Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association

A large orchestra sits on stage in a concert hall, with musicians holding various instruments arranged in sections. The conductor stands at the front on a podium, and audience seating surrounds the orchestra. Blue and gold curtains frame the stage.

Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic Association (WMPA) is a 501 (c)(3) performing arts organization whose mission is to enrich, inspire, and educate through live performances of high-quality music. WMPA’s many activities include the Washington Metropolitan Philharmonic, Washington Metropolitan Youth Orchestra (grades 9-12), Washington Metropolitan Concert Orchestra (grades 6-8), the Lyceum Chamber Music Series presenting weekly concerts throughout the summer at Alexandria History Museum at The Lyceum, and free Children’s Bilingual Concerts featuring WMP musicians.

For more than 50 years, WMPA has earned a reputation for bringing adventurous and engaging programs to the greater Alexandria community. Please visit our website for more details.