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Laura Adrian – Trumpet
Laura joined EMSO in 2025 after settling back into her home state of MN. She grew up in Rochester where high school band was a huge part of her life. She played a little in college before taking a (long) break from music to focus on school, starting a career as a veterinarian, moving to […]
Justine Pearson – Piccolo
Justine Pearson joined EMSO as a piccolo/flute sub in 2021 and as a member in 2024. Previously, she has played with St. Croix Valley Symphony Orchestra, Shoreview North Star Band, several local theater organizations, tour groups, and various sub/chamber gigs and seasonal orchestras, in addition to teaching private flute lessons. Outside of EMSO, Justine works […]
Elizabeth Strauss – Cello
Dean Lindstrom – Cello
Natalie Jahnsen – Violin
Willow Buckner-Gaudynski – Violin
Willow joined EMSO in 2025 after encouragement from her friend, and EMSO oboist, Haley Martin. She played violin for 10 years in school, starting in 1st grade, and even dabbled in upright bass for a year. After putting the violin away during college, she didn’t pick it back up for a decade—but now she’s dusting […]
Caleb Bevilacqua – Violin
Caleb joined EMSO in 2025. He began playing violin in 5th grade and later attended the Saint Paul Conservatory for Performing Artists, a performing arts high school. He also plays violin in a folk band with Seamus Donelan. Caleb’s primary instrument is a carbon fiber violin made by Mezzo-Forte in Germany. With Minnesota’s extreme weather and […]
EMSO’s 2025-2026 Board of Directors
In May, East Metro Symphony Orchestra members elected a new Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 concert season. The board makes vital decisions for the orchestra including spending, fundraising, and logistical planning. The directors are all volunteers and serve two-year terms. From left to right: Dwight Erickson, Racheal Frost (Secretary), Jake Dalbec, Terry Wilson (Treasurer), […]
The 2025-2026 Concert Season is Here!
Join East Metro Symphony Orchestra for our 17th season of bringing the joy of music to our community! Symphonie FantastiqueSunday, November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PMSt. Mark’s Lutheran Church, North St. Paul A fall concert with dark undertones, featuring Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique and other spooky classics Very Merry & BrightSunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PMNEW LOCATION! North […]