Celebrate the Music

Thursday Musical presented its first classical music performance in Minneapolis on Thursday, November 10, 1892 at 10:30 AM and has been giving fine music programs featuring outstanding local musicians ever since. Our organization is dedicated to offering performance and education opportunities to artists and audiences alike.

We sponsor three distinct music series throughout the season:

The Morning Artist Series

The Thursday Musical Morning Artist Series presents 13 exciting concerts featuring a variety of classical artists performing works by new and well-known composers. Concerts are given at the Bloomington Center for the Arts. Excellent acoustics, comfortable seating and convenient free parking make The Center for the Arts a superb setting for Thursday Musical. It is the perfect way to spend a Thursday morning. Please join us!

Home Programs

Thursday Musical continues our unique tradition of  offering fine classical concerts in an intimate home setting. On October 27, 2011 and April 19, 2012, concert hosts will graciously open their homes to Thursday Musical performers and listeners. Four programs are given in four different homes on each date: three beginning with coffee at 10:00 AM  and the concert at 10:30 AM, and one beginning with dessert at 7:00 PM and the concert at 7:30 PM. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

Community Concert Series

Thursday Musical serves the community by presenting concerts throughout the Twin Cities. Our artists bring exceptional programs to audiences at performances sponsored by area churches, music series, museums and retirement centers.

Music in Our Schools

brings professional instrumental and vocal  artists into the classroom to present exciting musical experiences. Wind and string ensembles and  An Introduction to Opera are offered to schools without charge. We also collaborate with the Young People's Symphony Concert Association (YPSCA) by sending our artists to visit area schools to demonstrate and familiarize the students with orchestral instruments and the music they will hear prior to their attending Minnesota Orchestra concerts. The Cy and Paula DeCosse Fund of the Minneapolis Foundation, the Twin Cities Opera Guild, YPSCA and the generous donations of Thursday Musical members provide financial support. These positive educational programs serve to build future audiences and inspire young performers.

For further information on any of these concerts or programs, contact 612-333-0313 or

Young Artist Program

Thursday Musical also has a rich tradition of providing musical inspiration and education to young audiences.  We encourage our young artists by providing opportunities for recital performance and scholarship competition.  Up to $20,000 is awarded at the junior high, senior high and college levels each year.  The Young Artist Scholarship Competition is open to students grade 7 to age 25 who study music privately.  Student members are offered a recital performance and participation in the Young Artist Scholarship Competition.  Competition winners are recognized with a monetary award and a featured performance.

 Thursday Musical President
Bill Ford

Since 1892 Thursday Musical has established and
sustained a partnership between performers and
audiences, creating opportunities for performance and enjoyment of classical music. Invite your friends to be a part of Thursday Musical’s 120th year!

Your membership includes thirteen Morning Artist Series concerts, eight home concerts and countless community concerts to choose from.
New this year for the Thursday Morning Artist Series will be two pre-concert discussions on October 20 and February 9. While music can be described in words and analyzed, it cannot be fully understood and appreciated without experiencing the music firsthand and hearing the musicians describe it. If you ever wanted to know more about the music you are about to hear you won’t want to miss out on these pre-concert talks.

What an outstanding season to look forward to for our 120th year! Add Thursday Musical to
your calendar of enjoyment and education and you will soon come to appreciate its wonder
and appeal. Enjoy the many venues and variety of performers and bring your friends so they, too, can enjoy the music.

Bill Ford
Thursday Musical President