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SUMMARY:Old Friends - A Chamber Orchestra Concert
DESCRIPTION:  \nA unique concert experience surrounding the orchestra. \nSaturday\, January 17\, 2026Switchyard Park Pavilion6:15pm Refreshments – provided by Oliver Winery and Cabin Restaurant7:00pm ConcertAdults $15\, Students $10\, Children under 18 FREE. \n  \nOne of the best things in life is friendship. That’s especially true when a friendship stands the test of time. You may not live near each other anymore. You may have different hobbies\, careers\, and schedules. But when you DO get to spend time together again\, none of that matters. \nHelp us welcome back our much-loved former principal bassoonist Catherine Marchese this coming January for a special concert. On the program: \nSelections from David Baker’s Hommage à l’Histoire\, presented as part of our ongoing collaboration with IU Archives of African American Music and Culture.\nStrauss’s Duet-Concertino for Clarinet and Bassoon featuring Catherine Marchese on bassoon and our own Carl Weinberg on clarinet.\nHaydn’s Symphony No. 104 “London” \n 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/oldfriends/
LOCATION:Switchyard Park Pavilion\, 1601 S Rogers St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47403\, United States
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SUMMARY:Between Silence and Strauss - Concert at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
DESCRIPTION:CLICK HERE for tickets\navailable through the Buskirk-Chumley Box Office.\nChildren FREE\, Students $16\, Adults $29.\nGeneral Admission Seating \nSoloist Shawn Tairyu Head joins the orchestra for Hosokawa’s Autumn Wind for Shakuhachi and Orchestra as a collaboration with IU Asian Culture Center. Also on the program is songs from the Strauss’s Rosenkavalier Suite\, and 2026 Youth Concerto Competition winner Ella Hightower performing Dvorak’s Concerto for Violin\, Allegro ma non troppo. \n4:15pm pre-concert talk\n5:00pm concert – Repertoire: \nSongs from Richard Strauss\nFeierlicher Einzug\n“Morgen!” Op. 27\, No. 4\, with vocalist Siyi Yan\n“Allerseelen”\, with vocalist Danielle Long \nfrom Der Rosenkavalier:\n“Presentation of the Rose”\, with vocalists Siyi Yan and Danielle Long\nFinal trio\, with vocalists Siyi Yan\, Danielle Long\, and Rachel Spodek \nAntonín Dvořák\, Concerto for Violin\, Allegro ma non troppo\, with Ella Hightower – 2026 BSO Youth Concerto Competition Winner \nKosaku Yamada\, Flower of Mandala \nToshio Hosokawa\, Autumn Wind for Shakuhachi and Orchestra\, with Shawn Tairyu Head – shakuhachi soloist \n \n 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/silencestrauss/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260516T190000
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SUMMARY:Resounding Joy: Beethoven 9 at the MAC
DESCRIPTION:Get your tickets here\nOr contact the MAC box office: 812-855-7433\n\n  \nWhat is it about Beethoven’s 9th Symphony that sets it apart? Maybe it’s the innovative musical structure. Maybe it’s the way Beethoven blends themes of chaos\, redemption\, grace\, and struggle so effortlessly. Or it could be that this piece culminates\, as John Henken of the LA Philharmonic writes\, “expressing our highest aspirations with music of life-affirming exaltation.” \nFor the first time in our history the BSO will perform Beethoven’s iconic 9th Symphony. Joined by a 100+ member community chorus on the stage of Indiana University’s Musical Arts Center (MAC)\, this is sure to be an unforgettable concert experience that will also feature a world premiere piece by Daixuan Ai. Read her program notes here. \nParticipating choirs include the Bloomington Chamber Singers (Caio Lopes\, director)\, Voces Novae (Sue Swaney\, director) and the choir of the Unitarian Universalist Church (Sue Swaney\, director)\, as well as individuals from many other local choirs. The choirs are all coming together under the direction of Dr. Betsy Burleigh. \nVocal soloists (click here for bios):Soprano: Nathalie FriederichAlto: Esther JoTenor: Suro KimBass: Stephen Stavnicky \nAdults: $25\, Students: $12\, Children under 18: Free\nSaturday May 16\, 2026\, at the IU Musical Arts Center\n6:15pm pre-concert talk with Daixuan Ai and Ryo Hasegawa\n7:00pm concert \nGet your tickets here\nOr contact the MAC box office:\n812-855-7433\n101 North Eagleson Avenue\nBloomington\, IN 47405\nMonday–Friday | 11:30 a.m.–5:30 p.m.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/joy/
LOCATION:IU Musical Arts Center\, 105 N Eagleson Ave\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47406\, United States
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SUMMARY:2026 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThe 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. \nThe BSO Annual Meeting is open to the public\, but only members as defined below are allowed to vote: \n\nPerforming 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.\nIndividual donors of $25 or more\nCorporate donors of $125 or more – one representative of the corporation receives a vote.\n\nElectronic 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. \nThank you so much for being a part of the BSO’s 56th season\, and we look forward to seeing you on July 28!
