Northern Symphony Orchestra

Support Northern Symphony Orchestra on Give to the Max Day 2026!

At Northern Symphony Orchestra, we believe great orchestral music should be accessible to everyone, whether you’re performing on stage or experiencing a symphony concert for the first time.

That commitment shapes everything we do. NSO keeps ticket prices affordable, offers free admission for audiences ages 18 and under, and is one of the few community orchestras that does not charge dues to its musicians.

We also believe a community orchestra can celebrate the music audiences know and love while continuing to explore what orchestral music can be. Our programs bring together beloved repertoire, new music, and works by living composers, giving our musicians and audiences opportunities to discover something new alongside familiar favorites.

Making all of this possible requires support beyond ticket sales.

Your Give to the Max Day gift helps NSO:

• Keep concerts affordable and admission free for ages 18 and under
• Provide a welcoming place for more than 75 volunteer musicians to perform without membership dues
• Present exciting and ambitious orchestral repertoire
• Perform music by living and contemporary composers
• Support the music, venues, equipment, and resources required to bring each concert to the stage
• Continue building meaningful musical experiences for audiences throughout our community

Every contribution, at any level, helps ensure Northern Symphony Orchestra can continue bringing musicians and audiences together through live orchestral music.

Thank you for supporting NSO this Give to the Max Day!

Join us for our 2026–27 season

Your support helps make an entire season of music possible. We hope you’ll join us in person, too.

Season of Light
November 21, 2026

Echoes We Keep
February 6, 2027

The Gathering
April 10, 2027

Under One Sky
July 3, 2027

General admission is $15 for adults, $10 for seniors age 60+, and free for ages 18 and under.

Visit www.northernsymphonyorchestra.org for concert information and updates.

About Northern Symphony Orchestra

Northern Symphony Orchestra brings musicians and audiences together through ambitious, welcoming orchestral performances in Minnesota’s northern Twin Cities.

NSO has deep roots in the area’s music education community. Many of the orchestra’s founding members were Anoka-Hennepin School District music teachers and former students. The ensemble first performed as a string chamber orchestra in June 2002, followed by its first performance as a full symphony orchestra in March 2003.

Today, NSO brings together more than 75 volunteer musicians of all ages and backgrounds. Our programming pairs beloved orchestral repertoire with new music and works by living composers, creating opportunities for both musicians and audiences to experience a broad range of symphonic music.

Accessibility remains central to our mission. NSO does not charge dues to participating musicians, keeps ticket prices affordable, and offers free admission to audiences ages 18 and under. Our concerts bring together students, families, longtime supporters, and new listeners from across the community.

Together, we can keep orchestral music accessible, adventurous, and thriving in our community.