Musician’s Musing – February 2017

This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by former BSO cellist and current concert sponsor, Karen Nordstrom. Karen and her husband Dr. Leonard (Bud) Nordstrom, have been longtime chair sponsors. They recently decided to sponsor a concert and their first recognition...

Winter/Spring Postcard

If you are not on the BSO’s snail mail list, but would like to see the Winter/Spring 2017 postcard, please click on the images below!   We hope to see you at the BSO’s Youthful Celebration concert on February 19 and the Music in 3D: #4 concert on...

Musician’s Musing – December 2016

This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO Board Member and first violinist, Kristin Brinkmann.  As a fairly recent addition to the first violin section of the Bloomington Symphony (this is my third season), I have to say that it’s provided the perfect...

BSO & Beethoven Concert Preview No. 2

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 “BSO & Beethoven” concert that will be performed on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Beethoven and His...

BSO & Beethoven – 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 of the “Musings” for the “BSO & Beethoven” concert that will be performed on Sunday, November 20, 2016. Overture to William Tell...

Musician’s Musing – November 2016

This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO Board Member and second horn player, Brian Rule. Read his Musing to learn about how his encounter with a piece of hair metal turned his high school teammates to the beauty of Beethoven. The Wango Tango.  If you are a...

Give to the Max 2016 :: Video No. 1

Bloomington Symphony Orchestra principal horn Becky Jyrkas shares about what she loves most about the BSO and why community support is so important to her and the orchestra. Watch and then give online to the Bloomington Symphony.

Musician’s Musing – October 2016

This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO Board Member, Laila Stainbrook. Learn more about her journey from wee violinist to BSO clarinetist! It all started with a cereal box, a rubber band, and a stick. My journey into the world of being a musician that is....

Musician’s Musings – September 2016

This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by substitute flutist and BSO Board Member, Charlotte Bartholomew.  Does music give you chills? Having been born to two parents who were musicians, I assumed everyone in the world felt chills or had emotional responses when...

2016-17 Brochure

Take a minute to view our 2016-17 season brochure! We are looking ahead to a great season and hope you will join us at one of the four outstanding concerts that Maestro Manny Laureano has planned for the Bloomington Symphony. Please share this page with your friends...

2016-17 Sponsorship Opportunities Announced!

The BSO is supported by members dues, grants from the City of Bloomington and the Metropolitan Regional Arts Council but most importantly, it is supported by people like you! Donations of any amount are gratefully accepted and this year, we are launching a way for you...

Arts in the Park 2016

The Bloomington Symphony enjoyed playing to an audience of over 400 on Thursday, August 11th’s Arts in the Parks concert at Lake Normandale Bandshell. Thank you to all who attended! Please be sure to join us at our next concert: Experience the Ring, on Sunday,...