Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association

WMPA's purpose is to unite and uplift our community through classical music. WMPA's vision is to create the audience of the future for classical music. WMPA's 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 Bilingual Family 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 • Bilingual Family Concerts: Bilingual narration concert programs presented in underserved communities featuring members of the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic