2021 Youth Concerto Competition — Submission Deadline

The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is accepting applications for its annual Youth Concerto Competition. Deadline to apply is 11:59pm EDT, Sunday, August 1, 2021.  Apply here: 2021 BSO YCC Application Eligibility: 1. Entrants can include any instrumental musician up to high school graduates of Spring 2021, and must be under 20 years old as of August 1, […]

Together Again

Switchyard Park Main Stage 1601 S Rogers St, Bloomington, IN, United States

Click here to view the program. The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra is back together again! Join us as we launch our 52nd season: Resilient. The orchestra will play some favorite selections from concerts in the past and special guest Mayor John Hamilton will take a turn with the conductor’s baton for one piece. Come meet Cooper […]

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Zoom Discussion with the BSO and Dr. Marquese Carter

Zoom

In advance of the BSO's "Wade in the Water" concert at the BCT on Sunday, featuring works by Florence Price, we are giving prospective audience members (and anyone else who is interested) the chance to learn more about this fascinating composer and her work. Please join us and our special guest Dr. Marquese Carter (they/them) […]

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BSO Panel Discussion

Zoom

In anticipation of the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra's concert on Sunday, we will host an informal panel to discuss the inclusion of Black composers and musicians within (and without) Western musical traditions, and more. JOIN THE DISCUSSION VIA ZOOM OR FACEBOOK LIVE. Panelists include: Shenika John Jordan Road Manager, African American Choral Ensemble Andre Jamal Cardine Jr. Indiana […]

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Wade in the Water: Exploring Florence Price’s Symphony No. 4 & art songs

Buskirk-Chumley Theater 114 E. Kirkwood Avenue, Bloomington, IN, United States

  Click here to view the digital version of the printed program, including program notes and art song texts       In collaboration with the Archives of African American Music and Culture (AAAMC), the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra presents "Wade in the Water: Exploring Florence Price’s 4th Symphony and art songs". Included in the program is a guest […]