Mission and Values

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association’s mission is to inspire and instill a lifelong passion for the performance of classical music in artists and audience through stimulating concerts, culturally diverse collaborations, and educational outreach.


Several core values guide this mission:

  • Fostering a commitment to music-making among professional, semi-professional, and student musicians
  • Diversity of programming, performers, administration, and audience
  • Inclusiveness
  • Innovation of performance and outreach
  • Honesty and fairness
  • Accountability
Mission