EMSO’s final concert of its 10th anniversary season will recognize and celebrate some of the best music, moments, and friends in the orchestra’s history. EMSO is known for its unique collaborations with remarkable artistic partners and its accessible presentations of a variety of musical styles including classical music, folk and cultural music, and new compositions. […]
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Mardi Gras!
EMSO celebrated Carnival around the world at two lively concerts in March It was an all-out bash at our Mardi Gras! Pops Cabaret and Silent Auction event on Saturday, March 2, 2019 at Lake Elmo Inn Event Center. Everyone was in the party spirit as many of our musicians, volunteers, and guests dressed up for the occasion. […]
Member Spotlight: Deb Benson
Deb Benson is proud to be bringing music to her community. She originally performed with the 3M Symphony Orchestra when she was in high school, and then rejoined the orchestra about 15 years ago. “My dad, who retired from 3M, had told me that the orchestra was looking for members at that time, and I […]
March 5- St Therese of Woodbury
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 St. Therese of Woodbury Senior Center that will feature music celebrating Carnival around the world. Free will donations will be accepted. St. Therese of Woodbury Chapel7555 Bailey RoadWoodbury, MN […]
Member Spotlight: Jim McCarville
Jim McCarville has a passion for music. Over the years, Jim has marched in two Rose Bowl parades; performed with the South Dakota Symphony Orchestra and the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra; participated in International Barbershop Music Competitions; and joined countless small ensemble groups. So it should come as no surprise that Jim also has a […]
A Holiday Season of Song and Dance
EMSO celebrated the holidays with two fantastic collaborative concerts with Merrill Arts Center and Woodbury Dance Center It was a jam-packed holiday season for EMSO! The orchestra was proud to be apart of two concerts in the Merrill Arts Center Holiday Festival Series. Both concerts were a wonderful chance to celebrate the music of the season. On December […]
10 Years of Music and Community
Recognizing our amazing Audiences and Supporters There have been many wonderful individuals and groups over the last decade that have helped make the East Metro Symphony Orchestra what it is today, but none of them are as important or essential as our audiences and supporters! As we honor our 10 year anniversary as an independent, non-profit community orchestra, we would like to acknowledge […]
March 2 – Mardi Gras!
A Joyful Noise Concert – A recap
Celebrating with A Joyful Noise, EMSO’s collaborative concert with King of Kings Lutheran Church was a joyous celebration What a great time spreading “a joyful noise” at EMSO’s first concert of the 2018-2019 season, A Joyful Noise, on October 28th! We were joined at King of Kings Lutheran Church by Director of Worship and Arts Chris Vorrie […]
Member Spotlight: Sally Browne
Sally Browne knows a lot about the East Metro Symphony Orchestra. Not only did she begin playing viola in the orchestra while it was still the 3M Club Symphony Orchestra, but she has played many vital roles in the development and evolution of EMSO since it transformed into an independent, non-profit community orchestra. “I moved to […]