“Capriccio espagnol” Musings Now Posted!

We are pleased to post Manny’s Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy your tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played in person.  Capriccio espagnol Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov Finally, this afternoon’s...

Manny’s Musings ~ Bach’s Violin Concerto

We are pleased to post Manny’s Musings, a preview of the program notes for our upcoming concert. Enjoy these notes, and buy your tickets for the concert to hear these pieces played in person.  Violin Concerto in E Major, BWV 1042 Johann Sebastian Bach Genius reveals...

Now Posted: Recollections from BSO Musical Leaders

We have collected memories from the BSO’s past Music Directors and Concertmasters on this page. Please click through to read their memories. You are welcome share your memories by emailing info@bloomingtonsymphony.org. We invite past BSO musicians, soloists,...

2023-24 Concert Season Announcement

The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce its 61st concert season. Please check the individual pages to learn more about each concert. Past, Present, and Future Favorites: Yours, Mine, and Ours Celebrating the Americas! Out of this World! Music...

VIP tickets for sale

In honor of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra’s 60th Anniversary, we are offering limited VIP ticket packages for our concerts in 2023. Each package comes with two best-of-house seats, a BSO gift, and recognition from the stage. Packages need to be ordered in...

Sponsor the BSO @ Orchestra Hall

On Sunday, April 16, 2023, the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra will join forces with four vocalists and singers from three Bloomington-area choirs, for a performance of Ludwig van Beethoven’s Symphony No. 9 in D minor, “Choral,” Op. 125. We invite you...

Order “Soul and Irony” concert tickets now!

Tickets for Soul and Irony are now available for online purchase. Order your reserved seating tickets today to avoid lines on the day of the concert. If you have any questions or would prefer to order your tickets on the phone, please message...

“Soul and Irony” Concert Tickets

As of today, October 26, ticket sales for our “Soul and Irony” concert are on hold due to box office service disruptions. Please keep an eye on our social media and email newsletter for updates. Stay tuned! If you would like to receive email updates, please send a...

Announcing 2022 Board Match

We have an ambitious season in 2022-23 as we look forward to marking our 60th season, a significant milestone for our volunteer community orchestra. To make the vision of the BSO’s season a reality, we invite you to join the musicians who donate their time and...

Concert Health and Safety Policy – October 2022

Vaccinations and masks are encouraged but not required for the audience at the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra’s October 9 concert. Please stay home if you are ill or exposed to COVID-19.  Purchase tickets to the Great Music! concert at the Masonic Heritage...

Tickets are on sale!

Tickets for the October, November, and February concerts are now on sale. We we will announce a special 60th Anniversary VIP ticket package for the February and April 2023 concerts. These ticket packages will be limited. Click each picture to learn more about the...

Save the Dates for 2022-23!

The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra with Manny Laureano, Music Director onstage at the Minnesota Masonic Heritage Center (Photo by Leslie Plesser) We are working behind the scenes, preparing the programs for 2022-23. We will be making the full season announcement...

Music in 3D: #8 :: Concert Preview No. 1

Paul Dukas, composerhttp://By Own work, Public Domain, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=3032648 Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the first entry of the “Musings” for...