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November Program Sneak Peek
We are happy to provide this preview of the Bloomington Symphony's November 21 concert program. Please read, and then purchase your tickets here and plan to join us for the performance of these two pieces - one brand new to the orchestra and our audience, the other...
Tickets on sale for 2021 concerts
The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra with Manny Laureano, Music Director onstage at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center (Photo by Leslie Plesser) The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is looking forward to returning to stage this fall. The first concert, Celebrations!...
Arts in the Park – Cancelled
Due to tonight’s forecasted inclement weather, and in consultation with the City of Bloomington, the BSO’s concert at Arts in the Park is cancelled. We are so sad not to be able to play for you as we had hoped. We thank you for your support and enthusiasm, though, and...
Arts in the Park 2021
The BSO is excited to announce the program for our August 5 Arts in the Park concert. Click here for full concert information. We are thrilled to welcome Vladimir Tsiper, who will make his BSO debut, performing the exciting final movement of Henri Wieniawski's Violin...
Audition for the BSO
The BSO is anticipating a return to performing in summer/fall 2021. We are currently accepting audition videos for violin, cello, and oboe II/English horn. Please visit the audition page to learn more. The BSO performs at Normandale Lake Bandshell at the 2018 Summer...
2nd Trumpet Audition – December 2020
The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra will hold an audition for Second Trumpet in December 2020. The first round video is due on November 30, 2020. Download the materials here and share with any potential candidates. Audition-Trumpet2-2020Download
CANCELLED: Music in 3D #7: The BSO Plays Mahler’s Fifth
The BSO's Board of Directors is following the recommendations from the Minnesota Department of Health, and cancelling the April 5 concert and related rehearsals. Our Annual Meeting, which was scheduled for Sunday, March 15, is also cancelled. We are devastated to make...
Musician’s Musing – March 2020
This month's musing is written by BSO assistant principal violist, librarian, and personnel coordinator Jon Poupore. We are so happy to have Jon on the BSO's administrative and musical teams and are thrilled to share his words with you here! It's been nearly three...
Remembering Kristin Brinkmann
By Sara Kleinsasser Tan Kristin Brinkmann, violinist My first encounter with Kristin was in late August 2014, via a message from the BSO's website contact form. Her message simply read: "Being on permanent disability from MN Orch and suddenly being relegated to the...