About the Twin Cities Praise Symphony
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The Twin Cities Praise Symphony is an interdenominational studio orchestra committed to performing Christian music, sharing Jesus Christ, encouraging believers, and ministering to people through music.
The Twin Cities Praise Symphony is composed of volunteer musicians (college level ability and above) from all sections of a full symphony orchestra plus a rhythm section. The players of the Twin Cities Praise Symphony use their God-given gifts to praise our Lord. |
Upcoming Concerts
October 2026 concert dates yet to be announced.
WATCH OUR RECORDING
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All Hail the Power of Jesus Name
Performed by: Twin Cities Praise Symphony Video compilation by: Keegan James |
Listen to Our Recordings
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In Christ Alone
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All Hail the Power
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Partner with the Twin Cities Praise Symphony
If you are interested in partnering with our ministry, there are four ways you can do so!
1) Cover our ministry in prayer.
2) If you are interested in hosting a concert, please contact us at [email protected].
3) Join the ensemble - please visit the "Join us!" tab.
4) If you feel led to give, please use the "Donate" button above or visit the "Donate" tab.
“Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with harp and lyre. Praise Him with timbrel and dancing; Praise Him with stringed instruments and pipe. Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!"
- Psalm 150:1-6
1) Cover our ministry in prayer.
2) If you are interested in hosting a concert, please contact us at [email protected].
3) Join the ensemble - please visit the "Join us!" tab.
4) If you feel led to give, please use the "Donate" button above or visit the "Donate" tab.
“Praise the Lord! Praise God in His sanctuary; Praise Him in His mighty expanse. Praise Him for His mighty deeds; Praise Him according to His excellent greatness. Praise Him with trumpet sound; Praise Him with harp and lyre. Praise Him with timbrel and dancing; Praise Him with stringed instruments and pipe. Praise Him with loud cymbals; Praise Him with resounding cymbals. Let everything that has breath praise the Lord. Praise the Lord!"
- Psalm 150:1-6
Meet our new conductor!
See our "About" tab to read about Bruce Olson. We are excited for him to lead our ensemble and further our mission!
Twin Cities Praise Symphony Team
Bruce Olson, Ministry and Music Director
Alta Thoreson, Administrator
Sarah Olsen, Marketing & Communications Director
The Twin Cities Praise Symphony is a ministry of Psalm 150 Ministries.
The following individuals serve on the Psalm 150 board:
Alta Thoreson
Bruce Olson
Jeff Piehl
Kris Hutson
Rich Shelton
Sarah Olsen
Sheri MacDonald
Contact us: [email protected]
Bruce Olson, Ministry and Music Director
Alta Thoreson, Administrator
Sarah Olsen, Marketing & Communications Director
The Twin Cities Praise Symphony is a ministry of Psalm 150 Ministries.
The following individuals serve on the Psalm 150 board:
Alta Thoreson
Bruce Olson
Jeff Piehl
Kris Hutson
Rich Shelton
Sarah Olsen
Sheri MacDonald
Contact us: [email protected]
CONCERT TESTIMONIALS
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"Thank you for a very joyful, worshipful, Godward musical extravaganza. It drew our hearts and spirit to prayer, tears, praise, gratitude and Glory.”
-Sam and Vickie Crabtree "The Twin Cities Praise Symphony swept us away on a Sunday afternoon. Genuine and relatable musicians, powerful sound, deep generosity for one of our community partners, and a focus on the One to whom all praise is due! We are grateful for this ministry." -Matt Knapp, Care Ministries Pastor, Constance Free Church "We, at Grace Church Roseville, had the pleasure of hosting the Twin Cities Praise Symphony and could not have been more excited about the genuine love for and focus on Jesus that they brought with them as they played. They are incredibly gifted musically and they keep things so gospel centered as they lead you through the music. They were a blessing to us and may they continue to bless people as they perform all over the world."
-Kristin Sandvig, Worship Director at Grace Church Roseville |
"The Twin Cities Praise Symphony and Preachers Daughters Concert of Hope exceeded my expectations. I was so thankful for the wonderful musicianship and the clear focus on Jesus.”
-Pastor Nate Miller, Revive Church "What a wonderful gift to be invited to share in the beauty and wonder of the Twin Cities Praise Symphony and Preachers Daughters music and for the opportunity to share about 'My Very Own Bed's' work with your community. Thanks also for the blessing."
-Meg Hobday, My Very Own Bed "We saw the Symphony last night at Constance and were blown away. It was beautiful! Beautiful worship to our Savior, beautiful performers and Bruce was funny and refreshing in his unashamed proclamation of the gospel and the salvation message! Don't stop sharing! You are making a difference!“
-Anonymous concert attendee |
The Twin Cities Praise Symphony’s Concerts of Praise at Constance Evangelical Free Church and Berean Baptist Church in Burnsville were very well-attended and well-received as we “connected people with Jesus by glorifying Him with our music and message.” Additionally, the audience at Constance donated over $4,100 for Constance’s Hope for the Community ministry.
"This is an experience that simply must be replicated in many churches and auditoriums around the Twin Cities and beyond. Forty to Fifty-some wonderful musicians- joining with the congregation in over an hour of great worship and praise! May God make this experience true for many other churches and congregations!”
-Pastor Ken Parker, Sanctuary Classic Worship Pastor, Berean Baptist Church.
"This is an experience that simply must be replicated in many churches and auditoriums around the Twin Cities and beyond. Forty to Fifty-some wonderful musicians- joining with the congregation in over an hour of great worship and praise! May God make this experience true for many other churches and congregations!”
-Pastor Ken Parker, Sanctuary Classic Worship Pastor, Berean Baptist Church.
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"We would like to thank the Twin Cities Praise Symphony for supporting GRACE, Inc and raising awareness of our mission. The concert was beautiful and is such a unique way of sharing God’s love, sharing our message and drawing people back into community. We are so honored you would choose GRACE and we look forward to using the funds raised to continue Granting Respite And Care to the Extraordinary special needs families we serve!”
-Kari Bednarczyk |
Message From Dr. Alan Goracke
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Dear Twin Cities Praise Symphony,
Thank you for your generous donation to Hope for the Community food shelf. This generous donation will feed approximately 2000 families (approximately 6000 people) for one week! May God continue to use you for His glory! Dr. Alan Goracke Founder and President/CEO Hope for the Community |
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Reactions to our inaugural performance
"The concert was absolutely God honoring, majestic, taste of what is yet to come, Heavenly!”
...I so enjoyed the Twin Cities Praise Symphony inaugural performance. It was amazing!
…I (came to the concert) carrying some worries and burdens. I left the concert without the worries I entered with. It was a blessed day.
...what a wonderful testimony to the love of Jesus.
… we had the joy of seeing hundreds touched by the excellence of the music and the power of the Gospel.
...I so enjoyed the Twin Cities Praise Symphony inaugural performance. It was amazing!
…I (came to the concert) carrying some worries and burdens. I left the concert without the worries I entered with. It was a blessed day.
...what a wonderful testimony to the love of Jesus.
… we had the joy of seeing hundreds touched by the excellence of the music and the power of the Gospel.
