Oct 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
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...
Oct 11, 2022 | News, Uncategorized
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...
Sep 12, 2022 | News, Season
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...
Aug 1, 2022 | Marketing, News, Season
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...
Jul 8, 2022 | News, Season
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...
Apr 11, 2022 | Manny's Musings
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...
Apr 8, 2022 | Musician's Musings
We are always thrilled to share the non-musical talents of our musicians. This month’s musing is written by SO Principal Trombonist John Metcalfe. Read on to learn more about John’s other artistic pursuit, and then visit the link at the bottom of the page to bid...
Apr 6, 2022 | Uncategorized
The BSO looks forward to performing with soloists Clare Longendyke and Yu Chia Hsu for our season-ending concert, Music in 3D: #8, on Sunday May 1. Tickets are on sale now – Order today to assure your chance to hear these outstanding soloists and the BSO’s...
Jan 26, 2022 | Uncategorized
Due to impacts from the COVID-19 omicron surge, the BSO Board has made the decision to cancel the February 27, 2022 concert. With the anticipated decline in cases, we are planning for and anticipate performing our season finale, “Music in 3D: #8” featuring...
Nov 12, 2021 | Manny's Musings
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,...
Aug 26, 2021 | Uncategorized
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!...
Aug 5, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
Jul 8, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
Mar 30, 2021 | Uncategorized
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...
Oct 30, 2020 | Uncategorized
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
