Education and Outreach
inspiring our youngest audiences:
WAMSO Kinder Konzerts
Four- and five-year-olds meet Minnesota Orchestra musicians and their music.
Young People’s Concerts
School-age children’s concerts also include free curriculum for educators.
UPbeat
Subsidized or free tickets to Young People’s concerts for local students.
engaging young musicians:
Playlist
Hands-on, onstage experiences for middle school - college-age students.
YPSCA
Young People's Symphony Concert Association supports the Young People's Concerts and produces the annual School Music Auditions and more. Help ensure the availability of these opportunities. Click here to learn more about YPSCA and become a member!
Discount Tickets and Ticket Packages
Discount ticket packages for students and their families.
lifelong learning opportunities:
Music Up Close
Free pre- and post-concert discussions led by musicians, composers and music director Osmo Vänskä.
Inside the Classics
A fun and fresh guide to understanding the music.
Composer Institute
National award-winning program to premiere works by new composers.
Crescendo Project
Young patrons group of the Minnesota Orchestra.
Fantasy Camp
Two-day immersive experience for adult amateur musicians.
broadening our reach:
Symphony for the Cities
Free outdoor concerts around the Twin Cities Metro area every summer.
Common Chords
Partnerships between the Orchestra and Greater Minnesota communities.
Broadcasts
Weekly live broadcasts on Minnesota Public Radio and other stations.
Ticket Donation Program
Free tickets for non-profit organizations to use as part of fundraising efforts.
