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Sutton on Barber
We asked our concertmaster and soloist for this concert, Michael Sutton, to share a few words about Samuel Barber's Concerto for Violin and Orchestra. Here is what he said: "When Manny asked me what I would like to play with the BSO, the very first thing that came to...
Our next concert: Anybody Here Speak American?
Thank you to all who attended the first concert of the season, "Three Singing Masters," on October 5. We had a wonderful time playing and hope to see you at our next concert, "Anybody Here Speak American?" on Sunday, November 16. Our new concertmaster, Michael Sutton,...
“Three Singing Masters” Concert Preview No. 3
Today, we share the thoughts of Manny Laureano, the Bloomington Symphony’s Music Director and Conductor, with our audience, in advance of our concert “Three Singing Masters” on Sunday, October 5. This is our final edition of Manny's Musings for this concert. Please...
“Three Singing Masters” Concert Preview No. 2
We are thrilled to share the thoughts of Manny Laureano, the Bloomington Symphony’s Music Director and Conductor, with our audience, in advance of our concert “Three Singing Masters” on Sunday, October 5. The first Musing, on Wagner's Overture to Die Meistersinger, is...
“Three Singing Masters” Concert Preview No. 1
Welcome to the first edition of Manny's Musings for the 2014-15 concert season! We are thrilled to share the thoughts of Manny Laureano, the Bloomington Symphony’s Music Director and Conductor, with our audience, in advance of our concert “Three Singing Masters” on...
Timpani audition to be held September 21
The Bloomington Symphony has an opening for a timpani chair. The successful candidate will begin playing as a member at the November 2014 concert. Rehearsals for that concert cycle begin on October 12. The timpani audition will be held on Sunday, September 21 at 5...
2014-15 Concert Season Announced!
Bloomington Symphony Orchestra Music Director Manny Laureano has assembled four concerts with a variety of well-known classics and a few pieces that may be new to some in the audience. The 2014-15 concert season will feature a young soprano, a seasoned cellist and the...
Auditions to be held July 14
The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra will hold auditions on Monday, July 14, 2014 from 6:30 - 9:30 p.m. at the Bloomington Center for the Arts. Interested musicians are invited to visit the Audition page for more information. Musicians may also download the audition...
Meet Michael Sutton, the BSO’s new Concertmaster
The Board of Directors of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Sutton as its next Concertmaster. Sutton will begin his appointment at the beginning of the BSO’s 52nd season with a performance at Bloomington’s...