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Musician’s Musings – March 2016
This month's Musician's Musings might better be called "Manager's Musings," since it was written by our General Manager, Sara Tan. We hope you enjoy the chance to learn more about a person who helps the BSO to do what we do - make great music! The Long and Winding...
Support the BSO – Benefit Recital
The Bloomington Symphony is supported in large part by donations from our audience members and playing members. One of the fundraisers we do is a benefit recital presented by our concertmaster, in a private home. This year Michael Sutton will be joined by pianist...
Benefit Recital, March 20
“Play Me a Story” Concert Preview No. 2
Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the final “Musings” that will be posted in advance of the BSO’s Play Me a Story concert on February 21. America’s composer, Aaron Copland...
“Play Me a Story” Concert Preview No. 1
Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the first of two “Musings” that will be posted in advance of the BSO’s Play Me a Story concert on February 21. Hearing a piece in which there is...
Musician’s Musings – February 2016
This month's musings features Brianna Wassink, violinist with the Bloomington Symphony. We are grateful to Brianna for being brave and sharing her story. We hope you enjoy this Musician's Musings! I’ve always been shy. As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned ways to...
Announcing Louisa Woodfull-Harris, Violin Soloist for April 17 concert
The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce that Louisa Woodfull-Harris will perform with the orchestra on Sunday, April 17, 2016 at 3 p.m. Woodfull-Harris was the grand prize winner of the Minnesota String and Orchestra Teacher's Association (MNSOTA)...
Musician’s Musings – January 2016
This month, we feature Matthew Cummins, BSO cellist, for our Musician's Musings. This article was written shortly before our first concert of the season, "In the Spanish Style," but we haven't had a chance to post it until now. We hope you enjoy this opportunity to...
Musician’s Musings – December 2015
Today we welcome Peter Chang, acting principal viola and violinist with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra, to this month's Musician's Musings. We are enjoying the chance to feature thoughts from our musicians and hope you enjoy the same. Five Enchantingly Beautiful...