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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...

“Journeys” Concert Preview No. 3

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 Journeys concert on November 22. Symphony No. 3 in E-flat Major, Op. 55, "Eroica"...

“Journeys” 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” that will be posted in advance of the BSO’s Journeys concert on November 22.   Journey Into Jazz (1962) When it...

“Journeys” 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 three “Musings” that will be posted in advance of the BSO’s Journeys concert on November 22. Overture to the opera, "La gazza ladra"...

Musician’s Musings – November 2015

Welcome to the first of the Bloomington Symphony's Musician's Musings! This new feature will be posted on the first Monday of the month and will highlight one of the BSO's players. We hope you enjoy the chance to get to know the stories behind some of the names and...

Why I Play…Kelly Carter

On Thursday, November 12, the Bloomington Symphony will participate in Give to the Max Day. Please visit this site to learn more about how your support helps the BSO and schedule your donation today! #GTMD15 #WhyIPlay #BSOMN