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Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra 

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Clay County Chamber Series: THSO String Quartet
Oct 8
Clay County Chamber Series: THSO String Quartet

The THSO is thrilled to partner with the Wabash Valley Community Foundation to bring chamber ensembles featuring THSO musicians to Clay County during the 25-26 season! Ensembles will visit Clay County Elementary Schools and share public performances for Clay County residents. The THSO String Quartet is coming to Brazil, IN! Join us on Wednesday October 8 at 6pm at the First Presbyterian Church of Brazil for an uplifting recital featuring the music of Beethoven. This concert is FREE and open to the public!

Westminster Symphony Sundays: Impressaria Winds
Oct 19
Westminster Symphony Sundays: Impressaria Winds

The THSO is thrilled to present Symphony Sundays, a free chamber music concert series, at Westminster Village in the Community Center. Performances are 45-60 minutes in length and are open to the public. Join us each month for an afternoon of wonderful music performed by our THSO musicians!

OLLI Presentation: Exploring Concert Repertoire - Rach's Third
Oct 24
OLLI Presentation: Exploring Concert Repertoire - Rach's Third

Join members of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, as they preview their November 1 performance, Rach’s Third! Renowned for her technical prowess and emotive playing, world-class pianist Fei-Fei brings “Rach 3” to life with passion and precision. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 highlights the virtuosity of our THSO musicians in this witty and satirical work that was despised and censured by Soviet critics after its premiere. Valerie Coleman’s Seven O’Clock Shout provides an uplifting opener inspired by the tireless efforts of frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Piano Recital Featuring Fei-Fei
Oct 31
Piano Recital Featuring Fei-Fei

Join THSO Guest Artist Fei-Fei for a special solo piano recital at Westminster Village on Friday October 31 prior to her performance with the THSO during Rach’s Third! Fei-Fei will share a program of her favorites works for piano and provide a sneak peek of Rachmaninoff’s Piano Concerto No. 3. This event is free and open to the public!

Rach's Third
Nov 1
Rach's Third

Renowned for her technical prowess and emotive playing, world-class pianist Fei-Fei brings “Rach 3” to life with passion and precision. Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 highlights the virtuosity of our THSO musicians in this witty and satirical work that was despised and censured by Soviet critics after its premiere. Valerie Coleman’s Seven O’clock Shout provides an uplifting opener inspired by the tireless efforts of frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Westminster Symphony Sundays: THSO Brass Quintet
Nov 9
Westminster Symphony Sundays: THSO Brass Quintet

The THSO is thrilled to present Symphony Sundays, a free chamber music concert series, at Westminster Village in the Community Center. Performances are 45-60 minutes in length and are open to the public. Join us each month for an afternoon of wonderful music performed by our THSO musicians!

Celebrate the Holidays
Dec 6
Celebrate the Holidays

Enjoy an evening of joyful melodies and heartwarming classics that capture the magic of the season with the THSO and vocalist Justin John Moniz! The THSO welcomes back retired Artistic Director, David Bowden, in his new role as Principal Guest Conductor!

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Bourbon & Blues
Jan 23
Bourbon & Blues

Join the THSO for an evening of bourbon tastings and live music performed by St. Louis Blues artist Brian Curran at the Terre Haute Casino on January 23, 2026! Enjoy exclusive tastings from multiple bourbon brands complete with heavy appetizers and a cash bar. All proceeds go directly to benefitting the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra’s mission of providing Great Music! Close to Home.

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THSO Presents! - Appalachian Spring
Feb 7
THSO Presents! - Appalachian Spring

Join us for a joyful afternoon of chamber music that celebrates the spirit, stories, and soundscapes of America. Aaron Copland’s Appalachian Spring for 13 instruments is the centerpiece of this program with its radiant optimism and pastoral grace. John Williams’ Air and Simple Gifts offers a poignant blend of tradition and cinematic lyricism. George Gershwin’s tender Lullaby reveals the composer’s early gift for melody and charm. Ascending Bird, arranged by Colin Jacobsen, takes us on a transcendent journey through Persian folklore, while Valerie Coleman’s Portraits of Langston paints vivid musical scenes inspired by the poetry of Langston Hughes. This diverse program weaves together classical, folk, jazz, and contemporary influences, inviting listeners into a rich and reflective musical landscape.

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OLLI Presentation: A Century in Review - 100 Years of the THSO
Feb 20
OLLI Presentation: A Century in Review - 100 Years of the THSO

The THSO is celebrating our 100th season as the oldest professional symphony in Indiana! Join us for a special review of the THSO’s first 100 years and a peak at what the orchestra has planned for its next century as the Wabash Valley’s premiere professional symphony.

Luminous Strings: American Rock Legends for String Quartet by Candlelight
Mar 5
Luminous Strings: American Rock Legends for String Quartet by Candlelight

The Terre Haute Symphony League is excited to bring back Luminous Strings for TWO shows on Thursday, March 5, 2026 and Friday, March 6, 2026 at The Red Barn in Terre Haute, IN! Experience a live string quartet performing arrangements of your favorite rock and pop bands surrounded by candlelight. Plus, enjoy a cash bar featuring signature cocktails, light desserts, and appetizers. Doors open at 6:30pm. Concert begins at 7:30pm.

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OLLI Presentation: Exploring Concert Repertoire - John Williams Celebration
Mar 13
OLLI Presentation: Exploring Concert Repertoire - John Williams Celebration

Star Wars, Harry Potter, Jurassic Park, oh my! Members of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra will share a preview of their March 28, 2026 concert, John Williams Celebration, featuring the music of one of Hollywood’s most prolific movie score composers. From the thrilling themes of Star Wars and Indiana Jones to the enchanting melodies of Harry Potter, this concert promises an unforgettable journey through cinematic history. Audiences are in for an evening of musical brilliance and nostalgia!

