Music scene · Orono

Orono is an affluent lakeside suburb west of Minneapolis on Lake Minnetonka. Music life is centered on school bands, church choirs, and private lessons, with Minneapolis musicians frequently driving west for private events and community performances.

There are no dedicated music venues in Orono. Performances take place at school auditoriums, church fellowship halls, country club event rooms, community center spaces, and private residences. Most public music is school or community related.

Local and regional artists perform here, with musicians from the nearby Minneapolis scene regularly passing through.

Get involved with school music programs, church ensembles, and community events. For a professional circuit, connect with Minneapolis venues and open mics while using Orono as a comfortable rehearsal and home base.