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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

Megan Gangl knows a good opportunity when she sees one. When the option to join the 3M Symphony Orchestra was presented to her in 2006, she jumped at the chance.   “I had been involved with many musical groups including community band, wind ensemble, and 25 years with a woodwind quintet, but I had never had […]

Celebrating Ten Years of Education and Music EMSO commemorated its tenth year as a community catalyst for music education with its 10th Annual Side-By-Side concert. The East Metro Symphony Orchestra presented the 10th Annual Side-By-Side concert on November 20, 2018 at East Ridge High School.  The side-by-side concerts are an opportunity for young high school […]

Honoring our partnerships with Merrill Arts Center and Woodbury Dance Center The East Metro Symphony Orchestra would like to acknowledge two of our most important collaborators over the last 10 years. Merrill Arts Center (MAC) has been a supportive part of EMSO since the beginning.  Not only has it offered EMSO a physical headquarters by allowing us […]

“Musical Chairs Offering” Chamber String Ensemble  Performs Summer Concert with Friends On August 5, 2018, members of the East Metro Symphony Orchestra performed a special summer chamber ensemble concert at New Life Church of Woodbury.The chamber group, Musical Chairs Offering, is made up of more than a dozen EMSO string musicians.  The idea for a group where members would essentially play musical […]

10 Years of Music and Community Through out this season, EMSO will be highlighting many of our partners and supporters who have had a big impact on our success over the last 10 years.During our upcoming concert, we will be acknowledging our wonderful venue partners.  From local schools and houses of worship, to senior centers and cultural museums, these fantastic […]

Saying Thank You to EMSO’s Educational Collaborative Partners Over our tenth anniversary season, EMSO will be highlighting many of our partners and supports who have greatly impacted the success of our orchestra.  During our upcoming 10th Anniversary Side-By-Side concert, EMSO will be acknowledging the wonderful partnerships we have had in providing educational orchestral experiences in […]