Who are Orchestra Boosters?

The Edina Orchestra Boosters is comprised of volunteers who give their time and financial support to Edina’s exceptional orchestra programs for students in grades 5 - 12. The Boosters are led by a board which organizes activities and assistance for the orchestras. We are fortunate to have a supportive community who understands the importance of the arts as a non-discretionary component of K-12 education.

What do we do?

We promote the arts through the orchestra program and allow students to perform at their highest level to achieve their aspirations and dreams. We support all district-wide orchestra performances, special events, and individual school student-led orchestra leadership councils. We personally contribute and raise funds to support the orchestra programs under the leadership of our magnificent orchestra directors from the elementary, middle, and high school programs.

Volunteer 

We provide volunteer support for performances to include: Ticket sales; ushering; hospitality.

We provide financial support to include: Refreshments at elementary, middle school, and EHS concerts; Purchasing of new school instruments to provide rental opportunities for students; Repair and restoration of school instruments; Support outside concert groups for the community Support EHS Tours. We also support our high school’s student-run spring concert Coacello!; as well as provide a yearly Orchestra Banquet for EHS as a social gathering and tribute to our all of our students. Finally, we work to generate income for these projects via family donations and commercial sponsorships.  There are also opportunities available to serve on the board for the upcoming school year.

Donate 

The Edina Orchestra Boosters is a tax exempt 501(c)(3) organization. Your contributions are tax deductible. Please consider making a donation below.  Any amount is greatly appreciated.

Attend 

…and invite a friend! Music needs to be played; and music also needs to be heard. The performances of Edina Orchestras are always impressive. The students play at a maturity level far above their years. They tackle difficult material, and pour their passion into their performances. These orchestras deserve to play to a packed house so please attend, and bring a friend!

Boosters, staff, and students thank you!

Boosters Positions

President: ***OPEN***

Past President: Lisa Mellum

Treasurer: ***OPEN*** (Lynn Schmitt interim)

Secretary: ***OPEN***

Membership Coordinator: Jen Kunze

Student Accounts: Lynn Schmitt

Banquet Coordinator: ***OPEN***

South View Coordinator: ***OPEN***

Vally View Coordinator: ***OPEN***

President Elect: ***OPEN***