MISSISSIPPI VALLEY ORCHESTRA
Founded in 1976, Mississippi Valley Orchestra is an excellent civic orchestra that plays incredible music east and west of the Mississippi River in the Minneapolis - St Paul metro area.
MVO Season Finale 2020-21: William Grant Still's "Danzas de Panama"
Led by Artistic Director Ho-Yin Kwok, MVO found ways to make music during the pandemic of 2020-21. Released for our community near and far on the day that would have been our season finale concert—May 23, 2021—our performance of William Grant Still's warm, hopeful Danzas de Panama was recorded on May 11, 2021 after four socially distant one-hour rehearsals.
Thank you to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Shoreview, Minnesota, for your hospitality; to Mary Madson, our manager, who made it possible to have rehearsals at all; and to recording engineer Phillip O'Toole.
Led by Artistic Director Ho-Yin Kwok, MVO found ways to make music during the pandemic of 2020-21. Released for our community near and far on the day that would have been our season finale concert—May 23, 2021—our performance of William Grant Still's warm, hopeful Danzas de Panama was recorded on May 11, 2021 after four socially distant one-hour rehearsals.
Thank you to Shepherd of the Hills Lutheran Church in Shoreview, Minnesota, for your hospitality; to Mary Madson, our manager, who made it possible to have rehearsals at all; and to recording engineer Phillip O'Toole.
MVO 2021 Summer Crewtet Series
The popular MVO Crewtet Series is returning this summer bigger than ever with 9 performances in 3 esteemed Twin Cities local breweries. Mark your calendar so that you won't miss these interactive and fun live music performances of your favorite tunes!
The popular MVO Crewtet Series is returning this summer bigger than ever with 9 performances in 3 esteemed Twin Cities local breweries. Mark your calendar so that you won't miss these interactive and fun live music performances of your favorite tunes!
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Bauhaus Brew Labs
1315 Tyler St NE, Minneapolis, MN 55413 Thursday, May 20 - 6 p.m. Thursday, June 17 - 6 p.m. Thursday, July 15 - 6 p.m. Thursday, August 19 - 6 p.m. |
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Lake Monster Brewing
550 Vandalia St #160, St Paul, MN 55114 Tuesday, June 8 - 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 6 - 6 p.m. Tuesday, August 3 - 6 p.m. Tuesday, September 14 - 6 p.m. |
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Hit the High Note Virtual Hangouts and "Christmas in March" Bonfire Event (Mar 2-Mar 27)
To stay connected with our friends and musicians, MVO hosted four virtual hangouts in March. We were delighted to have wonderful guests, such as Ed Schlueter, founder of MVO, and Christina Chen-Beyers, former Artistic Director, to join us online. The virtual activities also included musical storytellings, rare videos revealing, trivia quizzes, and amazing door prizes. The Grand Finale of the Hit the High Note campaign was a festive "Christmas in March" in-person outdoor bonfire extrordinaire (Mar 27)!
To stay connected with our friends and musicians, MVO hosted four virtual hangouts in March. We were delighted to have wonderful guests, such as Ed Schlueter, founder of MVO, and Christina Chen-Beyers, former Artistic Director, to join us online. The virtual activities also included musical storytellings, rare videos revealing, trivia quizzes, and amazing door prizes. The Grand Finale of the Hit the High Note campaign was a festive "Christmas in March" in-person outdoor bonfire extrordinaire (Mar 27)!
Videos: Christmas with MVO (at home)
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"Have Yourself a Merry Christmas" played by Principal Horn Don Feeney.
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"Es ist ein Ros’ entsprungen" played by Second Violin Emily Ruggles Johnson.
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"White Christmas" played by Artistic Director and Conductor Ho-Yin Kwok.
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Video: MVO - The Story of 2020
This video is a special message for all the friends of the Mississippi Valley Orchestra. It is a story about how we have been working together to maintain our identity as an orchestra for the community since the pandemic cancelled our concerts and other events in the spring. Please enjoy it! We invite you to help us achieve even more in the future.
All background music tracks are excerpts from MVO concerts.
GiveMN: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Mississippi-Valley-Orchestra
This video is a special message for all the friends of the Mississippi Valley Orchestra. It is a story about how we have been working together to maintain our identity as an orchestra for the community since the pandemic cancelled our concerts and other events in the spring. Please enjoy it! We invite you to help us achieve even more in the future.
All background music tracks are excerpts from MVO concerts.
GiveMN: https://www.givemn.org/organization/Mississippi-Valley-Orchestra
Regular Rehearsals under COVID-19
During the pandemic, MVO is determined to serve the music community of the Twin Cities by offering regular rehearsals and other musical activities. Health safety remains to be the top priority and the orchestra has taken serious precautions to prevent the spread of virus. All of MVO activities are optional to our musicians in accordance to information and guidelines from the CDC and the State of Minnesota. For more information, please visit our Fall 2020 Season page.
During the pandemic, MVO is determined to serve the music community of the Twin Cities by offering regular rehearsals and other musical activities. Health safety remains to be the top priority and the orchestra has taken serious precautions to prevent the spread of virus. All of MVO activities are optional to our musicians in accordance to information and guidelines from the CDC and the State of Minnesota. For more information, please visit our Fall 2020 Season page.
MVO RECAP
Every Tuesday 7pm, May 26 to July 28
MVO RECAP is a video series that showcases thrilling moments of Mississippi Valley Orchestra in concert. For the next 10 weeks, we will be showing highlights of our most memorable concerts form the last three years, with a brief introduction from members that were involved.
Every Tuesday 7pm, May 26 to July 28
MVO RECAP is a video series that showcases thrilling moments of Mississippi Valley Orchestra in concert. For the next 10 weeks, we will be showing highlights of our most memorable concerts form the last three years, with a brief introduction from members that were involved.
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Contribute to our mission through Donorbox. Your donation supports concerts and performances throughout the Twin Cities.
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