Scenes from the May 4 Youth Orchestras Concert Image credit: Angela Stover Anderson
WMPA proudly presents a new video by acclaimed film documentarian H. Paul Moon. A compelling visual storytelling experience—watch now!
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
