Produce artistic work rarely seen in our community, such as major chamber choral works and concert operas
Present distinguished artists and ensembles not seen in our community by producing occasional festivals
Support the creation of new artistic works by both emerging and established composers
Constantly Focus on Developing the Quality of the Orchestra:
Implement an international recruiting plan for new SPCO musicians and Artistic Partners, to bring the finest performers to the Twin Cities
Undertake regular domestic and international tours, to continually refine the ensemble skills of the musicians and raise the profile of the SPCO to support its long-term recruiting, funding initiatives and visibility
Serve More People:
Maintain and enhance our unparalleled level of accessibility for audiences we serve today
Expand digital and social media content and reach to serve more people in the ways that are convenient for them
Develop in-house capacity to produce high-quality digital video, enabling thousands more people worldwide to experience the SPCO
Expand and diversify SPCO neighborhood venues to serve more of the Twin Cities metro area
Diversify Our Audience:
Develop initiatives in partnership with our community, including other artistic groups, to reach a more ethnically diverse audience
Expand programs to serve more children and young adults with free or low-cost tickets
Experiment with new concert formats and locations to reach non-traditional audiences
Financial Sustainability:
Build the Annual Fund to a level that can reliably support our fixed costs
Build the Endowment through an emphasis in legacy giving to ensure that our current levels of funding continue in spite of generational shifts in the audience
