MvpOMusic.org
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MVPOmusic.org
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ABOUT THE ORCHESTRA
The MVPO is a non-profit organization dedicated to the understanding and encouragement of creative activity in the performance and practice of the Fine Arts.
A BRIEF HISTORY
The orchestra was organized in August, 1961 by Joseph Ierardi and other musically minded engineers from the Raytheon Company in Andover. Raytheon was most interested in this cultural endeavor and donated $500.00 to promote the organization.
Mr. Ierardi had a wide musical background and was chosen to be the conductor of the orchestra. Mostly by word of mouth, musicians in the Merrimack Valley area were invited to a rehearsal. Classically trained amateur and professional musicians alike responded, eager to become members. Due to the cooperation of the Musicians' Union Local 372, A. F. of M., both union and non-union musicians are allowed to play together.
