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Manny’s Musings: An American in Paris by George Gershwin
We are pleased to share Manny's Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played just for you! An American in Paris George Gershwin By the time George Gershwin (1898–1937)...
Manny’s Musing: Symphony No. 1, “Afro-American” by William Grant Still
We are pleased to share a special Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played just for you! Symphony No. 1, "Afro-American" William Grant Still William Grant Still...
Manny’s Musing: “Chester” from New England Triptych
We are pleased to share a special Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played just for you! "Chester" from New England Triptych William Schuman Like so many Americans,...
Meet Karen Hansen Gurstelle, BSO Clarinet, Performer, Teacher, and Cruise Ship Lecturer
This Musicians’ Musings features Karen Hansen Gurstelle. Karen is one of 75 member musicians who play in the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra for the love of music. Each musician brings their time, talents, and treasures to the BSO, and every person has unique...
Meet Emily Anderson, BSO Violinist, Orchestra Teacher, and Potter
This Musicians' Musings features Emily Anderson. Emily is one of 73 member musicians who play in the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra for the love of music. Each musician brings their time, talents, and treasures to the BSO, and every person has unique experiences and...
Reminiscing about Arts in the Park 2026 with Jennifer Grimm
The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra, under the direction of Manny Laureano, played a concert of jazz favorites through the years for their annual Arts in the Park concert on July 21, 2026. The program honored the truly American art form of jazz, as a tribute to the...
Manny’s Musing: Pines of Rome
We are pleased to share a special Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy tickets for the livestream of the concert to hear these pieces played just for you! Pines of Rome Ottorino Respighi Ottorino Respighi was one...
Manny’s Musing: Cello Concerto No. 1 by Camille Saint-Saëns
We are pleased to share a special Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy tickets for the livestream of the concert to hear these pieces played in person. Cello Concerto No. 1 in A Minor, Op. 33 Camille Saint-Saëns...
Marko’s Musing: Sky-Tinted Water
We are pleased to share a special Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy tickets for the livestream of the concert to hear these pieces played in person. Sky-Tinted Water Marko Bajzer Sky-Tinted Water was the...