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Minnesota Youth Symphonies (MYS) is a distinguished music organization based in Saint Paul, MN, dedicated to fostering musical excellence among young musicians since 1972. The program offers a variety of orchestras and educational opportunities, led by a highly skilled artistic staff with over 100 years of combined experience. With a commitment to artistic and personal development, MYS provides a supportive community for musicians to grow and perform together. The organization relies on financial contributions to sustain its programs, ensuring that future generations of young musicians can thrive. Generated from the website

Music instruction designed to get people playing or improving on their instrument as efficiently as possible. We also write music education material, which is available on the website.

The Minnesota Chorale, founded in 1972 and currently led by artistic director Kathy Saltzman Romey, is recognized as the Principal Chorus of the Minnesota Orchestra and is among the most prestigious professional choruses in the United States. With a commitment to community engagement, the Chorale offers diverse programs, including its award-winning Bridges initiatives, and provides choral opportunities for singers aged 8 to 80 through various ensembles. In addition to its main chorus, the Minnesota Chorale runs the Minneapolis Youth Chorus, which serves students in grades 6 through 8, and the Prelude Choir for younger children, ensuring a nurturing environment for musical development. The organization also partners with the MacPhail Center for Music through its Voices of Experience program, which empowers mature singers and enriches the community through song. Generated from the website