Small ensemble groups are already performing as East Metro Symphony Orchestra’s Symphonies for Seniors program ramps up for fall and winter at senior centers around the east metro. Symphonies for Seniors is a unique program that brings EMSO orchestra members to senior living facilities to perform in small ensemble groups or full orchestra performances, offering residents of those facilities ready access to
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EMSO’s Board of Directors grows for the 2024-2025 season
At the annual member meeting in May, East Metro Symphony Orchestra members elected four new people to the orchestra’s Board of Directors for the 2024-2025 concert season. EMSO is pleased to welcome its new Vice President Genie Meltzer (violin), Treasurer Terry Wilson (bassoon), and Members-at-Large Racheal Frost (violin) and Robin Radke (viola). “I am very glad for the
Welcome to the 2024-2025 Concert Season
A fresh, new season is here for EMSO members and audiences alike East Metro Symphony Orchestra (EMSO) is excited to announce a brand new season of music, community, and growth! In addition to expanding the Board of Directors and number of Symphonies for Seniors concerts offered this season (see articles below), EMSO has seen significant growth
The 2024-2025 Concert Season is Coming Soon!
Thank you for your support during the 2023-2024 concert season! Our 16th season starts in September, and we hope you plan on joining us again for another year of music and community! Save the Date! East Metro Symphony Orchestra 2024-2025 concert dates Sunday, October 20, 2024 at 3:00 PM at King of Kings in WoodburySunday, December
EMSO Receives Grant from Minnesota State Arts Board
East Metro Symphony Orchestra is grateful to announce that the organization has again received an Arts Experience grant through the Minnesota State Arts Board, for our Symphonies for Seniors program. This grant will support programming running from May 2024 through April 2025. Symphonies for Seniorsis a unique program that brings EMSO orchestra members to senior living facilities in the east
EMSO Musicians Continue to Shine with Symphonies for Seniors
East Metro Symphony Orchestra is delighted to be in the middle of a very successful Symphonies for Seniors season. Symphonies for Seniors concerts are performances presented at senior living facilities around the east metro for residents who might otherwise be unable to attend a concert due to health, mobility, or transportation issues. EMSO’s Symphonies for Seniors offer residents the
Thank you for supporting EMSO this season
Thank you to everyone for your support of EMSO this season! We are so grateful to have completed a full season for the first time since the pandemic. This season has been a huge success and so much fun and we couldn’t have done it without you! Thank you to our members, audiences, volunteers, and donors. Thank
East Metro Chamber Ensemble Completes Grant Concert Program
EMSO’s string ensemble, East Metro Chamber Ensemble, has completed all the Symphonies for Seniors concerts covered by a grant received by EMSO from the Minnesota State Arts Board (MSAB) in March 2022. EMSO’s Symphonies for Seniors concerts are free, live performances presented at senior living facilities around the East Metro and are designed to support access to live orchestra music
Support EMSO by Joining our Board of Directors
East Metro Symphony Orchestra is looking for orchestra and community members to join our Board of Directors. EMSO is an independent, non-profit community organization. The Board of Directors consists of 6-10 volunteer members who work to pursue and maintain the orchestra’s purpose and mission, maintain financial responsibility, and support creative development. EMSO Board members are elected
EMSO’s Chamber Ensemble Brings Music to Seniors
East Metro Symphony Orchestra is excited to continue to present our Symphonies for Seniors concerts during the upcoming season. Symphonies for Seniors concerts are free performances at senior living facilities, designed to provide senior citizens with disabilities, health issues, and other mobility problems the opportunity to experience live music. EMSO was fortunate to get a grant