About Us

Thursday Musical presented its first classical music performance on Thursday morning, 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 educaiton opportunities to artists and audiences alike.

We sponsor three distinct music series throughout the season:

The Morning Artist Series:

14 exciting concerts featuring a variety of classical artists performing works by new and well-known composers. Concerts are presented 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!

Bloomington Center for the Arts

1800 West Old Shakopee Road

Bloomington, MN 952-563-8567

(35W and 98^th Street Exit, enter on Logan Street)

All concerts begin at 10:30 AM

Season Ticket Subscription: $60

Senior Ticket Subscription: $50

Single Tickets: $10 (at the door only)

Group Tickets: $ 8 (arranged in advance)

Student Tickets: $6 (with student ID)

This activity is made possible, in part, by funds provided by the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council through a grant from the McKnight Foundation and an appropraiation by the Minnesota Legislature.

Home Programs

Thursday Musical continues our unique tradition of offering fine classical concerts in an intimate home setting. On October 28, 2010 and April 21, 2011, concert hosts will graciously open their homes to Thursday Musical performers and listeners. Five programs are given in five different homes, beginning with coffee at 10:00 AM and the concert at 10:30. Seating is limited and reservations are required.

Contact Kate Saumur: saumur@skypoint.com or 651-488-9356 for concert reservations

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.

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. Over $20,000 in student scholarships is awarded at the junior high, senior high and college level 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. Winners are recognized with a monetary award and a featured performance.

The Young Artist Recitals and

Winners Concert are free and open to the public.

Recitals are Saturdays and Sundays,

January 22, 23, 29 and 30, and February 5, and 6, 2011

1:30 PM

University Lutheran Church of Hope

601 13th Avenue SE

Minneapolis 612-331-5988

Young Artist Scholarship Competition:

Saturday, March 12, 2011

University of St. Thomas, St. Paul

First Place Scholarship Winners Concert:

Thursday, March 31, 2011

7:00 PM

Bloomington Center for the Arts

1800 West Old Shakopee Road

Bloomington 952-563-8567

Thursday Musical serves the community with an educational outreach program that brings classical musicians into the classroom. Music in Our Schools brings professional instrumental and vocal artists to students 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). Our artists 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 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: thursdaymusical@comcast.net or
612-333-0313.

If you are interested in scheduling a Music in Our Schools program, contact Carrie Vecchione: carvec@aol.com.

www.thursdaymusical.com 612-333-0313