📢 We’re hiring! Are you a collaborative, creative arts lover who is passionate about making music accessible to everyone regardless of circumstance, means or mobility? Apply to be our Assistant Producer for Digital Engagement and share the SPCO’s world-class concerts with more people through video and other digital technology, including our innovative Concert Library. All are welcome to apply, and applicants need not be musicians. Help us spread the word and apply today! https://lnkd.in/g2ewNnFZ
About us
Renowned for its artistic excellence, remarkable versatility of musical styles and adventurous programming, The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is widely regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. Entering its 58th season in September 2016, the SPCO has recently undergone transformational change with the opening of its new home, the Ordway Concert Hall, the addition of a new generation of players, and significant changes in the scope of its artistic aspirations and profile. Committed to championing new music, the SPCO is primarily an unconducted ensemble that works in close collaboration with a diverse series of artistic partners. The virtuoso musicians of the SPCO present more than 130 concerts and educational programs each year, and are regularly heard on public radio. Additionally, the SPCO reaches more than 200,000 listeners annually through its free online Listening Library. The SPCO has released 67 recordings, commissioned 146 new works, and tours nationally and internationally. The SPCO is nationally recognized for its commitment to broad community accessibility, innovative audience outreach efforts, and educational and family programming. Concerts are performed in venues across the Twin Cities area, a unique commitment to geographic accessibility for a major orchestra. The SPCO offers the most affordable tickets of any major orchestra in the United States, with over 50% of tickets available for $12 or less and free tickets for children ages 6-17. The SPCO’s award-winning CONNECT education program and Target® Free Family Music program provide engaging and educational experiences for thousands of Twin Cities children each year. The Liquid Music Series creates a space for innovative new projects and iconoclastic artists in unique presentation formats and invites adventurous audiences to discover the new and the fascinating within the flourishing landscape of contemporary chamber music.
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http://www.thespco.org
External link for The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
- Industry
- Musicians
- Company size
- 51-200 employees
- Headquarters
- Saint Paul, MN
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 1959
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The Historic Hamm Building, Third Floor
408 St. Peter Street
Saint Paul, MN 55102, US
Employees at The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra
Updates
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We’re thrilled to welcome the wildly popular conductor Gábor Takács-Nagy as our newest Artistic Partner! Since first performing with us in 2023, Gábor has become an audience favorite for his intimate yet energetic interpretations of new and timeless works, as well as his thoughtful commentary, which he shares generously during each concert, making music accessible to all listeners — from new attendees to longtime subscribers. Next year, Gábor will join us for a third consecutive season finale. Get to know Gábor before individual tickets go on sale in August! https://bit.ly/3WoP9D8
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The SPCO has an exciting opportunity as an Assistant Producer for Digital Engagement in our Digital Media program. Click below to learn more. https://lnkd.in/gEjtie54
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That's a wrap! This month marked the final concerts of our 65th season, one in which we explored themes of darkness and light — of contemplation and celebration, of remembrance and renewal. Swipe to see a handful of our highlights: 1. September: Artistic Partner Richard Egarr opens the 65th season, leading from the harpsichord 2. October: Artistic Partner and cellist Abel Selaocoe leads the SPCO 3. October: Clarinetist Anthony McGill joins the SPCO for nearly sold-out performances 4. January: Sandbox composer-in-residence Clarice Assad premieres her new work “The Evolution of AI” for Chamber Orchestra and Electronics 5. January: Douglas Boyd returns to the SPCO and Principal Oboe Cassie Pilgrim solos in Richard Strauss’ Oboe Concerto 6. February: Violinist Alina Ibragimova makes her SPCO debut with Ludwig van Beethoven’s Violin Concerto 7. March: Soprano Tori Tedeschi Adams joins the SPCO for Bach-inspired performances 8. April: Principal Horn James Ferree surprises audiences with his whistling chops 9. June: Concertmaster Steven Copes performs Alban Berg’s Violin Concerto 10. June: Gábor Takács-Nagy joins the SPCO for another unforgettable season finale
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What do we mean when we say we’re “musician-led”? It’s simple: our musicians lead the SPCO’s artistry — from curating concerts and repertoire to choosing collaborators, all while leading unconducted performances and rehearsals. As a part of this unique, democratic model, orchestra members are empowered to develop programs that showcase their own musical interests, curating and hosting concerts as Creative Leads where they get to share their distinct passions directly with our audience. This week, Principal Horn James Ferree leads Haydn’s Surprise Symphony — a program he developed and will host from the stage, adding one-of-a-kind touches to the concert experience. “This is a program about surprises, wrong notes, and composers behaving badly,” he shared. “The orchestra is having a lot of fun with the music, you might even say we are ‘whistling while we work’…”
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The SPCO is hiring a Database Operations Coordinator to work between our Development and Marketing departments. See our website for additional information: https://lnkd.in/gUTJjw6c
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society - Database Operations Coordinator
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The SPCO is hiring a Database Operations Coordinator to work between our Development and Marketing departments. See our website for additional information: https://lnkd.in/gUTJjw6c
The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra Society - Database Operations Coordinator
recruiting.paylocity.com
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Earlier this week, we looked back at these and other successes of our 2022.23 season — all made possible by support from audience members like you. Thank you! #annualmeeting #yearinreview Read more at https://lnkd.in/gh_wBqwV
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64 years ago tonight, audiences heard the first concert of the newly-formed Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra, at Central High School in Saint Paul. Though we’re now based out of the amazing Ordway Concert Hall, our mission of sharing transformational performances with the Twin Cities community remains the same. Thank you for supporting us for 64 wonderful years!
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