Arts in the Park 2016

Jun 6, 2016 | Marketing, News

The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is excited to announce the program for the Arts in the Park program on Thursday, August 11, 2016! The BSO will perform at the Lake Normandale Bandshell at 7 p.m. under the direction of Music Director and Conductor Manny Laureano. The...

“Music in 3D: Part Three” Concert Preview No. 3

Apr 15, 2016 | Manny's Musings

Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the first of three “Musings” for the “Music in 3D: Part Three” concert that will be performed on April 17, 2016. Symphony #3 in C minor, Op. 78...

“Music in 3D: Part Three” Concert Preview No. 2

Apr 14, 2016 | Manny's Musings

Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the first of three “Musings” for the “Music in 3D: Part Three” concert that will be performed on April 17, 2016. Concerto...

“Music in 3D: Part Three” Concert Preview No. 1

Apr 12, 2016 | Manny's Musings

Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the first of three “Musings” for the “Music in 3D: Part Three” concert that will be performed on April 17, 2016. Capriccio...

Musicians Musings – April 2016

Apr 5, 2016 | Musician's Musings

This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by substitute second violinist and BSO Board Member, Jenna Loeppke. Jenna brings a great deal of enthusiasm and passion to the BSO and we are grateful for the wisdom she is sharing with our audience through this post! 5 Ways...

BSO Benefit Recital 2016 Photos

Mar 22, 2016 | Musicians, News, Support

The drinks! Michael Sutton & Sonja Thompson perform Manny Laureano chats with BSO Patrons BSO Board President Becky Jyrkas chats with fellow BSO musician Nancy Jacobson BSO Board Member Peter Chang and his wife have a laugh with Claudette Laureano Michael...

Musician’s Musings – March 2016

Mar 7, 2016 | Musician's Musings

This month’s Musician’s Musings might better be called “Manager’s Musings,” since it was written by our General Manager, Sara Tan. We hope you enjoy the chance to learn more about a person who helps the BSO to do what we do – make...

Support the BSO – Benefit Recital

Feb 29, 2016 | Musicians, Support

The Bloomington Symphony is supported in large part by donations from our audience members and playing members. One of the fundraisers we do is a benefit recital presented by our concertmaster, in a private home. This year Michael Sutton will be joined by pianist...

“Play Me a Story” Concert Preview No. 2

Feb 18, 2016 | Manny's Musings

Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the final “Musings”  that will be posted in advance of the BSO’s Play Me a Story concert on February 21. America’s composer, Aaron Copland...

“Play Me a Story” Concert Preview No. 1

Feb 15, 2016 | Manny's Musings

Before each concert, we share “Manny’s Musings,” thoughts from our Music Director and Conductor, Manny Laureano. This is the first of two “Musings” that will be posted in advance of the BSO’s Play Me a Story concert on February 21. Hearing a piece in which there is...

Musician’s Musings – February 2016

Feb 8, 2016 | Musician's Musings

This month’s musings features Brianna Wassink, violinist with the Bloomington Symphony. We are grateful to Brianna for being brave and sharing her story. We hope you enjoy this Musician’s Musings! I’ve always been shy.  As I’ve gotten older, I’ve learned...

Musician’s Musings – January 2016

Jan 4, 2016 | Musician's Musings

This month, we feature Matthew Cummins, BSO cellist, for our Musician’s Musings. This article was written shortly before our first concert of the season, “In the Spanish Style,” but we haven’t had a chance to post it until now. We hope you...