Mounds View Orchestral Association (MVOA)
Helping students make more music
The MVOA is the parent booster club supporting the Mounds View High School and Chippewa Middle School Orchestra programs in Mounds View and North Oaks, MN. The MVOA coordinates volunteers and raises funds for performance expenses, community building among the students, extracurricular musical opportunities, and unmet orchestra needs.
Support our students and the MVOA
Orchestra families, alumni, and all music lovers are invited to contribute to enhance these wonderful orchestra programs! Thank you for your generosity.
Donating on-line: Click the Donate button to make an on-line donation. PayPal handles the transaction, but it is not necessary to have a PayPal account to donate.
Donating by Check: Donations by check (made payable to Mounds View Orchestral Association) can be sent to: Mounds View Orchestral Association, PO Box 120345
New Brighton, MN 55112.
MVOA meeting schedule
All parents of orchestra students are invited to attend. Meetings are currently held at 7:00 p.m on the dates below. Note dates with a star (*) are held remotely. To join a meeting, email the MVOA (mvorchestraboosters@gmail.com) in advance of the meeting to receive an invitation.
2023/2024: September 13, October 11*, November 8, December 13*, January 10, February 14*, March 13, April 10*, May 8
MVOA Officers and Board of Directors (current)
Click the dropdown arrow at right for the full list.
President - Joel Johnson
Vice President - Brian Wise
Secretary - Heather Johnson
Treasurer - Jim Chresand
Corporate Fundraising - John Murphy
Communications Coordinator - Jen Stepnowski
Open positions
IT Coordinator / Webmaster
Development Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Purchasing Coordinator
MVHS Concerto Concert Organizer
At-Large Board Members - 3 positions
Calling new board members!
We need you! Meeting monthly, the MVOA Board is a great way to support the experience of all Orchestra students. There are several board positions available (including 4 at-large positions) that give parents a chance to join the conversation, and see how they can best contribute.