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“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...
“Music in 3D” Concert Preview No. 4
Today we are sharing the final installment of Manny's Musings for the 2013-14 season. The Bloomington Symphony's Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano, has written these notes to help prepare you for our concert, "Music in 3D," on Sunday, April 13. We posted...
“Music in 3D” Concert Preview No. 3
We are sharing the thoughts of Manny Laureano, the Bloomington Symphony's Artistic Director and Conductor, with our audience, in advance of our concert "Music in 3D" on Sunday, April 13. We posted previous Manny's Musings on Strauss' Death and Transfiguration and...
“Music in 3D” Concert Preview No. 2
This is the second installment of the concert preview for the BSO's performance on Sunday, April 13. These notes are shared by our Artistic Director and Conductor Manny Laureano, to help you learn more about the music in advance. We hope you enjoy "Manny's Musings"!...
“Music in 3D” Concert Preview No. 1
Prior to each concert, we will post a preview of the concert program, by sharing notes written by our Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. Death and Transfiguration, Op. 24 Richard Strauss (1864-1949) Over the centuries concertgoers have been treated to a...