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Musician’s Musings – September 2016

This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by substitute flutist and BSO Board Member, Charlotte Bartholomew.  Does music give you chills? Having been born to two parents who were musicians, I assumed everyone in the world felt chills or had emotional responses when...

2016-17 Brochure

Take a minute to view our 2016-17 season brochure! We are looking ahead to a great season and hope you will join us at one of the four outstanding concerts that Maestro Manny Laureano has planned for the Bloomington Symphony. Please share this page with your friends...

2016-17 Sponsorship Opportunities Announced!

The BSO is supported by members dues, grants from the City of Bloomington and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council but most importantly, it is supported by people like you! Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted and this year, we are launching a way for you...

Arts in the Park 2016

The Bloomington Symphony enjoyed playing to an audience of over 400 on Thursday, August 11th's Arts in the Parks concert at Lake Normandale Bandshell. Thank you to all who attended! Please be sure to join us at our next concert: Experience the Ring, on Sunday, October...

Bloomington Symphony Receives Grants for 2016-17 Season

The Bloomington Symphony Board is pleased to announce the receipt of two major grants in support of the BSO's 2016-17 season. The BSO was presented with a $9,000 Cultural Arts Support Grant by the City of Bloomington, through a competitive RFP process. This granting...

Arts in the Park 2016

The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce the program for the Arts in the Park program on Thursday, August 11, 2016! The BSO will perform at the Lake Normandale Bandshell at 7 p.m. under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Manny Laureano. The...

“Music in 3D: Part Three” Concert Preview No. 3

Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the first of three “Musings” for the “Music in 3D: Part Three” concert that will be performed on April 17, 2016. Symphony #3 in C minor, Op. 78...

“Music in 3D: Part Three” Concert Preview No. 2

Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the first of three "Musings" for the "Music in 3D: Part Three" concert that will be performed on April 17, 2016. Concerto for Violin and Orchestra...