Mankato Symphony Orchestra countdown to Christmas This event was a chance to get the community involved in the performing arts. Mankato Symphony Orchestra countdown to Christmas By Marissa Voss | December 24, 2020 at 8:41 PM CST - Updated December 25 at 2:44 PM MANKATO, Minn. (KEYC) - Mankato Symphony Orchestra called out to all of the area’s talent to make a compilation video montage. MSO wanted to give people a little bit of light and hope during the holiday season with their Holiday Countdown initiative. They invited musicians, dancer and performers from all over the area to send in videos of them doing what they love.