Inside the Classics
A fun and fresh guide to understanding the music.
With lively discussion and shared musical insights, Sam and Sarah lead audiences through a fun and fresh exploration of the music during the first half of the concert, followed by a full performance of the featured work after intermission.
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YPSCA
The Young People's Symphony Concert Association was created in support of the Minnesota Orchestra Young People's Concerts since 1911 with a mission to instill in young people an appreciation of music and to encourage their continuing interest in the Minnesota Orchestra. YPSCA was formed to assist, augment and promote the Young People's Concerts and YPSCA is still going strong!
Playlist
The Playlist program provides opportunities for middle school, high school and college musicians to work with Minnesota Orchestra members. Our world-class musicians and performance space provide hands-on, on-stage experiences that motivate students and their respective ensembles to new levels of commitment and accomplishment.
Playlist activities for the 2011-12 season include:
Share the Stage pre-concert performances:
- Glencoe Area Community Strings
- Northwest Suburban Conference Festival High School Orchestra
- University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra
Middle School Orchestra Festival - March 26, 2012.
Side by Side Rehearsals:
- Greater Twin Cities Youth Symphonies: Symphony
- Minnesota Youth Symphonies: Symphony
- University of Minnesota Symphony Orchestra
Nearly 11,000 discounted student tickets were sold to students in the last season. For more information on the variety of student ticket options available, visit Student Discount Tickets and Packages.
Music Up Close
Music Up Close offers audiences a variety of ways to explore classical music before and after the concert performances. From pre-concert discussions led by musicians and composers to post-concert question-and-answer sessions with music director Osmo Vänskä, each program offers a unique and informative compliment to that evening’s performance. Details for each Music Up Close session are provided with individual online concert listings.
Concert Previews:
Join us for entertaining and informative concert previews before most Classical concerts. You’ll have opportunities to meet a musician, chat with a composer and learn about the concert program. Concert previews begin 30 minutes prior to Thursday morning coffee concerts and 60 minutes prior to evening and Sunday matinee concerts.
Share the Stage Performances:
Arrive early for entertainment prior to select Classical concerts, featuring performances by local music ensembles on the stage of Orchestra Hall. Pre-concert performances begin 90 minutes prior to applicable morning, evening and matinee concerts.
Post-Concert Q&As:
Stay late after most Saturday evening Classical concerts for our post-concert Q&As, and ask Music Director Osmo Vänskä or our guest conductor about the music performed on that evening’s program or their career in music.
All Music Up Close events are free, but a concert ticket is required for entry. Seating is available anywhere on the main floor of Orchestra Hall.
