The Friends of the SPCO is the volunteer organization that supports The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra through educational, social and fundraising activities 

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Annual Report – 2015/2016 – (click here)website&FB

 

Coming soon!      

MAURICE RAVEL:  ELEGANT IMPRESSIONIST

 Dr. Daniel Freeman will teach this fun and informative 4-week  lecture series on the life and music of French composer, pianist and conductor Maurice Ravel.  All are welcome.

Wednesdays, Oct. 18 and 25, Nov. 1 and 8
10 a.m. – Noon
House of Hope Presbyterian Church
797 Summit Avenue, Saint Paul, MN
Members of the Friends: $30 per class/$100 for the series
Non-members:  $35 per class/$120 for the series
Questions?  Mary Patton: [email protected]
or Ellen Lillemoen:  [email protected]

 

FOOD, FUN AND FASHION!

Join us on October 26, 2017, for a luncheon and style show at the beautiful University Club of Saint Paul on Summit Avenue.  Print or copy the mail-in form below and send it to Betty Reichert along with your check.  We hope to see you there! 

The 2017 Welcome Back Luncheon

The Friends hosted the annual Welcome Back Luncheon for the SPCO musicians and staff at the historic Landmark Center on September 19.  This is always a great opportunity for Friends, staff and musicians to get acquainted and to reconnect.

 

Upcoming Meetings and Events

September 18, 10:00 a.m. (9:30 coffee):  Board Meeting, Community Room, 745 Grand Ave., Saint Paul 
September 19, 1:00 p.m.:  Welcome Back Luncheon at the Landmark Center, Saint Paul
October 16, 10:00 a.m. (9:30 coffee):  Board meeting. Community Room, 745 Grand Ave., Saint Paul 
October 18, 25, Nov. 1, 8 at 10:00 a.m.  Maurice Ravel: Elegant Impressionist.  House of Hope Presbyterian Church
October 26, 11:00 a.m.:  Luncheon and Style Show, University Club of Saint Paul, 42o Summit Avenue

 

 

The 2017 Annual Meeting and Celebratory Luncheon

On June 6, 2017, the Friends annual meeting and luncheon was held at Mendakota Country Club in Mendota Heights.  Lunch was followed by a special performance by internationally renowned musicians, Clea Galhano (recorder) and Phillip Rukavina (theorbo).  Jon Limbacher was guest speaker and the 2017 Ultimate Friend Award was presented to Chuck Ullery for his continued support of the Friends and his work with the annual SPCO Youth Chamber Music Competition.

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