Feb 5, 2018 | Musician's Musings
This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO Principal Percussionist, Paul Madore. From Jazz to Classical As far back as I can remember, I’ve always loved music. So much so that my earliest childhood memories center on drums, phonograph records, or...
Jan 8, 2018 | Musician's Musings
This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO Principal Cellist and former Board President, Laurie Maiser. The Major Leagues – A Fantasy Camp Experience I’m a small-town Minnesota girl. Born and raised in Austin, MN, it was a special event when we would...
Dec 4, 2017 | Musician's Musings
This month’s Musician’s Musings was written by BSO Principal Bassist, Chuck Kreitzer. Hello, my name is Charles Kreitzer although I prefer to be addressed as “Chuck”. I was most happy to contribute to the musician’s musings when asked by Sara Tan, I am a...
Dec 5, 2016 | Musician's Musings
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...
Nov 6, 2016 | Musician's Musings
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...
