The Minnetonka Civic Orchestra is a non-auditioned, community orchestra. Any interested musician may sit in their rehearsals at any time. Rehearsals are Mondays from 7:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at the Arts Center on 7, 18285 Hwy 7, Minnetonka (east side of Minnetonka High School). They are the only MAM ensemble that rehearses throughout the year.
The Civic Orchestra performs at community centers, retirement homes and at outdoor events throughout the Twin Cities
Scott Winters - Music Director
In 1992, just after completing his undergraduate studies at St. Olaf College in Northfield, MN, Scott Winters won his first major conducting post at Director of Instrumental Music at Bethany College in Mankato, MN.
Recently, after taking a lengthy break from professional conducting to find and direct a music conservatory in Burnsville, MN, Scott has returned to the podium full of passion and energy.
Within weeks of re-launching his professional conducting career Scott secured orchestral conducting work with an impressive list of ensembles including the Dakota Valley Festival Orchestra, the St. Paul JCC Orchestra, and more. In September, 2009 Scott was appointed to two long-term conducting posts with the Minnetonka Civic Orchestra and the Trinity Orchestra.
Scott earned a Bachelor of Arts degree with an emphasis in musicology at St. Olaf College (Northfield, MN) and has completed work on a Masters of Music degree in French horn performance at Minnesota State University (Mankato, MN). His conducting teachers include Steve Amundson and Craig Kirchhoff.
Scott brings exceptional musicality, creative programming and strong passion to the groups that he leads. In addition to his solid skills on the podium, Scott has over a decade of teaching and business development experience that truly sets him apart among up and coming conductors.
