Welcome to the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra!

Welcome to the Mesabi Symphony Orchestra!

The MSO brings orchestral music to the people on the Iron Range and Arrowhead regions of Minnesota!

Join us all season as we celebrate our Artistic Director’s 10th Anniversary leading the MSO!

It’s Give to the Max Month!

Help support the MSO so we can continue bringing amazing orchestral concerts and events to our communities!

Support at GiveMN.org

Upcoming in December!

Be sure to check out the exciting events coming in December for the MSO!

  • Our audience-favorite Christmas spectacular returns this season! Join us for a fun, family-friendly evening of holiday music with lots of special goodies in store to make sure we kickstart the holiday season in grand fashion! Decorations, treats, festive drinks, other festivities, and even a visit from the Big Guy (ho ho ho), are all in store for this fun night! Come and revel in the holiday spirit with us! More info here!

  • The Mesabi Symphony Orchestra and Northern Lakes Arts Association are pleased to present a New Years Eve concert featuring Ely's own Ian Francis Lah, other local stars, and the Mesabi Pops Orchestra. Join us for a night of music, culinary delights, and a New Year’s Eve celebration that promises to be nothing short of spectacular. Purchase tickets now and make memories that will last a lifetime! More info here!

Other MSO News & Announcements

We are accepting applications for the 2025-2026 Young Artist Competition! Digital recordings are due by Nov 15 and live auditions will be held on Nov 20. Find more info here!

Upcoming Events

Join us for a wonderful series of concerts for the 2025-2026 season! The power and majesty of Rachmaninoff & Dvorak in November, a cozy & exciting Christmas Spectacular concert in December, brilliant artistry from our talented young musicians - along with Respighi, the master artisan of the orchestra - in February, and our epic season-ending concert featuring Brahms. You won’t want to miss a thing!