Bloomington Symphony Orchestra

Since 1969, the Bloomington Symphony Orchestra has been a musical home for those who want to keep their love of music alive. We provide performance opportunities and a real sense of community for musicians from Bloomington and surrounding areas. We also provide ongoing educational opportunities for audiences, students, and the community at large, because we truly feel that music is a gift that’s meant to be shared.  From light-hearted holiday pops shows and children’s concerts to the great masterpieces of orchestral music, our programs educate, enlighten, and entertain audiences of every age and background.

Our Mission: The Bloomington Symphony Orchestra supports and promotes lifelong participation in the performing arts. Through musical collaboration, performance, and education, we aim to have a positive impact on the creative fabric of our community.

Educational Outreach
Children’s Instrument Recovery Program (ChIRP) loans instruments to at-risk families so their children can participate in their school music programs.

Meet the Instruments lets youngsters try all the instruments of the orchestra – from trombones to snare drums to cellos - and get excited about making music for the very first time.

Side-by-Side Concerts pair high school students with orchestral mentors as they prepare and perform major orchestral works.

Youth Concerto Competition provides talented high school students with scholarships and a chance to play as a soloist with the orchestra. Violinist Joshua Bell was one of our first winners.