Mission Statement

ARTICLE I- MISSION AND PURPOSES

Section 1- Mission      This Organization was founded to help create and promote Finnish and Finnish American brass band music appreciation and performance activities in Minnesota, Upper Midwest communities, and beyond.

Section 2 : Purposes       In accordance with the limitations contained in the Articles of Organization of this Organization, this Organization seeks to:

(i)  Maintain an organizational framework for the participation of individuals and organizations who wish to support this Organization in achieving its objectives.

(ii) Make live performances of Finnish brass music available to communities throughout the region

(iii) To participate in Finnish American Cultural events, providing entertainment, ceremonial music, and cultural enrichment.

(iv) to Encourage and support other Finnish and Finnish American organizations in the pursuit of their objectives; and

(v) Maintain a fund comprised of membership dues determined by the  Executive Committee, and earnings, gifts, donations, and other monies received by the Organization.