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Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra

Orchestra rehearsals are held in the Alexandria Area High School Orchestra Room from 7 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday evenings under the direction of Brad Lambrecht.

The Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra became a reality in 2009 under the direction of Brad Lambrecht, Alexandria Area High School Orchestra Director, Alexandria MN. A non-profit organization was formed with a Board of Directors including Joelle Burreson, Karen Erickson, Trish Jensen, Larry Ortloff, Deb Thompson, Erik Vigesaa and a student member. Rehearsals began in October of 2009 with more than f

ifty members from the Alexandria area including the communities of Brandon, Carlos, Fergus Falls, Garfield, Glenwood, Miltona, Nelson, Osakis, Villard, and Vining. Membership is open to musicians age sixteen and older and auditions may be arranged through the Director or Board Members.

09/02/2026

✏🎻As many celebrate Back to School this week, we're celebrating "Back to Orchestra!"🍎🎺

So many smiles as the CLSO enters 18th grade (😉)

We can't wait to share this spectacular season with you all!

Check it out for yourself!
https://centrallakessymphony.org/events/

08/31/2026

✨GALA SEASON IS ALMOST HERE✨

An evening of wine, dining, friends, and unforgettable music awaits. 🥂🎻

Join us for good company, live and silent auctions, and incredible music from some of the most iconic films of the ’90s. 🎬🎶

Tickets are coming **early to mid-September** Stay tuned for the official launch date and get ready to reserve your seat for a night to remember. ✨

Last year’s Gala sold out in just 9 days - so you’ll want to be ready! 👀

https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/clso-symphony-gala/

08/27/2026

It's that time of year again....

The CLSO is gearing up for another incredible season, and we can't wait to share it with you all!

✨📽First up? Our annual Gala 📽✨

Stay tuned for ticket launch details coming soon - and don’t wait too long once they drop! Last year’s Gala sold out fast, and we have a feeling you won’t want to miss this one 🤭👀

Here’s to another season of unforgettable music, incredible moments, and our amazing CLSO community. 💛

06/10/2026

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Central Lakes Symphony Orchestra is unable to host the Chamber Concert this season.

Thank you to everyone for a spectacular 2025-2026 season. Musicians, donors and sponsors, audience, board members, and volunteers, you all make the arts culture of the Lakes Area thrive. We couldn't do it without you!

Look forward to how chamber music is performed by the CLSO in the future. Exciting stuff coming! 💛🎶

05/18/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for a grand finale to our 2025–26 season! What a privilege it was to collaborate with the Runestone Chorus for *Soul’s Inspiration* and share this music with our community.

As the season comes to a close, we’re reflecting on the music, the moments, and the people who made it all possible. Thank you to our generous sponsors, collaborators, musicians, and every audience member who helped make this season so special.

✨ From the first downbeat to the final applause, it’s been a season filled with growth, collaboration, and heart. 💛

We can't wait to share more music with you next season 🎶

05/13/2026

✨It’s all coming together!✨

Dress rehearsal is where everything clicks - music, movement, and moments finally take shape on the stage.

After weeks of preparation, we’re one step closer to sharing it all with you!

This Saturday can't come soon enough! We'll see you at 7! 🎶

05/11/2026

Music has a way of meeting us exactly where we are.

It can energize, comfort, challenge, and inspire, all in a single evening.

Soul’s Inspiration is a journey through those emotions: from joy and excitement to reflection, passion, and triumph. It’s a reminder of why we gather, why we listen, and why live music matters.

✨We hope you’ll join us next Saturday! ✨

🎫https://centrallakessymphony.org/event/souls-inspiration/

05/03/2026

When voices and orchestra come together, something powerful happens.

We’re thrilled to collaborate with the Runestone Chorus, led by Sam Meehan, for two iconic works: Verdi’s electrifying Anvil Chorus from Il Trovatore and the stately sounds of the Triumphal March from Aida.

It’s bold. It’s dramatic. It fills the stage and the room.

Join us May 16th for a full-scale performance you won’t want to miss. 🎶

Join us on May 16th for a full-scale performance you won’t want to miss. 🎶

05/01/2026

Mezzo-soprano Randa Melhem takes the stage with Bizet’s iconic Habanera from Carmen - a piece as captivating as the character herself.

With its hypnotic rhythm and signature refrain, the Habanera introduces Carmen: confident, magnetic, and entirely on her own terms. It’s music full of allure, tension, and irresistible charm.

An artist known for the power and richness of her voice, Randa brings both intensity and nuance to this unforgettable role.

It’s dramatic, expressive, and full of personality… the kind of performance you won’t want to miss!

✨Join us at 7pm on May 16th ✨
🎫https://centrallakessymphony.org/featured-guest/randa-melhem-mezzo-soprano/

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Alexandria, MN

Telephone

+13208155168

Website

http://www.centrallakessymphony.org/

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