Mission: The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (SPCO) is the nation's only full-time professional chamber orchestra and is widely regarded as one of the finest chamber orchestras in the world. 35 virtuoso musicians present more than 150 concerts and educational programs each year, and reach over 1.1 million listeners each week on public radio stations nationwide. The SPCO has released 67 recordings, commissioned 122 new works, and premiered 49 additional compositions. Renowned for its artistic excellence and remarkable versatility of musical styles, the SPCO tours nationally and internationally. Launched in 1995, the award-winning CONNECT education program reaches 5,000 students annually in 16 Minneapolis and St. Paul public schools. (Less)

Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra is a 501(c)(3) organization, with an IRS ruling year of 1959, and donations are tax-deductible.