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/2026annualmeeting/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260830T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20260830T200000
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SUMMARY:Musical Memories - Free Concert at Switchyard Park
DESCRIPTION:The BSO kicks off its 57th season with a FREE concert at the Switchyard Park Main Stage. \n\n6:15pm: Meet the Instruments\n\nFor 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. \n\n7pm: Concert\, Switchyard Park Main Stage\nEnjoy familiar classics like Copland’s Rodeo\, Bizet’s Carmen Suite\, and more!
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/aug2026/
LOCATION:Switchyard Park Main Stage\, 1601 S Rogers St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47403\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261017
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SUMMARY:2026-27 Season Pass Details - purchase through October 16th
DESCRIPTION:Season passes for our 57th season can be purchased through October 16th. \nPurchase your Season Pass now for all 4 ticketed concerts of our 57th Season\, Full Steam Ahead\, to take advantage of these pass holder benefits: \n\nUp to 20% off of individual ticket prices\nPreferred seating – our events are general seating\, but we will reserve your favorite seats just for you!\nSpecial events like house concerts and open rehearsals\nMeet and greet with new music director\, Michael Patterson\nReceive a special 57th season collectors edition sticker\n\nPasses include tickets to the 4 ticketed concers at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. For Celebrate the Season\, you have your choice between the 5pm or 8pm show. \n\n\n \nMusical Memories\nSunday\, August 30\, 2026\, 7pm\, Switchyard Park\nEnjoy familiar classics like Copland’s Rodeo\, Bizet’s Carmen Suite\, and more in this FREE family-friendly concert. \nWe the People\nSunday\, November 1\, 2026\, at 5pm\, Buskirk-Chumley Theater\nJoin us in celebrating our nation’s 250th birthday with works by William Grant Still and other American composers. \nCelebrate the Season\nFriday\, November 27\, 2026\, at 5pm or 8pm\, Buskirk-Chumley Theater\nTuesday\, December 8\, 2026\, at 7pm\, Tivoli Theatre in Spencer\nMusic 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. \nSome Assembly Required\nSunday\, March 7\, 2027\, at 5pm\, Buskirk-Chumley Theater\nWe’re collecting bits from YOUR favorite symphonies to create a one-of-a-kind performance\, including collaboration with Bridges Youth Orchestra.\, and featuring this year’s BSO Youth Concerto Comeptition winner. \nLarger than Life\nSunday\, May 16\, 2027\, at 5pm\, Buskirk-Chumley Theater\nA season finale of EPIC proportions\, featuring a collaboration with Salaam\, as well as Mahler’s remarkable Symphony No 1. \nClick here to purchase your season pass\, or use the form below.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/seasonpassdue/
LOCATION:IN
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261025
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SUMMARY:Applications due for Youth Concerto Competition
DESCRIPTION:The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra sponsors an annual competition among the best music students in the area. Students work with their teachers to select and prepare a solo piece\, then perform it for members of the BSO. We then award the top performers a scholarship and arrange for them to play their chosen piece as a soloist with the BSO during our regular concert season. Violinist Joshua Bell was one of our first winners! \nThe next round of auditions will be held on November 7\, 2026\, and that the winner will have a chance to perform with the BSO during our March 7\, 2027 concert. \nApplications are due October 24\, and auditions will be November 7\, 2026\, 10am-2pm at Faith Lutheran Church.\nVideo auditions will be accepted only in case of a scheduling conflict. \nFor all rules of participation\, and the application Click Here.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/ycc2026app/
LOCATION:IN
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261101T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261101T183000
DTSTAMP:20261015T205855Z
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SUMMARY:We the People - Concert at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
DESCRIPTION:Tickets Available Now\nAdults – $27\, Student – $14\, Children under 18 – Free \nSunday\, Nov 1 2026\n4:15 pm pre-concert talk with composer Gary Nash (learn more here)\, and director of AAAMC Dr. Tyron Cooper\n5:00 pm performance\nBuskirk-Chumley Theater\nGeneral Admission \n\nAmerica is a tune. It must be sung together. – Gerald Stanley Lee\, Crowds: A Moving-Picture of Democracy\, 1913 \nIn collaboration with the IU Archives of African American Music and Culture\, the BSO 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. \nProgram:\n“Hoedown” from Rodeo – Aaron Copland\n“In Memoriam Sojourner Truth” – Gary Powell Nash\nAll Things Majestic – Jennifer Higdon\nSymphony No. 1 – Afro-American Symphony – William Grant Still \n\nI 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 \n\n\n\n\nBSO 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)\n\nTickets 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.\n\n\n\n\n\nWe 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.\n 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/nov2026/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261113
