Welcome to the Rochester Music Guild

Congratulations to the 2010 scholarship winners.

 

For over 40 years, the Rochester Music Guild has worked to promote and enhance music in our community.  As part of this effort, the Guild:

·   Offers an annual scholarship competition to young musicians and music scholarships to outstanding Rochester high school music students.

·   Grants funds to music non-profit organizations for the promotion of music appreciation through education and performance.  Grant applications are due by July 1 for the following season.  See the awards granted for the September 2009 - June 2010 season.

·   Supports the Rochester Symphony Orchestra and Chorale (RSOC) in various capacities, such as sponsoring orchestra chairs, hosting receptions and arranging ushers for concerts.

·   Supplies volunteers for community music events (Radiothon, !HoNk*SquEaK*ScRaTcH*BooM!).

·   Organizes and participates in fundraising projects such as the Garden of Note and Herberger Community Days.

·   Presents our informative Lunch & Learn programs to enrich musical knowledge.

·   Sponsors periodic educational events for the community.

·   Co-sponsors Young Musician Recitals in collaboration with the Rochester Area Keyboard Club, and the Southeastern Minnesota Suzuki Association (SEMSA).

·   Advocates for Rochester area non-profit music organizations. The Rochester Music Guild is pleased to be part of a vibrant musical community.  We encourage you to check out the following websites.  Also, we have created for your use a comprehensive, printable, calendar of their events for the 2009-2010 season and organization overview.

                  Bella Voce Young Women's Choir

            Choral Arts Ensemble

            Harmony for Mayo

            Honors Choirs of Southeast MN

            Lyra Baroque Orchestra

            Rochester Area Girls Choir

            Rochester Area Keyboard Club

            Rochester Aria Group

            Rochester Barbershop Chorus

            Rochester Chamber Music Society

            Rochester Community Band

            Rochester Male Chorus

            Rochester Symphony Orchestra & Chorale

            SEMNAGO (Southeastern MN Chapter, American Guild of Organists)

            SEMSA (Southeastern MN Suzuki Association)

            SEMYO (Southeastern MN Youth Orchestras)

            Sweet Adelines Chorus–Zumbro Valley Chapter