In May, East Metro Symphony Orchestra members elected a new Board of Directors for the 2025-2026 concert season. The board makes vital decisions for the orchestra including spending, fundraising, and logistical planning. The directors are all volunteers and serve two-year terms. From left to right: Dwight Erickson, Racheal Frost (Secretary), Jake Dalbec, Terry Wilson (Treasurer),
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The 2025-2026 Concert Season is Here!
Join East Metro Symphony Orchestra for our 17th season of bringing the joy of music to our community! Symphonie FantastiqueSunday, November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PMSt. Mark’s Lutheran Church, North St. Paul A fall concert with dark undertones, featuring Berlioz’s Symphonie Fantastique and other spooky classics Very Merry & BrightSunday, December 7, 2025 at 2:00 PMNEW LOCATION! North
Save the Date! EMSO’s 2025-2026 Concert Season
EMSO would like to thank everyone for joining us this season and for supporting the orchestra! We hope you will join us again next time for our 17th season of celebrating music with our musicians, audiences, and community! East Metro Symphony Orchestra 2025-2026 concert dates Sunday, November 2, 2025 at 3:00 PM at St. Mark’s Lutheran Church in North St. PaulSunday, December 7,
EMSO is proud to recieve a 2025 Arts Experiences Grant from MSAB
East Metro Symphony Orchestra is proud to share that the orchestra has received another Arts Experiences grant through the Minnesota State Arts Board for our Symphonies for Seniors program. This grant will support programming running from April 2025 through March 2026. Symphonies for Seniors is a unique program that brings EMSO orchestra members to senior living facilities in the east metro to perform in small ensemble groups or full orchestra performances,
Another great year of Symphonies for Seniors has already begun
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
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