Member Spotlight: Megan Gangl

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 […]

10th Annual Side-by-Side Concert

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 […]

Looking Back – Musical Chairs

“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 […]

Thank You to our Venue Partners

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 […]

Thank You to ERHS and our Education Partners

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 […]

Dec 15- Holiday Sing-A-Long

Holiday Sing-A-Long Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 7:00 pm East Ridge High School, 4200 Pioneer Drive, Woodbury, MN 55129 As part of the Merrill Community Arts Center Holiday Festival Series, EMSO will be presenting a Holiday Sing-A-Long performance. Join a collaborative performance lead that is surely to get you in the festive spirit. You’re encouraged to sing […]

A Nutcracker Christmas – 12/16/18

In celebration of its 10th Anniversary Season, EMSO is thrilled to once again be working with long-standing artistic partner Woodbury Dance Center.  The Nutcracker ballet has long been a staple of the holiday season.  EMSO and WDC will present this beloved classic with a new twist, not only presenting the story through classical ballet, but […]

2017-18 Side-by-Side and Senior Concerts

February and March were full of Music and Community for the East Metro Symphony Orchestra Each season, the East Metro Symphony Orchestra performs various concerts and hosts learning opportunities throughout our community in an effort to share our love of music with eager audiences of all ages.  In the months of February and March, EMSO […]