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Mississippi Valley Orchestra

Excellent community orchestra playing incredible music east and west of the Mississippi River Founded as a chamber group in 1976 by Edward Schlueter in West St.

The Mississippi Valley Orchestra is a civic orchestra whose star is rising. Paul/Mendota Heights, MVO is now a polished symphony orchestra that performs in venues throughout the Twin Cities. The amateur and professional musicians of MVO, along with Concertmaster Sarah Grimes (Minnesota Orchestra) and Artistic Director and Conductor Kornel Thomas, prepare five excellent concerts each year, perform

ing a wide variety of classical music and partnering with soloists and groups from the Minnesota Orchestra, the University of Minnesota, and other local arts and educational organizations. Also, every spring MVO plays one movement of a piano concerto with the winner of the St. Paul Piano Teachers Association concerto competition—often the student’s first experience playing with an orchestra. MVO has achieved a reputation among its partners and supportive, growing audiences for serious music making, and also for sincere collegiality within the orchestra and its all-volunteer yet professional board of directors. We are proud to be the only community orchestra in the area that charges no dues and whose concerts are all free.

08/18/2026

Wednesday, August 19th (that's tomorrow!) And it looks like a beautiful evening.

The MVO Crewtet is honored to play at Minnesota’s first women-owned microbrewery, nestled in the Creative Enterprise Zone of St Paul, Minnesota- Urban Growler!

If you haven't seen us before- expect 18-22 string musicians playing music that will make you think "did I just hear that?" If you are a veteran, half the set is new to you (and us)....and it's a new venue.

Enjoy a pint on the patio. We look forward to seeing you! Music starts at 6:00!

08/17/2026

OK, so maybe we were just too deliriously happy to post right away, but here are some highlights from our Crewtet/ show Thursday last week at Lake Monster and King Coil.

So many friends and family- thank you all for coming, and Lake Monster Brewing and for hosting us.

08/10/2026

Happening Thursday! 6:00 pm, Lake Monster Brewery/King Coil Spirits Patio.

As you are plotting your week, make sure you PEN in this FREE performance!

The MVO Crewtets begin the evening outside playing a 60 minute set of "an orchestra is playing this?" tunes.......then the Twins of Franklin will play an intimate duo set (as we grab some bevvies) and it all ends with a combined Twins/MVO 5 song set at the end.

It's gonna be something special. Make sure you can tell your friends you were there and what they missed.

Thanks to Lake Monster and King Coil for hosting this special event.

See you Thursday.

08/05/2026

Happening Friday!

The MVO Crewtet ALSO believes "Fun is good!". Catch us on the plaza on a rare Friday show. We start at 5:30, across the street from the main gates and next to the MetroNOME brewery.

If you haven't seen us before- expect 18-22 string musicians playing music that will make you think "did I just hear that?" If you are a veteran, half the set is new to you (and us).
We look forward to seeing you!

08/04/2026

MVO seeks applications for the position of Timpani - Principal Percussion. The position is available beginning in September 2026. Applications due August 21; audition August 30. Find details and required excerpts on our website: https://www.mississippivalleyorchestra.com/join-mvo

The Mississippi Valley Orchestra is a premier Twin Cities civic ensemble dedicated to sharing classical music through free high-quality performances, innovative programming, and inclusive community outreach.

08/01/2026

MVO seeks applications for the position of Bass Trombone. The position is available beginning in September 2026. Applications due August 21; audition August 30. Find details and required excerpts on our website: https://www.mississippivalleyorchestra.com/join-mvo

07/31/2026

About last night....

THANK YOU very much to Dual Citizen Brewery for allowing us to play their amazing indoor space last night. The crowd was great, and the beer was amazing.

Hope to see you again soon!

07/30/2026

Happening today!

The MVO Crewtet is excited to play Dual Citizen for the first time! And it's a FREE SHOW! It will be inside, Thursday July 30th at 6:00 pm.

If you haven't seen us before- expect 18-22 string musicians playing music that will make you think "did I just hear that?" If you are a veteran, half the set is new to you (and us)....and it's a new venue.

Enjoy an excellent pint or 2! We look forward to seeing you!

07/28/2026

The MVO Crewtet is excited to play Dual Citizen for the first time! And it's a FREE SHOW! It will be inside, Thursday July 30th at 6:00 pm.

If you haven't seen us before- expect 18-22 string musicians playing music that will make you think "did I just hear that?" If you are a veteran, half the set is new to you (and us)....and it's a new venue.

Enjoy an excellent pint or 2! We look forward to seeing you!

Address

1500 Fillmore St NE
Minneapolis, MN
55413

Website

http://mississippivalleyorchestra.com/

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