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​WMPA's purpose is to unite and uplift our community through the transformative power of music. 

Our vision is to create and serve the future audience of orchestral 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

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 6-9 
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 

Photo taken by Michael G. Stewart. www.michaelgstewart.com