Mar 13, 2020 | News, Season
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...
Mar 9, 2020 | Musician's Musings
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...
Feb 17, 2020 | Musician's Musings
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...
Feb 12, 2020 | Manny's Musings
Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the final entry of the “Musings” for the “The Colorful Music of Russia” concert that will be performed on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Symphony No. 4...
Feb 9, 2020 | Manny's Musings
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 the “The Colorful Music of Russia” concert that will be performed on Sunday, February 16, 2020. Two Works by...
Feb 3, 2020 | Musician's Musings
Sounds like the title for a children’s book. Maybe it should be. It’s 1979, and I’m having a wonderful childhood. I go to school, play with my friends, etc. In my mind, it’s nothing out of the ordinary, except that I’ve been a Suzuki violin kid for five years, I...
Oct 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are pleased to announce an audition for a section percussionist on Sunday, February 2020. Full information is available on our audition page. You may also reach out to auditions@bloomingtonsymphony.org for more information.
Oct 4, 2019 | Manny's Musings
Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the final entry of the “Musings” for the “New Works and Old Friends” concert that will be performed on Sunday, October 6, 2019. It’s hard to...
Oct 2, 2019 | Manny's Musings
Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the third entry of the “Musings” for the “New Works and Old Friends” concert that will be performed on Sunday, October 6, 2019. When you think of...
Sep 30, 2019 | Manny's Musings
Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the second entry of the “Musings” for the “New Works and Old Friends” concert that will be performed on Sunday, October 6, 2019. It is always an...
Sep 27, 2019 | Manny's Musings
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 “New Works and Old Friends” concert that will be performed on Sunday, October 6, 2019. At first blush,...
Sep 7, 2019 | Uncategorized
The BSO invites you to jumpstart our 2019-20 concert season by attending our Benefit Recital featuring Michael Sutton, Lara Bolton, and the Solerna Winds. Join us for an afternoon of conversation, refreshments, cash bar, and music, all in support of the BSO’s...
May 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
Videos for the June auditions are due on June 1.Submit videos to auditions@bloomingtonsymphony.org
May 3, 2019 | Manny's Musings
Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47Dmitri Shostakovich 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 “Music in 3D: #6” concert that will be performed on...
May 1, 2019 | Manny's Musings
Symphony No. 5 in D minor, Op. 47Dmitri Shostakovich 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 “Music in 3D: #6” concert that will be performed...