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SUMMARY:Get in the Groove Gala- Celebrating 1969 to Now with the BSO
DESCRIPTION:1969 was a year to remember. The Moon Landing. Woodstock. Sesame Street’s first season. The founding of our beloved Bloomington Symphony Orchestra. \nOur upcoming gala celebrates some of the milestones of that fabulous year. \n– Get down and get funky with a DJ / Karaoke spinning all your favorite tunes from the late 60s and early 70s\n– Look your coolest\, dude\, at our super hip photo booth\n– Enjoy fun snacks (included in ticket price)\, and themed cocktails (for card purchase)\n– We’ll also have a short program about the BSO’s past\, present and future\, and other fun ways for you to celebrate our milestone season. \nSo dust off those bell bottoms and the tie dye\, and join us for a groovy evening of peace\, love\, and music. It’s going to be outta sight! \n\n\nGet your tickets here!
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/bsogroove/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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SUMMARY:"Simply Brilliant" - A Free Performance of Hansel and Gretel April 5\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Timothy McShea of the Johns Hopkins News-Letter called Nicholas Hersh‘s adaptation of Hansel and Gretel “absolutely flawless.” \n“The classical vocal performances paired with heavy jungle beats and jazz solos created a clash of musical traditions that seemed so outrageous on paper yet absolutely thrived onstage. The more quirky\, whimsical performance of the singers\, with their bizarre facial expressions and direct communications with the audience\, felt right at home with the wild yet controlled nature of the musicians. The musical adaptation [of the original opera by Englebert Humperdinck] by Nicholas Hersh was simply brilliant.” \nDon’t miss your chance to experience this magical retelling of the classic fairy tale in a FREE concert! The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is partnering with Reimagining Opera For Kids to present this 45 minute program at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium (downtown) for 2 perfomances:\nThursday\, April 3\, 2025 at 5:30 pm\nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025 at 11:00 am \nThis performance is made possible by a generous grant from the Bloomington Arts Commission. \nFREE for all ages\, donations accepted.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/hansel/
LOCATION:Monroe County Public Library Downtown – Auditorium\, 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250403T173000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250403T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
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SUMMARY:“Simply Brilliant” – A Free Performance of Hansel and Gretel\, April 3\, 2025
DESCRIPTION:Timothy McShea of the Johns Hopkins News-Letter called Nicholas Hersh‘s adaptation of Hansel and Gretel “absolutely flawless.” \n“The classical vocal performances paired with heavy jungle beats and jazz solos created a clash of musical traditions that seemed so outrageous on paper yet absolutely thrived onstage. The more quirky\, whimsical performance of the singers\, with their bizarre facial expressions and direct communications with the audience\, felt right at home with the wild yet controlled nature of the musicians. The musical adaptation [of the original opera by Englebert Humperdinck] by Nicholas Hersh was simply brilliant.” \nDon’t miss your chance to experience this magical retelling of the classic fairy tale in a FREE concert! The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is partnering with Reimagining Opera For Kids to present this 45 minute program at the Monroe County Public Library Auditorium (downtown) for 2 perfomances:\nThursday\, April 3\, 2025 at 5:30 pm\nSaturday\, April 5\, 2025 at 11:00 am \nThis performance is made possible by a generous grant from the Bloomington Arts Commission. \nFREE for all ages\, donations accepted.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/hansel1/
LOCATION:Monroe County Public Library Downtown – Auditorium\, 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250309T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20250309T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
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SUMMARY:American Voices for All Times
DESCRIPTION:  \nTake a tour of the American musical landscape with the BSO and our partners from the Bridges Youth Orchestra and the IU Archives of African-American Music and Culture (AAAMC). Gershwin’s An American in Paris\, Price’s Ethiopia’s Shadow in America\, and Banfield’s Symphony No. 6: “Four Songs for Five American Voices” showcase the rich variety of American musical traditions\, from jazz to spirituals. \n4pm: Pre-Concert Conversation with composer William Banfield\, included with your concert ticket.\n5pm: Concert\, Bloomington Symphony Orchestra side by side with the Bridges Youth Orchestra \n*Opening Night by Brian Balmages\n*An American in Paris\, by George Gershwin\, arr. John Whitney\n*Ethiopia’s Shadow in America\, by Florence Price\n*Blue Cathedral\, by Jennifer Higdon\n*Symphony No. 6\, “Four Songs for Five American Voices”\, by William Banfield \nMarch 9\, 2025\nBuskirk-Chumley Theater\n \nGet your tickets HERE.\nOr contact the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Box Office at 812-323-3020\nAdult $25\, Student $12\, Ages 18 and under FREE
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/voices/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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SUMMARY:2025 Youth Concerto Competition Auditions
DESCRIPTION:  \nDeadline to apply is January 4\, 2025 at 11:59pm EST.  \nIn-person auditions are Saturday\, January 18\, 2025\, 10am-2pm at Faith Lutheran Church \n  \nThe Bloomington Symphony Orchestra invites local youth musicians to participate in the 2025 Youth Concerto Competition\, with a chance to perform a solo with the BSO and win up to $300. Any instrumentalist through high school from Monroe\, Brown\, Green\, Lawrence\, Morgan\, and Owen counties is eligible to participate. The deadline to submit an application is January 4\, 2025. The rules of participation and application can be found here.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/2025-youth-concerto-competition-auditions/
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241203T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season at the Tivoli
DESCRIPTION:Join us in Spencer as we take our treasured holiday tradition on the road! This festive program will feature a mix of holiday music from around the world.  With a new “elf” leading us as Music Director\, you can expect a fresh treat or two!\n \nDecember 3\, 2024 at 7pm\nTivoli Theater\, Spencer\nTickets: https://spencertivoli.org\nStudents $5\, Adults $15\, \n  \nOr join us November 29\, 2024 at 5 pm and 8 pm (two shows)\nat the Buskirk-Chumley Theater in Bloomington\, IN\nGet your tickets HERE\nOr contact the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Box Office at 812-323-3020\nAdult $25\, Student $12\, Ages 18 and under $5Adult $25\, Student $12\, Ages 18 and under $5
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/tivoli2024/
LOCATION:Tivoli Theatre\, 24 N Washington St\, Spencer\, IN\, 47460
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241129T200000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241129T213000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season at the BCT - 8pm
DESCRIPTION:Join the BSO for a treasured tradition as we celebrate the holiday season with two concerts. Our 5pm early show is perfect for families with small children\, and finishes just in time for you to watch the City’s Canopy of Lights. The second\, slightly longer 8pm program will top off your evening with a festive mix of holiday music from around the world.  With a new “elf” leading us as Music Director\, you can expect a fresh treat or two!\n \nNovember 29\, 2024 at 5 pm and 8 pm (two shows)\nBuskirk-Chumley Theater \nGet your tickets HERE\nOr contact the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Box Office at 812-323-3020\nAdult $25\, Student $12\, Ages 18 and under $5 \nAlso\, join us in at the Tivoli Theatre in Spencer\, IN.\nTuesday\, December 3 at 7 pm\nTickets: https://spencertivoli.org
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/2024cts8pm/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241129T170000
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DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season at the BCT - 5pm
DESCRIPTION:Join the BSO for a treasured tradition as we celebrate the holiday season with two concerts. Our 5pm early show is perfect for families with small children\, and finishes just in time for you to watch the City’s Canopy of Lights. The second\, slightly longer 8pm program will top off your evening with a festive mix of holiday music from around the world.  With a new “elf” leading us as Music Director\, you can expect a fresh treat or two!\n \nNovember 29\, 2024 at 5 pm and 8 pm (two shows)\nBuskirk-Chumley Theater \nGet your tickets HERE\nOr contact the Buskirk-Chumley Theater Box Office at 812-323-3020\nAdult $25\, Student $12\, Ages 18 and under $5 \nAlso\, join us in at the Tivoli Theatre in Spencer\, IN.\nTuesday\, December 3 at 7 pm\nTickets: https://spencertivoli.org/
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/cts2024/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241115
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SUMMARY:Annual BSO Poinsettia Sale
DESCRIPTION:Give the gift of beautiful\, festive poinsettias!\nOrders due Nov 14. Pick up or delivery on Dec 5.\nCLICK HERE TO ORDER ONLINE NOW!\nor print this order form to send in.\nMore infomation at bloomingtonsymphony.com/poinsettias
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/poinsettia-sale/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241030T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241030T193000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20241005T185151Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Music 4 Everyone
DESCRIPTION:Wait a minute\, I’m seeing double(double)! But you don’t need your eyes checked…there really are a lot of number 4s in our upcoming chamber concert… \n4 “big” names: Handel\, Holst\, Vivaldi\, Weber\nConcerto in B minor for 4 Violins\nQuartet for 4 Violins\n4 Pieces for Horn Choir \n…and so much more! Please join us FOUR an evening of chamber music from around the world\, featuring our talented BSO musicians in an intimate setting. \nWednesday\, October 30th\, 6:30 PM at First United Church\, 2420 E 3rd St \nWe’re delighted to offer FREE admission\, but we do appreciate donations.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/chamber2024/
LOCATION:First United Church\, 2420 E 3rd St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241020T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20241020T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20240705T145827Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240923T212150Z
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SUMMARY:Once Upon a Midnight
DESCRIPTION:Season and Single Tickets Available Now! \nWhat are nightmares made of? Dancing skeletons\, ghoulish visions\, witches soaring through the night sky – face your fears with the Bloomington Symphony at this Halloween-themed concert. Featuring Bernofsky’s Wild Ride on a Broomstick\, Saint-Saëns’s Danse Macabre\, Slatkin’s The Raven\, and Grieg’s In the Hall of the Mountain King\, this concert of the musical macabre will have you whispering “Nevermore!”  \nRepertoire:\nThe Raven by Leonard Slatkin\nDanse Macabre by Camille Saint-Saens\n“Wild Ride on a Broomstick” from Three Portraits of a Witch by Lauren Bernofsky\n“In the Hall of the Mountain King” from Peer Gynt by Edvard Grieg\nThis Midnight Hour by Anna Clyne\nPhantom Chapel by William Grant Still\nNight on Bald Mountain by Modest Mussorgsky \nOctober 20\, 2024 at 5 pm\nBuskirk-Chumley Theater\n \nSeason and Single Tickets Available Now at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater box office.\nAdult $25\nStudent $12\nAges 18 and under FREE
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/midnight/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240825T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240825T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20240630T154233Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240819T170640Z
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SUMMARY:SHOWTIME! A Free BSO Concert at Switchyard Park
DESCRIPTION:The hills are alive…with the sound of music! This free\, family-friendly concert will showcase tunes from Broadway classics like A Chorus Line\, Les Misérables\, West Side Story\, The Sound of Music\, and more. Bloomington’s own Windfall Dancers will join us in some toe-tapping fun. Bring your dancing shoes\, and get ready to boogie with the BSO!\nSunday\, August 25 \n6pm Instrument Petting Zoo\n7 pm ConcertSwitchyard ParkFREE
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/summer2024/
LOCATION:Switchyard Park Main Stage\, 1601 S Rogers St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47403\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240618T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240618T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
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SUMMARY:BSO Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Update 6/18/24: \nReminder that the BSO Annual Meeting is TONIGHT\, 6:30pm at the Monroe County Public Library\, Room 1B (NOT city hall like previous years). Snacks and refreshments provided. If you need the elevator and are entering from the 6th street parking lot\, you will need to ask a MCPL staff person for assistance using the staff elevator as the main elevators are not working at the moment.\n\nTo attend virtually\, click here for the BSO Annual Meeting Zoom Room. We will try to start as close to 6:30 as possible.\n  \n\nYou are cordially invited to the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday\, June 18 at 6:30pm. This meeting is open to the public and will be held in person in meeting room 1B at the Monroe County Public Library downtown. A zoom link will be shared the week of the meeting if you cannot attend in person. \n\n\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 June 4 if you are interested in joining the board\, or in the currently open board position of Treasurer. \n\n\nWhile the Annual Meeting is open to the public\, only voting members must meet one or more of the following requirements:–Performing musicians who have participated in at least 50% of full orchestra performances during the 2023-24 season OR at least 30% of full orchestra performances during the 2021-2023 seasons.–Individual donors of $25 or more–Corporate donors of $125 or more – one representative of the corporation receives a vote. \n\n\nAn email invitation was sent to all members on May 16. If you are a member and did not receive that email\, please contact us. \n\nThank you so much for being a part of the BSO’s 54th season\, and we look forward to seeing you on June 18!\nContact us: bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/annualmeeting2024/
LOCATION:Monroe County Public Library Downtown – Auditorium\, 303 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240512T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240512T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20230803T002835Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240503T023122Z
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SUMMARY:Un Voyage Français - concert at BCT
DESCRIPTION:Purchase Tickets Here \n  \n  \nOur season finale takes us on an emotionally-charged tour of Paris. From Lili Boulanger’s tragic\, intimate musings on her own small world to the grandiose excesses of Berlioz’s exploration of obsessive love\, this will be a program to remember! \nLili Boulanger is often overlooked compared to her better-known sister\, Nadia\, however she was also a groundbreaking composer in her own right. D’un soir triste (Of a Sad Evening) is shrouded in dark orchestral colors and pushes the boundaries of conventional harmonies for its time. This personal and expressive sonic exploration was completed only a few months before Lili died at the young age of 24. \nThe shocking originality of Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique goes well beyond the programmatic to enter the realm of the psychological. Its exploration of an unstable\, drug-addled mind spills into hallucinations\, and is both disturbing and innervating. \nTo help our audience explore this program in more depth\, we’ve chosen to include some extra-musical elements to our performance\, including – \n– Collaborations with local spoken word performers to give voice to both Berlioz and his beloved Harriet Smithson\n– An interactive Listening Guide where musicologists and members of the orchestra provide insights into Berlioz’s masterwork\n– Slideshows during each piece to evoke the shifting sentiments/mood brought forth by the composer\n– The use of onstage props to highlight exceptional moments in each piece \nWe hope you’ll join us for this very special\, thought-provoking program. The length of these pieces and the added features mean this concert will run a little over 2 hours\, so please plan accordingly. \nProgram:\nSymphonie fantastique – Hector Berlioz\nD’un soir triste – Lili Boulanger \n  \nTickets: $25 Adults\, $12 Students\, Free for 18 & under \nClick here to purchase tickets for this concert\, or you can reserve your seats at: \nBCT Bloom Box Office\n114 E. Kirkwood Ave.\n812-323-3020 ext 1 \n 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/voyage/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240420T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240420T210000
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SUMMARY:Une Fête Fantastique
DESCRIPTION:  \nUne Fête Fantastique\nSaturday\, April 20\, 2024\n7:00-9:00 PM at Oliver Winery\n \nImagine yourself at a French café. Soft jazz fills the air as you sip a glass of fruity Chardonnay. Snippets of conversation from nearby tables drift on the fragrant breeze\, and you feel both relaxed and excited. Getting hungry? The baked brie\, pastry pinwheels\, and crisp crostini look tempting. Oh\, but save room for the pastry crème tarts\, eclairs\, and crème brulee!On Saturday\, April 20\, immerse yourself in the culture and cuisine of Paris as the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra hosts Une Fête Fantastique from 7-9 PM at Oliver Winery. What you can expect:\n-Savory hors d’oeuvres and classic French desserts catered by One World Catering\n-One glass of wine (included) or soft drinks – additional wine available for purchase\n-Strolling jazz duet (you can request a specific song for a “tip”)\n-Photo booth\n-Costume contest – come dressed in your favorite French fashion \n-Raffle for season tickets\n-Announcement of our 55th season programming\n…and more \nTickets: $75 per person* or $350 per table of fiveRSVP by April 9 \n*$45 of your ticket price is eligible for a tax deduction. \n\n \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/fete/
LOCATION:Oliver Winery\, 200 E Winery Rd\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47404\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240407T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240407T160000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20230826T041226Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20240319T171854Z
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SUMMARY:"There Goes the Sun" - A FREE Solar Eclipse Event
DESCRIPTION:  \nThe Bloomington Symphony Orchestra and the City of Bloomington present this FREE concert on Sunday\, April 7\, 2024\, at 3 pm\, to celebrate the total solar eclipse. Join us at the Switchyard Park main stage for a lighthearted blend of familiar classical and popular music that pays homage to our very favorite sun and moon. Featuring special guests Voces Novae chamber choir. \nWe’ll hope for sunny skies as Bloomington is directly in the path of totality of this rare cosmic event the following afternoon. \nSpecial thanks to our concert sponsor\, Oliver Winery!
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/eclipse/
LOCATION:Switchyard Park\, 245 W. Grimes Lane\, Bloomington\, IN\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240303T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240303T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
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SUMMARY:Countryside Getaway - concert at BCT
DESCRIPTION:Escape to the countryside with Dvorak’s 8th Symphony and Montgomery’s Banner. \nClick here to purchase tickets for this concert.\nTickets: $25 Adults\, $12 Students\, Free for 18 & under \n4:00-4:30 PM Pre-concert talk with Dr. Alexis Witt\nIncluded with all tickets. \n5:00-6:30 PM Concert with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra\nBanner – Jessie Montgomery\,\nwith solo string quartet\nConcertstück for Harp and Orchestra\, Op. 39 – Gabriel Pierné\,\nfeaturing Emma Levesque\, BSO Youth Concerto Competition Winner\nSymphony No. 8 in G\, op. 88 – Antonín Dvořák \n\nAntonín Dvořák found inspiration\, respite\, and sheer joy in the forests surrounding his country home. Biographer Hanz-Hubert Schönzeler observed\, “When one walks in those forests surrounding Dvořák’s country home on a sunny summer’s day\, with the birds singing and the leaves of trees rustling in a gentle breeze\, one can virtually hear the music.” \nAlso on the program\, French composer Gabriel Pierné’s delightful Concertstück for Harp and Orchestra\, featuring our Youth Concerto Competition winner Emma Levasque on harp\, and Jessie Montgomery’s moving orchestral tribute to the 200th anniversary of the Star-Spangled Banner\, entitled Banner. \n  \nClick here to purchase tickets for this concert.\nTickets: $25 Adults\, $12 Students\, Free for 18 & under\n \nGet your tickets online at the BCT Bloom Box Office\, by phone or in person at:\nBloom Box Office\n114 E. Kirkwood Ave.\n812-323-3020 \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/countryside/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20240117T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20230718T172752Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T183346Z
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SUMMARY:New Date - BSO Chamber Conversations with AAAMC
DESCRIPTION:  \nAre you ready to return to the Archives? \nLast fall\, the BSO partnered with the Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) to bring you an unforgettable collaboration. And now\, we will return to the archives for another exciting journey into America’s musical heritage – both past and present. Audiences will hear works by some familiar figures\, such as late jazz legend (and beloved IU faculty member) David Baker. And if you came to our “Imagine: Collaboration” concert last fall\, you will recognize more music by jazz pianist and composer\, Mickey Tucker. \nThis is also a rare opportunity to learn more about some truly fantastic music that will likely be unfamiliar to many people. The programmed works range from those that have been recorded and performed (Undine Smith Moore’s “Afro American Suite for Piano\, Cello and Flute” and Mickey Tucker’s “Blues for Khalid”) to those that have never been published\, including handwritten manuscripts from the archives (Moore’s “Andante for Strings” and Charles Coleman’s “Duo for Two Violins”).\nSo please join us\, as we return to the archives to enjoy the music of David Baker\, Mickey Tucker\, Undine Smith Moore\, Carl MaultsBy\, and Charles Coleman. An extra dimension of learning and discovery will be provided by Mia Watts\, Head of Collections at the AAAMC\, who will provide commentary and context for these works throughout the concert. \nThe concert starts at 7pm on Wednesday\, Januray 17\, at First United Church. This unique musical experience is free for all audience members\, although donations of any amount are welcome and appreciated. \n  \nThis concert is part of the ongoing collaboration with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra and the Archives of African American Music and Culture. \n\nThis concert was rescheduled from September 20\, 2023 to January 17\, 2024. 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/chamber-jan2024/
LOCATION:First United Church\, 2420 E 3rd St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231124T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231124T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20230718T180818Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20231118T183712Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season with the BSO - 5pm and 8pm at BCT
DESCRIPTION:‘Tis the season…for music! \nClick here to purchase tickets for this concert. \nThis year\, our traditional holiday celebration will include fresh faces from the Bridges Musical Arts Youth Organization. We’re partnering with Bridges MAYO to present a wild\, wintry musical adventure. From waltzes to rockets\, kings to wizards\, traditional holiday tunes to some pretty big surprises…this concert is sure to delight the whole family! \nOur 5:00 pm show gets out in time for everyone to watch the Canopy of Lights\, while our 8:00 pm show ends your evening in a festive holiday mood. \nGet in the mood for the holidays! \nTickets: $25 Adults\, $12 Students\, $5 for 18 & under \nClick here to purchase tickets for this concert. \n  \nGet your tickets online at the BCT Bloom Box Office\, \nby phone or in person at:\nBloom Box Office\n114 E. Kirkwood Ave.\n812-323-3020 \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/celebrate2023/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231022T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20231022T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20230718T180316Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230924T155032Z
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SUMMARY:“De España vengo (I come from Spain)” - concert and pre-concert talk at BCT
DESCRIPTION:How do you like your music? Bustling? Evocative? Exuberant? Sensuous? Breathtaking? Sparkling? Zesty? \nWhat about all of the above? Join the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra for a buffet of musical offerings that tempts the senses and showcases the variety of orchestral riches that come from Spain. Come broaden your palate and explore the musical delicacies of Spain with us! \n4:00-4:30pm Pre-concert talk\nJoin us for a wonderful pre-concert talk led by Dr. Christine Wisch. Like the country itself\, Spain’s musical traditions are rich and diverse\, but today’s audiences rarely have the opportunity to hear Spanish masterworks in concert. In this talk\, Dr. Wisch explores some of the challenges of performing orchestral repertoire from Spain and offers an introduction to the many styles and genres of music represented in the BSO’s program. The half-hour talk briefly touches upon the lives of the composers and situates their music within the broader\, better-known history of European art music. From the Aragonese jota to the Basque zortiko\, Dr. Wisch will serve as your guide through the dances and musical influences that make up this orchestral program\, which includes gems from the zarzuela tradition as well as arrangements of some of Spain’s most beloved masterpieces. \n5:00-6:30pm Concert\nᐧ Intermedio from La boda de Luis Alonso – Giménez\nᐧ Concierto de Aranjuez – Rodrigo (featuring guitarist Carlos Bedoya)\nᐧ “Canción de la Paloma” from El Barbarillo de Lavapiés – Barbieri (featuring mezzo-soprano Arienne Fort Cannock)\nᐧ “De España vengo\,” from El niño judío– Luna (featuring mezzo-soprano Arienne Fort Cannock)\nᐧ Danzas fantásticas – Turina\nᐧ Selections from Suite Española – Albéniz\nᐧ Spanish Dance No. 1 from La Vida breve – Falla \n\nTickets: $25 Adults\, $12 Students\, Free 18 & under \nGet your tickets for this concert as part of the BSO Season Pass.\nSave 12% and go on an ADVENTURE through 4 wonderful BSO concerts at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater for only $88. \nClick here to purchase your season pass.\n \nAfter purching your season pass online\, you will then choose your seats for each concert individually\, as if purchasing tickets for each concert but at checkout the cost will be $0. Or you can reserve your seats at the BCT Bloom Box Office:\nBloom Box Office\n114 E. Kirkwood Ave.\n812-323-3020 ext 1 \nClick here to purchase tickets for this concert only. \n  \n\n 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/espana/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230828T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230828T170000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20230828T163446Z
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SUMMARY:Chamber Concert
DESCRIPTION:Join the BSO for an intimiate evening of chamber music\, including a Vivaldi concerto for 4 violins and an English horn duet! \nMore info coming soon.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/chamber-concert-2/
LOCATION:IN
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230827T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230827T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20230718T172200Z
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SUMMARY:FREE Concert at Switchyard Park
DESCRIPTION:6pm Musical Instrument Petting Zoo: a great chance for kids of all ages to get a close-up introduction to many of the musical instruments that make up an orchestra\n7pm Concert: Come on an adventure with us\, across the globe and into outerspace!\nAre you ready for an adventure? Join the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra as we kick off our 54th season\, all on the theme of Adventure. There’s something for everyone to enjoy\, whether you prefer pops or classical. Musical selections will feature film music favorites from Indiana Jones\, Star Wars\, Pirates of the Carribean\, and more. Plus\, this year’s Youth Concerto Competition runner-up\, Miranda Isbitts\, will wow you with the third movement of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. This is a FREE concert on the Switchyard Park outdoor stage. Show up early with your kids to experience an instrument petting zoo starting at 6pm\, then spread out your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an adventure for your ears!Are you ready for an adventure? Join the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra as we kick off our 54th season\, all on the theme of Adventure. There’s something for everyone to enjoy\, whether you prefer pops or classical. Musical selections will feature film music favorites from Indiana Jones\, Star Wars\, Pirates of the Carribean\, and more. Plus\, this year’s Youth Concerto Competition runner-up\, Miranda Isbitts\, will wow you with the third movement of Tchaikovsky’s Violin Concerto. This is a FREE concert on the Switchyard Park outdoor stage. Show up early with your kids to experience an instrument petting zoo starting at 6pm\, then spread out your picnic blankets and lawn chairs and enjoy an adventure for your ears! \n 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/summer2023/
LOCATION:Switchyard Park Main Stage\, 1601 S Rogers St\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47403\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="City of Bloomington Parks and Recreation":MAILTO:ritterc@bloomington.in.gov
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230620T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230620T203000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20230521T180822Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230618T034118Z
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SUMMARY:2023 BSO Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:You are cordially invited to the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra’s Annual Meeting on Tuesday\, June 20 at 7pm. The meeting will be held in person in the atrium at City Hall in the Showers Building\, and snacks will be provided. The purpose of the Annual Meeting is to provide a State of the Orchestra and for members to vote on new board members. \nIf you cannot attend in person\, CLICK HERE to join via zoom\, meeting ID: 811 1012 1469\, passcode: BSO54 \nVoting members include: \n\n\nPerforming musicians who have participated in at least 50% of full orchestra performances during the 2022-23 season OR at least 30% of full orchestra performances during the 2021-2023 seasons.\nMusic managerial personnel\nIndividual donors of $25 or more\nCorporate donors of $125 or more\n\nThe Annual Meeting is open to the public\, but only members as defined above are allowed to vote. Electronic ballots will be sent the week before the meeting in case you cannot attend in person. Contact us with any questions at bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com\, and we hope to see you on June 20!
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/2023meeting/
LOCATION:City Hall\, 410 N. Morton Street\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47404\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230514T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230514T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20220920T184345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230501T043324Z
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SUMMARY:Imagine: Legends - featuring Firebird and Scheherazade
DESCRIPTION:  \nImagine: Legends – featuring Firebird and Scheherazade\nSunday May 14\, 2023\, 5:00 PM\nBuskirk-Chumley Theater \nMidsummer Night’s Dream Overture\, by Felix Mendelssohn\nSelections from Scheherazade\, by Nikolai Rimsky-Korsakov\nMar de recuerdos (Sea of Memories)\, by Antonio Medellín Fajardo (World Premiere)\nFirebird Suite\, by Igor Stravinsky \n  \nWhere do legends begin?\nThe BSO explores epic mythology as we end our 53rd season with Igor Stravinsky’s Firebird Suite. Rimsky-Korsakov’s Scheherazade will add to the mystique; Mendelssohn’s Midsummer Night’s Dream Overture introduces an element of high fantasy to the program. The premiere of Antonio Medellín Fajardo’s Mar de recuerdos (Sea of Memories) rounds out this evocative\, legendary performance.  \n\nYour ticket includes a 4:00 pre-concert conversation and Q&A with Drs. Alexis Witt and Alejandro Gómez Guillén. \nLastly\, all good things must come to an end. Our conductor of the past 6 seasons\, Alejandro Gómez Guillén\, has accepted a position with theOmaha Symphony. Don’t miss this chance to watch him lead the BSO one last time\, and to wish him well in the next chapter of his career. A special Fanfare reception will be held on  May 13th. More info HERE. \n  \nBuy your Legends tickets here \nAdult: $25 \nStudent w/ID $12 \n18 and under: FREE  \nDoors open at 3:45 PM for open-seating pre-concert conversation\n4:00 PM: Pre-concert conversation with Q+A with Drs. Alexis Witt and Alejandro Gómez Guillén \nDoors open at 4:35 PM for reserved-seating concert\n5:00 PM: Concert (120 runtime\, including 15 minute intermission) \n  \n\n\n\n  \nJoin the BSO on Saturday May 13 for an open rehearsal and reception to say so long and good luck to our Artistic Director and Conductor of the past 6 seasons\, Alejandro Gómez Guillén\, as he prepares to conducts his last concert with the BSO.. \nSaturday\, May 13th\, 2023\, 3:30-6:00 PM \n3:30-4:30 PM: Come watch the Maestro in his element leading the BSO in an open rehearsal for the next day’s Legends concert.\n4:30-600 PM: A reception with snacks and refreshments. \n\nMore info: bloomingtonsymphony.com/fanfare
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/legends/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230513T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230513T180000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
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SUMMARY:A Fanfare Farewell - Open Rehearsal and Reception
DESCRIPTION:Join the BSO to say so long and good luck to our conductor of the past 6 seasons\, Alejandro Gómez Guillén\, as he prepares to conduct his last concert with the BSO as Artistic Director. \nSaturday\, May 13th\, 2023\, 3:30-6:00 PM \n3:30-4:30 PM: Come watch the Maestro in his element leading the BSO in an open rehearsal for the next day’s Legends concert.\n4:30-600 PM: A reception with snacks and refreshments. \nFaith Lutheran Church Gymnasium (map)\n2200 S High St\nBloomington\, IN 47401 \n  \nTickets for the reception are $19.69 in honor of our founding year\, and can be paid by making a donaton online\, or pay at the door with cash\, check\, credit card\, paypal\, venmo. We aren’t accepting RSVPs any more\, but you we still have seats available so come and pay at the door.  \nAnd don’t forget to get your tickets for our concert\, Imagine: Legends\, Sunday May 14\, 5pm at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/fanfare/
LOCATION:Faith Lutheran Church Gym\, 2200 S. High Street\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230305T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230305T190000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20220920T184005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20230225T154209Z
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SUMMARY:Imagine: Legacy - with BSO founder Geoffrey Simon
DESCRIPTION:Buy your Legacy tickets here\n \nRepertoire\nSerenade\, Op. 11\, Mvt. 1\, by Johannes Brahms\nPiano Concerto No. 2\, by Sergei Rachmaninoff\, featuring pianist Ignas Maknickas\nHümn (The Anthem)\, by Hanna Havrylets\nDances of Galanta\, by Zoltán Kodály \n\nDescription:\nHe’s back! Our founder Geoffrey Simon planned to come help us celebrate our 50th season in March 2020\, but we all know how that ended up. Fortunately\, he will join us this March instead for a concert featuring pianist Ignas Maknickas. Come be a part of history as the man who started it all returns to conduct the orchestra he founded in 1969! With guest conductors Geoffrey Simon and Isaac Terceros. \nThe 4:30 pre-concert talk\, led by musicologist Dr. Alexis Witt\, will focus on how the theme of “legacy” applies to each composer on the concert program — Brahms grappling with the legacy of Beethoven’s symphonies and choosing to write his orchestral serenades first as a sort of test-run for a symphony; Rachmaninoff heartbroken over how the Soviets destroy the legacy of the Russia he loved causing him to focus on his piano performance rather than composition; Havyrlets dying on day three of the current Russian invasion of Ukraine because she couldn’t receive medical attention and the legacy of Ukrainian music in the face of Russian erasure; Kodály’s interest in collecting Hungarian folk music to preserve the musical legacy of his homeland \n\nTickets\nAdult: $25\nStudent w/ID $12\nChildren 18 and under: FREE \nBuy your Legacy tickets here\nor at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater box office\, 114 E Kirkwood Ave\, Bloomington
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/legacy/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230303T163000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230303T183000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20230211T215940Z
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SUMMARY:Piano Masterclass with Ignas Maknickas
DESCRIPTION:FREE masterclass open to middle and high-school pianist from Bloomington and surrounding areas. Audience is open to the public. \nApply here to participate in the masterclass \n  \nThe Bloomington Symphony Orchestra (BSO) is excited to welcome concert pianist Ignas Maknickas to Bloomington as part of our upcoming “Imagine: Legacy” concert where he will perform Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 2. Ignas’s impressive biography boasts numerous awards and prizes\, such as “The Queen’s Commendation for Excellence” (the highest-scoring graduate of the Royal Academy of Music\, July 2021)\, First Prize at the XIX Fryderyk Chopin Piano Competition for Youth in Szafarnia\, First Prize at the XX Piano Competition “Young Virtuoso” in Zagreb\, Third Prize at the Aarhus Piano Competition and\, in 2021\, he was the semi-finalist of the Vendome Prize. Ignas has also appeared with orchestras all over the world\, playing everything from Mozart to Chopin. \nDuring his visit to Bloomington\, Ignas has generously offered his time and expertise to lead a masterclass\, coaching young pianists who will receive world-class feedback on their playing. Selected applicants will get to play for Ignas and then receive his help in areas of technique\, expression\, and musicality. This  is a rare opportunity for young performers to learn from a highly-accomplished professional performer who will only be in Bloomington for a short time! \nThe BSO welcomes all interested local (Bloomington and surrounding area) middle- and high-school piano students to apply. Applicants must submit a roughly one-minute video (in any format\, even cell phone video is fine!) of them playing either piano or keyboard. For the application you can play anything you would like – something from a piece you’ve mastered\, a piece you are working on\, or something that you aspire to play! If you are selected\, you will be asked to bring any Classical or non-Classical piece on which you would like to receive Maestro Maknickas’s feedback to a public masterclass held on Friday\, March 3rd\, from 4:30-6:30pm at the Faith Lutheran Church Sanctuary (2200 S. High Street). Selected participants will each get 10-20 minutes of one-on-one time to work exclusively with the maestro himself. This masterclass is FREE and open to the public: parents\, friends\, any interested pianists\, BSO superfans\, or lovers of music are welcome to attend as audience members\, with the request that all attendees be quiet and respectful of the students in the class. \nApplications are due by February 24th\, and we will send details to participants by February 27th. \nAre you (or someone you know) interested in the opportunity to be part of this exciting masterclass? Click here for to submit your application.\, or let us know  if you have questions! bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com \n 
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/ignas/
LOCATION:Faith Lutheran Church Sanctury\, 2200 S. High Street\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47401
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230119T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20230119T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
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LAST-MODIFIED:20230119T011444Z
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SUMMARY:Conversations at FAR: A BSO Chamber Concert
DESCRIPTION:FAR Center for Contemporary Art\nTickets: Adults $12\, under 18 FREE\nBuy tickets at the door\, or save time and pay ahead: BUY TICKETS HERE\n\n  \n\n\n\nOn January 19th\, 7pm\, a BSO Chamber concert will premier Gabriel Lubell’s recently finished piece “Nils Magis Mirandum: Industrial Landscape no. 1” at FAR Center for Contemporary Art. The nonet has 5 movements and each movement depicts a different piece of water infrastructure: the water reclamation wetlands for Melbourne\, an ancient step well India\, aeration fountains in NY\, the oldest continuously working steam pump in the Netherlands\, and water towers in West Africa that gather water from the air.  It is a complex and exciting piece.  Here are some of Gabriel’s words about his process. \n\n\n“As urban society has blossomed\, it has had to confront a morass of challenges: too much water\, too little\, too dirty\, etc. Some solutions have been more elegant and effective than others. Yet all invite a kind of wonder: how does it all work? I find the question all the more poignant against the backdrop of mystery that shades much modern infrastructure. Most facilities are off-limits to the public\, and an awful lot is entirely invisible. What can be seen suggests entire fantasy worlds and mythologies; just how many alligators\, giant goldfish\, or (with gratitude to the X-Files) mutant fluke men live in the sewers? More seriously\, how many lives and hours were given to let our faucets flow? And what goes on in places where they do not?……I wanted to write music that might do some good for the planet\, but didn’t distress people by merely illuminating already known issues. Water infrastructure presented a powerful topic in this regard: as Matthew Gandy put it\, “water lies at the intersection of landscape and infrastructure\, crossing between visible and invisible domains.” Musicalizing its works could therefore provide oblique (and some direct) reminders of our increasingly troubled relationship to the natural world without succumbing to fearmongering or preachiness. At the same time\, it could celebrate the wonderous ingenuity that lies behind our lives\, create emotional connections to the inanimate mediators of our lifeblood\, and encourage new ideas about futures\, pasts\, and places both hidden and awesome.”\n\n\nPersonnel: \nKit Boulding\, violin\n\nEsteban Hernandez Parra\, viola\nScott Sgueglia\, cello\nRon Kadish\, bass\nEric Bowling\, flute\nBritta Goetz\, oboe\nCatherine Marchese\, bassoon\nCarl Weinberg\, clarinet\nChristina Blahovich\, french horn
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/chamberjan19/
LOCATION:FAR Center\, 505 W. Fourth Street\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47404
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221125T170000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221125T200000
DTSTAMP:20260423T180000
CREATED:20220920T183328Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20221107T222446Z
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SUMMARY:Celebrate the Season 5pm and 8pm
DESCRIPTION:Celebrate the Season with the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra at the Buskirk-Chumley Theater. We’ll have two festive and family-friendly shows perfectly framing downtown’s Canopy of Lights. First a slightly shorter concert at 5pm (finishing just in time to catch the Canopy of Lights)\, followed by an expanded 8pm show as a great way to warm up after the lights have been lit. Start your season off with some SPARKLE! \nBuy your Celebrate the Season tickets here. \nAdult: $25\nStudent w/ID $12\nChildren 18 and under: $5
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/cts22/
LOCATION:IN
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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DTSTART;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221023T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/Indiana/Indianapolis:20221023T200000
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SUMMARY:Jazzin' Btown - Imagine: Collaboration - Jazz\, Sax\, and Sibelius
DESCRIPTION:BSO and AAAMC present:\nImagine: Collaboration\nSunday\, October 23\, 2022\nBuskirk-Chumley Theater\, 6pmMickey Tucker’s Spiritual Collage: A Suite for Saxophone Quartet and Orchestra\nNkieru Okoye’s Voices Shouting Out\nJean Sibelius’ Violin Concerto – Elson Koh\, violin\, 2022 BSO Youth Concerto Competition Winner\n\nCLICK HERE TO BUY YOUR TICKETS FOR IMAGINE: COLLABORATION\n($25 adults\, $12 students\, FREE ages 18 and under) \nOR GET A BSO SEASON PASS TO SAVE OVER 12% OFF FULL PRICE!\n \nIndiana University’s Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC) and the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra (BSO) are making musical history. In 1978\, African American jazz pianist and composer Mickey Tucker received the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) grant to compose what he calls his magnum opus\, Spiritual Collage: A Suite for Saxophone Quartet and Orchestra. Inspired by the Negro spiritual\, “I’ve Just Come from the Fountain\,” this work was written for a seventy-piece orchestra innovatively merging classical and jazz musical traditions. While the NEA grant supported composition and part printing processes\, it unfortunately did not fund a culminating performance. As a result\, Tucker stored this masterpiece in his home for forty-plus years\, where it would seemingly never be heard by anyone. Speaking with AAAMC Director Dr. Tyron Cooper\, the eighty-one-year-old composer lamented\, “I don’t think I will ever hear this piece performed in my lifetime.” In 2021\, Tucker and his wife Sheila donated the only hand-written copy of Spiritual Collage\, along with numerous original musical scores\, manuscripts\, photos\, letters\, audio and video recordings and other materials\, establishing the Mickey Tucker collection at AAAMC. Then\, Cooper in collaboration with the BSO’s Artistic Director and Conductor Alejandro Gómez Guillén\, formed a partnership between their respective organizations to normalize musical works by Black composers in Bloomington Symphony Orchestra’s concert seasons\, where recently BSO has presented the Indiana premiere of Florence Price’s Symphony no. 4\, and Dawn Norfleet’s Seed. In keeping with this vision\, the BSO will present the world premiere of Tucker’s Spiritual Collage at the Buskirk Chumley Theater on Sunday\, October 23rd at 6pm EDT.  \nJoining the BSO is a lineup of internationally acclaimed jazz greats including pianist Cyrus Chestnut\, bassist Avery Sharpe\, drummer Ronnie Burrage with saxophonists Gary Bartz\, Greg Osby\, Carol Sudhalter\, and Indianapolis native Rob Dixon. The audience will have an opportunity to meet Mickey and Sheila\, as they both join via live stream from their home in Australia. This live performance will be recorded for the award-winning documentary series AAAMC Speaks\, which brings AAAMC collections alive through episodes highlighting performers\, scholars and industry executives who intersect with the archives’ holdings.  \nIn addition to Tucker’s piece\, other works and artists will be showcased\, such as Voices Shouting Out by African American composer Okoye Nkeiru\, and the BSO 2022 Youth Concerto Competition winner\, Elson Koh\, performing Jean Sibelius’s Violin Concerto in D Minor\, Op. 47. This concert is co-sponsored by IU’s Office of the Provost\, the City of Bloomington\, the Indiana Arts Commission\, IU’s Platform Arts and Humanities Laboratory\, and IU’s College Arts and Humanities Institute. \n\nBuy your Collaboration tickets here.\n\nIndividual concerts:\n\nAdult: $25\nStudent w/ID $12\nChildren 18 and under: Free\n\n\n\nOr get all 4 BSO season tickets now! \n  \n\n\n  \n~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ \nAlso join us for “Engage the Artists” (Saturday\, October 22\, 2022—FAR Center for Contemporary Arts\, 6pm)\nFREE\, Space Limited. RSVP here. Reservations appreciated by not required \nOn Saturday\, October 22 (6pm-8:30pm) at Bloomington’s FAR Center\, the Bloomington community will have an opportunity to “meet the artists.” Moderated by the Director of Indiana University’s Archives of African American Music and Culture Dr. Tyron Cooper\, nationally and internationally acclaimed jazz musicians Greg Osby\, Cyrus Chestnut\, Gary Bartz\, Ronnie Burrage\, Carol Sudhalter\, Avery G. Sharpe\, and Rob Dixon will discuss their backgrounds and careers\, provide a brief masterclass\, and enjoy a community jam session. This event will be FREE and open to the public (space is limited). Musicians who would like to participate in the masterclass and/or jam session will be able to sign up at the door\, which opens at 5:30pm. This event is co-sponsored by IU’s Office of the Provost\, FAR Center\, and the City of Bloomington. \n\n\nJazzin’ B-Town: Discovery Through Music is the umbrella concept for events on October 22nd and 23rd dedicated to fostering meaningful exchange between jazz and classical music traditions as well as Indiana University Bloomington and broader community artists. The above two events will be offered in line with this significant initiative\, which stems from a recent partnership between IU’s Archives of African American Music and Culture and the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra. For more information contact aaamc@indiana.edu or bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com.
URL:https://www.bloomingtonsymphony.com/event/collaboration/
LOCATION:Buskirk-Chumley Theater\, 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue\, Bloomington\, IN\, 47408\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="Bloomington Symphony Orchestra":MAILTO:bso@bloomingtonsymphony.com
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