Dec 27, 2013 | News, Season
April 13 seems a long time from now, but we are looking forward to the opportunity to play the first movement of the Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto with Emily Saathoff at our concert, “Music in 3D.” Ms. Saathoff was recently named the Grand Prize winner of...
Dec 23, 2013 | Auditions, News
The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is announcing auditions for the following positions: Principal Second Violin, Assistant Principal (first) Violin (4th chair) and Section Violin. We invite any interested violinists to audition on Saturday, February 1, 2014, beginning...
Dec 9, 2013 | Musicians, News
The BSO sends its condolences to the family and friends of David “Davie” Jones, who passed away in a car accident on Thanksgiving Day. Dave was a member of the BSO for 27 years, and he “retired” following the 2006-07 season, when the orchestra...
Nov 21, 2013 | News, Season
Join us for the concert, “Sit Right Back and You’ll Hear the Tale,” on Sunday at 3 p.m. The Bloomington Symphony, under the baton of Artistic Director & Conductor Manny Laureano, will play pieces by Borodin and Rimsky-Korsakov at Immanuel...
Nov 19, 2013 | Manny's Musings
This final “Concert Preview” will provide background information on the pieces the BSO will perform at its concert on Sunday, November 24. Each Concert Preview is written by the BSO’s Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov and his...
Nov 15, 2013 | Manny's Musings
This is the second entry in a series that will be posted prior to each concert. This “Concert Preview” will provide background information on the pieces the BSO will perform next. Each Concert Preview is written by the BSO’s Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny...
Nov 14, 2013 | Uncategorized
Today, Thursday, November 14 is Give to the Max Day in Minnesota. Every dollar you contribute to the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra, up to $2,325, will be matched by our Board of Directors. In addition, we have the chance to win bonus grants from GiveMN throughout the...
Nov 12, 2013 | Manny's Musings
This is the first entry in a series that will be posted prior to each concert. This “Concert Preview” will provide background information on the pieces the BSO will perform next. Each Concert Preview is written by the BSO’s Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny...
Nov 11, 2013 | News, Support
On Sunday, November 10, the six-member Bloomington Symphony Orchestra Board of Directors announced that it will match all donations received on Give to the Max Day up to $2,325! Please consider joining the board by giving a gift of $10 or more that will support the...
Oct 14, 2013 | News, Season
Our 51st season got off to a great start on Sunday, October 6! Thank you to everyone who attended our first concert of the year. We enjoyed playing with Susan Billmeyer and were so grateful to perform for such a gracious and enthusiastic audience. We are beginning...
Sep 30, 2013 | Manny's Musings
This post is the final entry in the Concert Preview series for the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra’s October 6 concert, entitled “Let Us Begin.” We hope you enjoyed Manny’s Musings and will check back later for previews of pieces from upcoming...
Sep 23, 2013 | Manny's Musings
This is the second post in a series by the BSO’s ArtisticDirector, Manny Laureano. Enjoy the preview of the Mendelssohn Piano Concerto No. 1. Stop by on Monday, September 30 for the final preview of the BSO’s October 6 concert, “Let Us Begin.”...
Sep 16, 2013 | Manny's Musings
This is the first entry in a series that will be posted prior to each concert. This “Concert Preview” will provide background information on the pieces the BSO will perform next. Each Concert Preview is written by the BSO’s Artistic Director and...
Sep 13, 2013 | Manny's Musings
Welcome! Soon our Artistic Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano, will be sharing his insights with the community. Check back soon for updates from Manny.