MINNESOTA PHILHARMONIA

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The Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra, “an instrumental voice for the GLBT community," works to premiere new music by Minnesota composers.

The Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra (originally "Minnesota Philharmonia") is Minnesota's GLBT Community Symphony Orchestra and was the first so-identified orchestra in the USA. Founded in 1993 by Kevin Ford, the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) is now in the midst of its 19th Concert Season. This year, we welcomed Maestro Jacob Sustaita as the MPO's new Music Director and Conductor.

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  1. Joan BrinkmanJoan Brinkman 11/16/2011 at 10:52 AM ET
    What would the world do without music?
  2. Kenneth CheneyKenneth Cheney 07/28/2011 at 12:53 PM ET
    Best wishes and good luck next year!!
  3. Scott A SmithScott A Smith 05/17/2011 at 11:42 PM ET
    Good luck with conductor search. Miss you all. Scott
  4. earl d mooreearl d moore 04/14/2011 at 06:12 PM ET
    It's my pleasure to donate to the orchestra to help them in the process of the search for a new director. As a singing member of One Voice Mixed Chorus, we were under Joe's direction a couple years back. From the rehearsals to the musical outcomes, Joe has done amazing things for the orchestra, the organization, and the Twin Cities arts and social justice communities!
  5. Carolyn M. AdamsCarolyn M. Adams 04/14/2011 at 11:12 AM ET
    The orchestra is great, thanks to Joe. He`ll be sorely missed.
  6. Matthew KruegerMatthew Krueger 11/18/2009 at 10:58 AM ET
    After 16 years , the MPO has made great strides in the community and has kept true to their mission statement.
  7. Terry KonesTerry Kones 11/17/2009 at 08:49 PM ET
    Great concert Saturday evening. Best I have ever heard you play and the most fun concert since "Twas a Dark and Stormy Evening" 3 years ago or so.
  8. Scott McKenzieScott McKenzie 11/17/2009 at 08:29 PM ET
    The Orchestra is a great asset to our community. We need you and that is why I support you.
  9. Hamsa IslesHamsa Isles 11/17/2009 at 06:49 PM ET
    After witnessing a grassroots orchestra with a 16 year history play to a sold-out audience on Nov. 14th and featuring a woman composer and a woman poet besides the regulars, I have been moved. What better way to spend my money directly to such a thriving, creative, FUN organization. And I am not contributing to lining the pocket books of another CEO. It doesn't get any better than this. I can only smile.
  10. Mary OhmMary Ohm 11/17/2009 at 05:33 PM ET
    The Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra presents works by local composers and features local performers!
  11. Dr MaloneyDr Maloney 11/17/2009 at 11:28 AM ET
    I love clasasical music. The Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra is an outstanding organization with some of our best GLBTA musicians in the Twin Cities. I am a proud supporter of their work, hope you will join me today as we can double our impact with each gift no matter how big or samll. Please join me in supporting the meaningful work of MPO in our community. Thanks, Cheryl
  12. Evan PageEvan Page 11/17/2009 at 09:44 AM ET
    I donated to the Minnesota Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) today via Give to the Max day at GiveMN.org. If you love Minnesota nonprofits as I do, consider making a donation today through this site. All donations will be matched to a certain degree from a $500,000 pool. It's a great way to support groups that help our community. Go MPO--it's been 17 great years since we started it!

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