WMPA’s purpose is to unite and uplift our community through the transformative power of music.
Our mission is to provide programs to: • Educate and engage students through our Youth Orchestras • Perform and promote orchestral music through the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic • Connect and communicate chamber music through our summer Lyceum Series • Expand and enlighten newcomers to classical music through our Community Concerts Our vision is to create and serve the future audience of orchestral music.
WMPA is...
Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic: an adult orchestra for local professional, semi professional, and dedicated amateur musicians Washington Metropolitan Youth Orchestra: an inclusive youth orchestra for grades 9-12 Washington Metropolitan Concert Orchestra: a beginner’s orchestra for grades 6-8 Lyceum Chamber Series: a summer series of weekly chamber music concerts at the Alexandria History Museum at the Lyceum Community Concerts: A variety of free concert programs presented in underserved communities featuring members of the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic