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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

  • Once Upon a Midnight

    Season and Single Tickets Available Now! What are nightmares made of? Dancing skeletons, ghoulish visions, witches soaring through the night sky – face your fears with the Bloomington Symphony at

    October 20 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
  • Celebrate the Season at the BCT – 5pm

    Season and Single Tickets Available HERE Join the BSO for a treasured tradition as we celebrate the holiday season with two concerts. Our 5pm early show is perfect for families

    November 29 @ 5:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  • Celebrate the Season at the BCT – 8pm

    Season and Single Tickets Available HERE Join the BSO for a treasured tradition as we celebrate the holiday season with two concerts. Our 5pm early show is perfect for families

    November 29 @ 8:00 pm - 9:30 pm
  • Celebrate the Season at the Tivoli

    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

    December 3 @ 7:00 pm - 8:00 pm
  • American Voices for All Times

    Season and Single Tickets Available HERE Take a tour of the American musical landscape with the BSO and our partners from the Bridges Youth Orchestra and the IU Archives of

    March 9, 2025 @ 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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BSO News

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Jul 22

Job posting – BSO Production Manager

Production Manager Needed We all know Bloomington is an amazing place to live and work. We’ve got great weather, a...
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May 22

BSO presents Gala-ctic celebration of sci-fi in music and dress

Link to Herald-Times article by Connie Shakalis Guest columnist Three opportunities are coming to see and hear the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra: matinee...
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Apr 22

BSO Announces 2022 Youth Concerto Competition Winner, Elson Koh, violin

Violinist Elson Koh, (pictured below) has won the 2022 Bloomington Symphony Orchestra Youth Concerto Competition and will be joining the...
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Oct 21

Press Release: Wade in the Water

On Sunday, October 24, at 5:00 p.m., the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra will present Wade in the Water at the Buskirk-Chumley...
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Aug 21

The H-T: Symphony concert in Switchyard Park to feature Youth Concerto contest winner, mayor

Original Herald Times article here BSO concert to feature youth concerto contest winner on violin, mayor on baton by Connie...
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Jul 20

BSO Announces Winner of 2020 Youth Concerto Competition

Each spring, the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra hosts an annual Youth Concerto Competition, which is open to middle and high school...
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Mar 20

Beethoven Birthday Bash Update

Dear Bloomington Symphony Orchestra patrons and supporters: As you may have heard, health authorities are discouraging large gatherings at the...
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Nov 19

Peter Jacobi Preview: Celebrate the Season

  Music Beat: Celebrate The Season By Peter Jacobi H-T columnist Nov 24, 2019 Updated Nov 25, 2019 One of...
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