something much greater than any of the individual participants, something we can be proud to share with friends and strangers alike.”

Gary Messick, NDK attendee

"It was a great show. The music was awesome and so fun though. I hope they play again next year!"