Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra

Support the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra in 2025–2026

Your generous support is vital to the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra (MSO). By donating, you sustain our tradition of offering free, high-quality symphony concerts while empowering us to fulfill our mission of making classical music accessible to all.

Every gift enriches lives through music, whether by enabling us to perform in neighborhood venues across the Twin Cities, supporting the artistic growth of our volunteer musicians, or creating unforgettable family concerts that nurture a love of classical music in young listeners. Your support ensures that the MSO remains a vibrant and inclusive community resource, bringing the inspiration of symphonic music to everyone.

The 2025–2026 Season

Under the inspired leadership of Music Director Steven Amundson, the MSO enters its next chapter with a season shaped around themes of joy, unity, and renewal. Building on last season’s success, Steve continues to connect our community through music that uplifts and transforms while highlighting diverse voices and bold collaborations.

Your donations make it possible for the MSO to:

• Perform a wide spectrum of symphonic works, from beloved classics to newly commissioned pieces.

• Present free concerts in accessible neighborhood venues across the Twin Cities.

• Encourage artistic growth and excellence in our 90+ dedicated volunteer musicians.

• Create interactive family concerts that inspire and educate the next generation of music lovers.

Our Mission and Vision

The Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra is committed to performing outstanding symphony concerts for diverse audiences throughout the Twin Cities. Founded in 1982, the MSO has performed five to seven free concerts each season for more than 40 years, bringing symphonic music directly into communities.

Our members, musicians from many walks of life including teachers, students, doctors, carpenters, programmers, and professional artists, share a common passion: the joy of making and sharing music together. Their commitment and talent elevate the MSO beyond a community orchestra, creating performances of exceptional quality that resonate with audiences of all ages and backgrounds.

Core Values and Goals

• Invite new and diverse audiences to experience the power of live symphonic music in their own neighborhoods.

• Foster artistic growth in volunteer musicians by presenting challenging and meaningful works.

• Partner with host organizations to build community through shared musical experiences.

• Ensure access for children and families through engaging family concerts that inspire curiosity, creativity, and lifelong appreciation for classical music.

Your gift to the MSO for the 2025–2026 season affirms that music belongs to everyone. Together, we can keep symphonic music alive, accessible, and transformative in the Twin Cities.