Board of Directors

The MSO Board of Directors is a collaboration of musicians and non-playing community members committed to supporting the mission and success of the Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra. We believe outstanding symphony music should be accessible to all, regardless of circumstance and without financial barriers.

BOARD OFFICERS

Kristine Oberg* – President                                       
Emily Doyle* – Vice President                           
Stuart Ronkainen* – Treasurer       
Lisa Lewis – Secretary                     

BOARD MEMBERS                             

Mary Ann Aufderheide*
Brenna Bast*
Lena Cicha*
Ellen Cornwall*
Mary Laurie*
Heather Phillips*
Clayton Smith
Tom Twiss

*Denotes Orchestra Member

Non-Voting Members
Steven Amundson – Music Director
Alex Mueller – Executive Director 

Staff

Steven Amundson, Music Director
Alex Mueller, Executive Director
Brenna Bast, Designer
Jeff Bina, Bookkeeper
Kate Berning-Alfred, Development Assistant
Mary Laurie, Stage Manager
Ann Sorensen, Personnel Manager
Stephanie Swearingen, Librarian
Elianna Thorne, Assistant Librarian

Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra Association
P.O. Box 581213, Minneapolis, MN 55458

612-567-6724

Metropolitan Symphony Orchestra is a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization

EIN 36-3305025

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