The Mississippi Valley Orchestra presents WINTER DAYDREAMS!

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The Mississippi Valley Orchestra presents WINTER DAYDREAMS!

First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights

About

The Mississippi Valley Orchestra presents WINTER DAYDREAMS at First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights on Sunday 6 December 2026, 15:00–17:00. The program includes works by Florence Price, Leroy Anderson, Libby Larsen, and Tchaikovsky.

What to expect

The Mississippi Valley Orchestra performs its second concert of the season under Artistic Director and Conductor Kornel Thomas.

The program includes Florence Price's Colonial Dance, Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride with a surprise guest conductor, Libby Larsen's Six or Seven Dances with high school strings, and Tchaikovsky's Winter Dreams.

  • Florence Price's Colonial Dance
  • Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride
  • Libby Larsen's Six or Seven Dances
  • Tchaikovsky's Winter Dreams
  • High school strings join for Larsen
  • Surprise guest conductor for Sleigh Ride

Performers

Questions

When does The Mississippi Valley Orchestra presents WINTER DAYDREAMS! start and end?

The Mississippi Valley Orchestra presents WINTER DAYDREAMS! runs Sunday, December 6, 2026, 3:00 PM until 5:00 PM.

Where is The Mississippi Valley Orchestra presents WINTER DAYDREAMS!?

The Mississippi Valley Orchestra presents WINTER DAYDREAMS! takes place at First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights, 1555 40th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights.

How much are tickets for The Mississippi Valley Orchestra presents WINTER DAYDREAMS!?

The Mississippi Valley Orchestra presents WINTER DAYDREAMS! is free to enter.

Who is performing at The Mississippi Valley Orchestra presents WINTER DAYDREAMS!?

Performing at The Mississippi Valley Orchestra presents WINTER DAYDREAMS!: Artistic Director Kornel Thomas.

How do I register?

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What is on the program?

Florence Price's Colonial Dance, an orchestral version rediscovered in Price's Chicago summer home in 2009

Leroy Anderson's Sleigh Ride, with a surprise guest conductor each year (it could be you!)

Libby Larsen's Six or Seven Dances, with high school strings; Larsen is Grammy-award-winning and a Minnesota Composers Forum co-founder, and the piece features various dance and musical styles

Tchaikovsky's Winter Dreams

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Getting there

First Lutheran Church of Columbia Heights, 1555 40th Avenue Northeast, Columbia Heights, MN 55421, US

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