Who We Are

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

The Friends of the SPCO has been supporting The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra for over thirty years–it was organized in 1977 and incorporated in 1984. Our goal is to be ambassadors for the SPCO and to help build audiences for the wonderful world of chamber music. In addition to fundraisers and other social and community events, we work with children in the SPCO’s Start the Music program, sponsor the Fanfare pre-concert lectures at SPCO concerts, offer a four-week music lecture series three times a year, and sponsor and coordinate the SPCO Youth Chamber Music Competition.

6 Reasons to Become a Member

  1. Make friends with others who share your love for music and the SPCO
  2. Support the Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra through fundraising events
  3. Introduce music to children through activities such as Start the Music
  4. Encourage chamber music for young musicians through our SPCO Youth Chamber Music Competition
  5. Expand your education at our music lecture series and Conversation with Books
  6. Meet the musicians at Friends-sponsored appreciation events

What Our Members Say

1-_6001221debcrop“I joined the Friends because I love the music of the SPCO, but I remain a Friend because of the wonderful, music loving friends I’ve made. They are a welcoming, friendly, and inclusive group of people.”

– Debbie K.

5-christopher friends1“Joining the Friends has made me feel more connected to the SPCO. It’s great to be a part of this music loving community.”

– Christopher S.

4-brad bill no tags“I’ve enjoyed learning more about chamber music and the SPCO.”

– Bradley C.

 

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“The Friends has been a wonderful way for us to make new ‘friends’ in every sense of the word, including the musicians and countless other people we’ve met through this great organization!”

– Christin S. & Linda V.

Annette Conklin“I joined the Friends of the SPCO eight years ago and I am totally committed to the organization. I’ve met so many interesting people and made lifelong friends. We all love the orchestra and want to do our part to see it continue and thrive.”

– Annette C.

 

Have Questions?

Read our FAQ, call us at (651) 243-0074, or email us.