2026 Annual Meeting
2026-06-24 08:00 - 17:00 (America/Indiana/Indianapolis)
You are cordially invited to the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday, July 28 at 5:15pm. This meeting is open to the public and will be held in person in the Meeting Room A/B Combo at the Southwest Branch of the Monroe County Public Library, located at 890 W Gordon Pike, Bloomington, IN. Join us for refreshments starting at 5:00pm.
The main purpose of the Annual Meeting is to provide a State of the Orchestra and for members to vote in new board members. Please let us know by July 10 if you are interested in joining the BSO board of directors.
The BSO Annual Meeting is open to the public, but only members as defined below are allowed to vote:

Performing musicians who have participated in at least 50% of full orchestra performances during the 2025-26 season OR at least 30% of full orchestra performances during the previous 2 seasons.
Individual donors of $25 or more
Corporate donors of $125 or more – one representative of the corporation receives a vote.

Electronic ballots and information about attending virtually will be sent the week of the meeting in case you cannot attend in person. Please contact us if you have any questions at bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com.
Thank you so much for being a part of the BSO’s 56th season, and we look forward to seeing you on July 28!

Musical Memories - Free Concert at Switchyard Park
2026-08-30 19:00 - 20:00 | Switchyard Park Main Stage, 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN, 47403, United States
The BSO kicks off its 57th season with a FREE concert at the Switchyard Park Main Stage.

6:15pm: Meet the Instruments

For kids of all ages, get up close with the instruments of the orchestra! From violins to trumpets, cellos to clarinets, you will get a hands on experience and learn how each instrument makes its musical magic.

7pm: Concert, Switchyard Park Main Stage
Enjoy familiar classics like Copland’s Rodeo, Bizet’s Carmen Suite, and more!

We the People - Concert at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
2026-11-01 17:00 - 18:30 | Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
Tickets Available Now
Adults – $27, Student – $14, Children under 18 – Free
Sunday, Nov 1 2026
4:15 pm pre-concert talk
5:00 pm performance
Buskirk-Chumley Theater
General Admission

America is a tune. It must be sung together. – Gerald Stanley Lee, Crowds: A Moving-Picture of Democracy, 1913
On Sunday, November 1, the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra will perform a concert in recognition of our country’s 250th year. From the familiar square dance feel of Aaron Copland’s Hoedown to the soulful, bluesy tonalities of William Grant Still’s Afro-American Symphony, this concert explores what it means to be an American.
Program:
“Hoedown” from Rodeo – Aaron Copland
“In Memoriam Sojourner Truth” – Gary Powell Nash
All Things Majestic – Jennifer Higdon
Symphony No. 1 – Afro-American Symphony – William Grant Still
I travel the world, and I’m happy to say that America is still the great melting pot – maybe a chunky stew rather than a melting pot at this point, but you know what I mean. – Philip Glass, 1999 NPR interview

BSO Season Passes can be purchased through October 16th. Passes include discounted tickets to all 4 season concerts, reserved seating, and other benefits. Learn more and purchase your Season Pass (CLICK HERE)

Tickets for this concert are available for purchase through the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Box Office online, or call 812-323-3020 ext 1, or go to 114 E Kirkwood Ave.

We don’t want cost to be the reason you don’t come to this concert. Thanks to our generous donors, we have some tickets available to ensure that anybody who wants to attend our concerts can do so, regardless of their current financial situation. If you will use a ticket, we will do all we can to make you our guest. Fill out THIS SHORT FORM and we will contact you when we have free tickets available.

Celebrate the Season with the BSO, 5pm and 8pm at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
2026-11-27 | Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
Music from the Movies is the theme of this year’s festive holiday celebration. Chose from the 5pm or 8pm show, before or after enjoying Bloomington’s Canopy of Lights.

5pm or 8pm Concert
Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Included as part of your Season Pass. Learn more here.
Individual tickets on sale in September at the Buskirk-Chumley Box Office.

Celebrate the Season with the BSO, at Tivoli Theatre in Spencer
2026-12-08 19:00 - 20:00 | Tivoli Theatre, 24 N Washington St, Spencer, IN, 47460
Kick off the holidays with the BSO’s much-loved Celebrate the Season concert at Spencer’s historic Tivoli Theatre! Tickets on sale soon.

Some Assembly Required - concert at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
2027-03-07 17:00 - 18:30 | Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
We’re collecting bits from YOUR favorite symphonies to create a one-of-a-kind performance, including a collaboration with Bridges Youth Orchestra, and featuring this year’s BSO Youth Concerto Comeptition winner.

4:15pm Pre Concert Talk
5pm Concert
Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Included as part of your Season Pass. Learn more here.
Individual tickets on sale in September at the Buskirk-Chumley Box Office.

Larger than Life - at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater
2027-05-16 17:00 - 18:30 | Buskirk-Chumley Theater, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, 47408, United States
A season finale of EPIC proportions, featuring a collaboration with Salaam, as well as Mahler’s remarkable Symphony No 1.

4:15pm Pre Concert Talk
5pm Concert
Buskirk-Chumley Theater

Included as part of your Season Pass. Learn more here.
Individual tickets on sale in September at the Buskirk-Chumley Box Office.
