Nahree Ki is very happy she chose to join the East Metro Symphony Orchestra. Last year, she was looking for ways to connect musically in her community when an invitation from an EMSO member to join a summer string ensemble introduced her to the orchestra. “Joining EMSO was the best decision I made in 2018!” […]
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Oct 27- French Passions
The East Metro Symphony Orchestra (EMSO) is pleased to present French Passions, a concert featuring the music of French composers, on Sunday, October 27th, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at The Grove United Methodist Church, 7465 Steepleview Road, Woodbury, MN. Admission to this concert is free. Donations in support of the orchestra’s work in the community […]
EMSO Welcomes Craig Hara
EMSO welcomes a new music director and conductor The East Metro Symphony Orchestra is happy to introduce Craig Hara as its new music director and conductor. Craig is a multi-faceted musician, educator and producer, playing trumpet, drums, percussion, EVI (electronic valve instrument), guitar, bass, keyboards/synthesizers and vocals. “My appointment to the position of music director […]
Celebrating 10 Years of EMSO
Music and friends abound at EMSO’s final performance of 2018-2019 10th anniversary concert season A tremendous thank you to everyone who made EMSO’s final concert of our 10th anniversary season so sensational! So many wonderful friends and supporters joined us at Trinity Lutheran Church in Stillwater to celebrate the first 10 years of EMSO on May 19, 2019. Special thanks to our wonderful […]
Member Spotlight: Joyce Laidlaw
Joyce Laidlaw is a natural. After 46 years with the 3M Symphony Orchestra and East Metro Symphony Orchestra, Joyce knows what it takes to be a part of a musical team. She’s had a lot of great experiences to work from. “I primarily play clarinet and have been playing since fourth grade. I also play some […]
10 Years of Music and Community
Saying thank you to EMSO’s artistic partners For the last 10 years, EMSO has had the privilege of partnering with over 40 artistic groups, musical organizations, and individual performers to create a broad range of educational, multicultural, and inspirational orchestral experiences for our orchestra and our audiences. From solo musicians and church choirs, to dancing companies and cultural musical groups, our artistic partnerships […]
Member Spotlight: Ron Larson
Ron Larson knows what matters. And with 10 years with the East Metro Symphony Orchestra, and many years with the 3M Symphony Orchestra before that, he knows that music matters a lot. “I have always needed musical outlets to maintain my sanity. I have been playing music for over 60 years. I play both violin […]
May 7-An Evening with EMSO
In the spirit of our mission to provide a broad range of orchestral experiences to our community, EMSO is proud to present a community concert at Boutwells Landing Senior Living Center. The concert will be presented in the Boutwells Landing Auditorium. This concert will feature special guests violinist and former EMSO concertmaster Michal Sobieski and […]
The Concertmasters
EMSO has only had two concertmasters in its 10 years as an independent, non-profit, community orchestra. Here’s what they have to say about the experience. What is a concertmaster and what does he or she do? Michal Sobieski: The concertmaster is the first chair of the orchestra. He tunes the orchestra before rehearsals and concerts. He is responsible for leading, […]
Member Spotlight: Jim Cheeseman
Jim Cheeseman is devoted. After 56 years with the EMSO (and the former 3M Symphony Orchestra), Jim has been with the orchestra longer than any other member. He has seen it all, heard it all, and played it all. Jim has played the French horn for 69 years, but his induction into EMSO wasn’t exactly […]