The mission of the Friends of the SPCO is to support The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra through educational, social and fundraising activities.
Welcome to the 2021-2022 season!
We co-presidents of the Friends of the SPCO are delighted that you are among the Orchestra’s and the Friends’ fans and supporters. And we want you to know that the Friends’ enthusiasm and productivity are more than a match for the challenges we’ve all faced recently!
There’s much to look forward to this year. We have several delightful events in the pipeline, including another Conversation with Books in the spring. Our three sets of lectures presented by Dr. Daniel Freeman will be offered via Zoom this year, so you can attend even if you’re out of town. And our newly renamed Saint Paul Chamber Music Competition, which we are excited to present for the first time in partnership with the Saint Paul Conservatory of Music, is taking applications right now. Don’t miss the finals next March 5!
We’re blessed with a Board and volunteers who are eager carry out this mission. We hope you’ll join in this labor of love and treasure every minute of it!
Carolynn Johnson & Andrea McCue
Co-Presidents, Friends of the SPCO
Upcoming Events
Application Deadline for Saint Paul Chamber Music Competition 2022
Tuesday, January 31st is the deadline for applications to Saint Paul Chamber Music Competition 2022.
Kyu and Orion: All In The [Musical] Family
OnlineA close-up, two-way conversation with a key leader of the SPCO and his amazing pianist son – the Friends’ first fundraiser of the season.
Saint Paul Chamber Music Competition 2022
St. Paul Conservatory of Music 1524 Summit Ave, St Paul, MNOur most anticipated event of the year! The event is free and open to the public. More info: https://thespcm.org/competition
Spring Freeman Zoom Lecture Series: Dvořák’s New World Symphony
OnlineA four-week lecture series on Wednesdays, April 6 to 27, starting 10:30am; $110 per series.
Latest News & Events
2021 Annual Meeting & Awards
The 2021 Annual Meeting was held June 1 via Zoom. We elected a new Director Emerita, Karen Larsen; honored Ultimate Friend Donna Ahrens; and welcomed three new Friends Par Excellence: