Founded in 1969, the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is a musical home for Southern Indiana residents who want to keep their love of music alive. The BSO promotes a lifelong appreciation of music through the performance of orchestral repertoire and outreach to the community in Bloomington and south-central Indiana. The BSO has a strong commitment to programming a wide range of both traditional classical repertoire and lesser-known works from the whole range of orchestral history, with a special focus on underrepresented composers.

Upcoming Events

Free Concert at Switchyard Park
The BSO kicks off its 57th season with a FREE concert at the Switchyard Park Main Stage.
August 30 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
250 Years of the USA – Concert at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Join the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra for a celebration of 250 years of America! Tickets on sale soon.
November 1 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Celebrate the Season with the BSO, 5pm and 8pm at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Kick off the holidays with the BSO’s much-loved Celebrate the Season concert! Tickets on sale soon. 5pm or 8pm showings.
November 27
Celebrate the Season with the BSO, at Tivoli Theatre in Spencer
Kick off the holidays with the BSO’s much-loved Celebrate the Season concert at Spencer’s historic Tivoli Theatre! Tickets on sale soon.
December 8 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
DIY Symphony with Bridges Youth Orchestra – at Buskirk-Chumley Theater
Join the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra for a side-by-side performance with the Bridges Mayo Youth Orchestra! Tickets on sale soon.
March 7, 2027 @ 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm

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BSO News

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Jul 26

Introducing new BSO Music Director – Michael Patterson

Michael Patterson Michael Patterson, a Puerto Rican conductor and pianist, is known for his energetic leadership, positive rehearsal culture, and...

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Jun 26

Now hiring – Asst Production Manager

Looking for an Assistant Production Manager to help with the set up and tear of down of weekly rehearsals. Job...

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Jun 26

Beethoven 9 concert video now available

Thanks to contributions from generous supporters, we were able to get a professional recording of our Beethoven 9 concert at...

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May 26

“‘Greatest of symphonies’ at IU’s MAC with Bloomington Symphony Orchestra”, Herald-Times article

by Connie Shakalis, for the Herald-Times, April 30, 2026, Updated May 1, 2026, 3:15 p.m. ET (link to article on...

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Mar 26

“Bloomington Symphony Orchestra blends traditional Japanese music with western composers”, IDS article

By Stella Klaus, Mar 9, 2026 8:53 pm · Updated Mar 9, 2026 8:55 pm (link to IDS article) Nearly 50 musicians filled the...

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Feb 26

Looking for Beethoven 9 Singers

On May 16, 2026, the Bloomington Symphony will perform Beethoven's 9th Symphony at IU's Musical Arts Center, along with a...

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Jan 26

Job Opening: Production Stage Manager

Job title: Production Stage Manager Job description:The BSO production stage manager assumes the primary role for all matters involving performance space,...

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Jan 26

Announcing 2026 BSO Youth Concerto Competition Winner Ella Hightower, and runner-up Alina Sukolina

We are thrilled to announce violinst Ella Hightower as winner of the 2026 BSO Youth Concerto Competition. On March 8,...

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Dec 25

Job Opening: Music Director starting Fall 2026

Job Application Job title:Bloomington Symphony Orchestra Music Director Duties and responsibilities:The Music Director reports to the board of directors and...