Mission & History

concert

The Inaugural Concert of The Metropolitan Orchestra, September 30, 2012 at the Maplewood/Richmond Heights High School Theatre.

conductor

Roger Kaza’s Inaugural Concert as Principal Conductor, November 19, 2023 at First Presbyterian Church in Kirkwood.

The Metropolitan Orchestra of Saint Louis, now in its 13th season, has picked up the mantle of being the number one professional/educational orchestra in the city.

Established in 2012, the Metropolitan Orchestra of St. Louis is a 501(c)(3) organization which provides a high-quality orchestral performance ensemble for St. Louis area musicians. Through programs such as its "Sharing the Music Stand" mentorship program, the orchestra is committed to fostering a cooperative learning environment in an artistic atmosphere that brings the joys of music-making to the community through accessible and affordable public concerts.

2025-2026 Season

This season, MOSL will present their signature Fall and Spring classical performances at First Presbyterian Church of Kirkwood as well as a WORLD PREMIERE FINALE at Kirkwood Performing Arts center.

Founding Committee

  1. Nancy Schick
  2. Jason Harris
  3. Ann Dolan
  4. Nancy Summers
  5. Wendy Lea
  6. Allen Carl Larson

Board of Directors

  1. Arthur J. McDonnell, President
  2. Richard Walters, Vice President
  3. Nancy Schick, Secretary
  4. Wayne Ullery, Treasurer
  5. Ann Dolan
  6. Ruth Ezell
  7. Gina Hilberry
  8. Ann Marie Ruhlin
  9. Richard Shaw
  10. Susan Slaughter

Advisory Council

  1. Dominic Cheli
  2. Esley Hamilton
  3. Zena Ilyashov
  4. Allen Carl Larson
  5. Tom Sudholt