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SUMMARY:Poinsetta Sale - Orders Due Nov 12
DESCRIPTION:Or print and send in this order form. Orders are due: Thurs\, Nov 12\, 2026 Delivery and pick-up: Wed\, Dec 2\, 12-6 pm  First United Church\, 2420 E 3rd Street   \n\nPoinsettias are the perfect way to add some festive sparkle at home or at work while supporting YOUR Bloomington Symphony Orchestra at the same time.  Our plants are healthy\, long-lasting\, and overloaded with big\, beautiful blooms. They are grown locally by Galema’s Greenhouse in West Lafayette\, IN. \n\n\n\n$18: 6.5” pot has 1 plant\, 5+ blooms\, 14-18” high $30:  7.5” pot has 2 plants\, 10+ blooms\, 16-20″ high $60:  10” pot has 4 plants\, 20+ blooms\, 26-28” high \n\n\n\nContact us for discounts for nonprofits or orders over $200. \n\n\n\nGive the gift of poinsettias! For only $5 we will deliver to any location in Bloomington. \n\n\n\nSpecial pricing available for nonprofits. Contact us for more information: 812-369-4212\, poinsettias@bloomingtonsymphony.com \nShare this page with your friends! bloomingtonsymphony.com/poinsettia\, or share this flyer with your friends and family! \n\n\n\nThe BSO is a 501(c)3 nonprofit organization – half of your total order is tax deductible. Thank you for supporting YOUR Bloomington Symphony Orchestra!
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/poinsetta-sale-orders-due-nov-12/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20261127
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261128
DTSTAMP:20261009T015612Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with the BSO\, 5pm and 8pm at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
DESCRIPTION:Are you ready to celebrate the season with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra?\n\nPopcorn? Check.\nComfy chair? Check.\nLights turned down low? Check.\nThat special feeling of quiet anticipation you get when you hear music from your favorite holiday films? Check! \nMusic from the Movies is the theme of this year’s festive holiday celebration.\nChoose from the 5pm or 8pm show\, before or after enjoying Bloomington’s Canopy of Lights.\n\n\n5pm or 8pm Concert\nBuskirk-Chumley Theater\n\nIncluded as part of your Season Pass. Learn more here.\nIndividual tickets on sale in September at the Buskirk-Chumley Box Office.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/cts2026/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261208T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20261208T200000
DTSTAMP:20261019T193045Z
CREATED:20260615T161722Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with the BSO\, at Tivoli Theatre in Spencer
DESCRIPTION:Kick off the holidays with the BSO’s much-loved Celebrate the Season concert at Spencer’s historic Tivoli Theatre! Tickets on sale soon.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/tivoli2026/
LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 24 N Washington St\, Spencer\, IN\, 47460
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270307T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270307T183000
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SUMMARY:Some Assembly Required - concert at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
DESCRIPTION: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.\n\n\n4:15pm Pre Concert Talk\n5pm Concert\nBuskirk-Chumley Theater\n\nIncluded as part of your Season Pass. Learn more here.\nIndividual tickets on sale in September at the Buskirk-Chumley Box Office.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/march2027/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270516T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20270516T183000
DTSTAMP:20260820T183037Z
CREATED:20260615T162740Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20260820T183037Z
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SUMMARY:Larger than Life - at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater
DESCRIPTION:A season finale of EPIC proportions\, featuring a collaboration with Salaam\, as well as Mahler’s remarkable Symphony No 1.\n\n\n4:15pm Pre Concert Talk\n5pm Concert\nBuskirk-Chumley Theater\n\nIncluded as part of your Season Pass. Learn more here.\nIndividual tickets on sale in September at the Buskirk-Chumley Box Office.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/may2027/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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