Performing outstanding symphony concerts for diverse audiences throughout the Twin Cities
Introducing our new Executive Director: Alexandria Mueller
We are delighted to announce that Alexandria Mueller has been named the new Executive Director of the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra! Alex has played viola in the MSO for several years and brings deep experience in nonprofit arts leadership, education, and operations.
In addition to her performing career, Alex is an attorney at Hellmuth and Johnson serving the arts and entertainment community, a founding member of the Boom Island String Quartet, and Assistant Director of the Very Young Composers Project (Central Wisconsin Symphony Orchestra). Her work reflects a strong commitment to connecting musicians and audiences in meaningful ways.
“I am delighted that Alex Mueller is the MSO’s new Executive Director and offer her my sincere congratulations! In addition to her impressive experience, Alex is also a skilled and passionate musician who, as a current MSO violist, understands our mission from the inside out. She is bright, good-hearted, and cherishes this orchestral community. I am excited to work with Alex in expanding MSO’s already strong reputation for musical excellence and vibrant performances.”
-Steven Amundson, Music Director
“I am honored to step into the role of Executive Director of MSO. This organization means a great deal to so many people because of the community that surrounds it. What draws me most to this role is the opportunity to serve as steward of an organization that connects musicians and audiences in meaningful, ongoing ways”
-Alex Mueller
Upcoming Concerts
A TRANSATLANTIC CELEBRATION
Sunday, October 11, 4:00 PM
Roseville Lutheran Church, Roseville
Peter Boyer – Celebration Overture
Samuel Coleridge-Taylor – Ballade in A minor, Op. 33
Aaron Copland – Lincoln Portrait
Jake Endres, narrator
Camille Saint-Saëns – Symphony No. 3 in C minor, Op. 78, “Organ Symphony”
John Helgen, organ
After a captivating opener by Peter Boyer, you’ll hear Coleridge-Taylor’s Ballade, which is rife with drama, rhythmic vitality and rich lyricism. Next, MSO artistic collaborator, Jake Endres will narrate Copland’s inspiring Lincoln Portrait. We’ll conclude the program with Saint-Saens’ powerful Organ Symphony with John Helgen playing the beautifully renovated organ at Roseville Lutheran.
Sponsored by Hellmuth & Johnson
This activity is made possible by the voters of Minnesota through a grant from the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council, thanks to a legislative appropriation from the arts and cultural heritage fund.
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Central Lutheran Church members Lois Rand and Klara Johnson and Music Director John Ferguson provided tremendous guidance and support and sponsored our relationship with Central.
The Central Lutheran congregation itself has remained committed to a mutually beneficial and invaluable relationship for over 40 years, and we look forward to many more.