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Musician’s Musing – November 2018
This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO board member and associate principal violist, Sarah Oxendale I didn’t find music; music found me. As a young girl growing up in the northern suburbs of the Twin Cities, I had no knowledge of classical music. I had no...
BSO Board Announces Matching Challenge
The Board of Directors of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce a match of $5,450 for donations made between now and the end of November. Your donations help us to be able to perform in fine venues in the City of Bloomington, to offer free concert...
“Musical Milestones” 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 edition of the “Musings” for the “Musical Milestones” concert that will be performed on Sunday, October 7, 2018. La Mer by Claude Debussy...
“Musical Milestones” Concert Preview No. 2
Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the second edition of the “Musings” for the “Musical Milestones” concert that will be performed on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Violin Concerto No. 1...
Musician’s Musing – October 2018
This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO board member and timpanist, Trevor Haining I’ve been a percussionist for most of my life. It started with pots, pans and furniture. Then my parents got me my first drum set at age two, a Mickey Mouse kit that I...
“Musical Milestones” 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 edition of the “Musings” for the “Musical Milestones” concert that will be performed on Sunday, October 7, 2018. Overture to Candide by...
Announcing the 2018-19 Concert Season
The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce the 2018-19 concert season, it's sixth under Music Director and Conductor Manny Laureano. October 7, 2018 :: Musical Milestones || BUY TICKETS November 18, 2018 :: Romantically Yours || BUY TICKETS February...
String Audition Date Announced – September 16
For more information, visit our Auditions page or email auditions@bloomingtonsymphony.org
Musician’s Musing – May 2018
This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO first violinist, Kelly who shares her experience with the Minnesota Orchestra Fantasy Camp as well as the trials and tribulations that led her to the BSO. The Major Leagues – A Fantasy Camp Experience, Part III Music...