Partner concert: 'A Celebration of the Mississippi River'

Thursday, May 15, 2025 - 7:30pm
DeLaSalle High School, near Nicollet Island, Minneapolis
The river through the gorge

(Photo by David Wheaton for FMR)

Enjoy a carefully curated multi-media event of choral music, readings and video projections, focusing on the history, conservation and enjoyment of our beloved Mississippi River.

Music will include choral works, ranging from old favorites to exciting new pieces, and a world premiere by Minneapolis composer Charles Betz. Randal A Buikema will conduct, Franco Holder will accompany, and Heid Erdrich, the Minneapolis Poet Laureate 2024, will read. 

FMR Executive Director Whitney Clark will also present, and FMR staff will be on hand. 

This is a free event, and no preregistration is necessary.

The event is organized by Crescendo Chorus, a non-audition, adult community chorus.

Upcoming Events

Thursday, May 14, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Near Broadway bridge, North Minneapolis
Saturday, May 16, 2026 - 10:00am to 12:00pm
Along a Mississippi River backchannel, Otsego
Wednesday, May 20, 2026 - 6:00pm to 8:00pm
Nicollet Island, Minneapolis

Join us for Music for the Mississippi River 

Celebrate the Mississippi River and support FMR with Tina Schlieske and Molly Maher, May 30 at Dual Citizen Brewing in St. Paul.