Westminster Symphony Sundays: Soprano, Clarinet & Piano
Mar 15
Westminster Symphony Sundays: Soprano, Clarinet & Piano

The THSO is thrilled to present Symphony Sundays, a free chamber music concert series, at Westminster Village in the Community Center. Performances are 45-60 minutes in length and are open to the public. Join us each month for an afternoon of wonderful music performed by our THSO musicians!

John Williams Celebration
Mar 28
John Williams Celebration

Experience the magic of John Williams' iconic compositions at a live concert! From the thrilling themes of Star Wars and Indiana Jones to the enchanting melodies of Harry Potter, this event promises an unforgettable journey through cinematic history. Join us for an evening of musical brilliance and nostalgia! Plus, dress up as your favorite movie character featured in a John Williams score!

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Westminster Symphony Sundays: String Quartet
Apr 19
Westminster Symphony Sundays: String Quartet

The THSO is thrilled to present Symphony Sundays, a free chamber music concert series, at Westminster Village in the Community Center. Performances are 45-60 minutes in length and are open to the public. Join us each month for an afternoon of wonderful music performed by our THSO musicians!

OLLI Presentation: Exploring Concert Repertoire - Beethoven & Bluegrass
Apr 24
OLLI Presentation: Exploring Concert Repertoire - Beethoven & Bluegrass

Join members of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, as they preview the THSO’s May 2, 2026, Beethoven & Bluegrass. Experience an extraordinary fusion of classical and blues music! Delight in the Bluegrass style of Seyfried’s Double Concerto for Two Violins featuring brothers Nikki and Timothy Chooi and the soulful rhythms of Clarice Assad’s Baião N’ Blues, culminating in the timeless beauty of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. This unique concert promises a captivating and unforgettable musical exploration!

Beethoven & Bluegrass
May 2
Beethoven & Bluegrass

Experience an extraordinary fusion of classical and blues music! Delight in the Bluegrass style of Seyfried’s Double Concerto for Two Violins and the soulful rhythms of Clarice Assad’s Baião N’ Blues, culminating in the timeless beauty of Beethoven's Symphony No. 7. This unique concert promises a captivating and unforgettable musical exploration!

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Westminster Symphony Sundays: 10° Trio
May 17
Westminster Symphony Sundays: 10° Trio

The THSO is thrilled to present Symphony Sundays, a free chamber music concert series, at Westminster Village in the Community Center. Performances are 45-60 minutes in length and are open to the public. Join us each month for an afternoon of wonderful music performed by our THSO musicians!

Westminster Symphony Sundays: Angelus Duo
Jun 28
Westminster Symphony Sundays: Angelus Duo

The THSO is thrilled to present Symphony Sundays, a free chamber music concert series, at Westminster Village in the Community Center. Performances are 45-60 minutes in length and are open to the public. Join us each month for an afternoon of wonderful music performed by our THSO musicians!

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THSO Presents! Divine Interludes — A Celebration of Beauty in Sound and Space
THSO Presents! Divine Interludes — A Celebration of Beauty in Sound and Space

On Sunday October 5, 2025 at 4pm, the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra is delighted to return to the Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods for an afternoon of beautiful chamber music featuring THSO Principal Strings and Principal Woodwinds. Divine Interludes will celebrate the beauty of music performed in a venue renowned for its cathedral-like architecture and superb acoustics, offering audiences a rich and intimate musical experience…

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THSO Names New Concertmaster, Michael Chu
THSO Names New Concertmaster, Michael Chu

The Terre Haute Symphony is pleased to announce the appointment of Michael Chu as the THSO’s new Concertmaster beginning September 2025! Born and raised in Minnesota, Michael Chu is both an active performer and music educator. Michael is a graduate of the University of Minnesota - Twin Cities, where he received his B.M. in Violin Performance and Music Education as a student of Sally O’Reilly. He later went on to receive his M.M. in Violin Performance from the San Francisco Conservatory of Music as a student of Chen Zhao.

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THSO Opens 100th Season with Sandeep Das and Roger Kalia
THSO Opens 100th Season with Sandeep Das and Roger Kalia

On September 13, 2025 at 7:30pm the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (THSO) is excited to open their 100th season as the oldest professional symphony in Indiana with Table & Titan featuring Indian tabla master Sandeep Das and the debut of Roger Kalia as Music Director!

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Symphony League hosts Jazz at The Verve on July 31
Symphony League hosts Jazz at The Verve on July 31

On July 31, 2025, at 6:00pm, the Terre Haute Symphony League presents Jazz at the Verve featuring trio Jazz Haute with THSO Principal Trombone Randy Mitchell, guitarist Brent McPike, and bassist Todd Gallagher at The Verve in Downtown Terre Haute! Join the THSO as we kick off our 100th season as the oldest professional symphony in Indiana with a fun and social evening complete with jazz music, pizza buffet, and cash bar.

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David Bowden to Perform Final Concert as THSO Artistic Director
David Bowden to Perform Final Concert as THSO Artistic Director

On May 3, 2025 at 7:30pm the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra’s Conductor of 28 years, David Bowden, will step onto the podium for the last time as Artistic Director of the THSO during David’s Finale at Tilson Auditorium prior to his retirement from the orchestra at the end of June. The THSO will perform one of David’s favorite works, Rachmaninoff's Symphony No. 2, alongside Tchaikovsky’s famous Piano Concerto No. 1 featuring world-class pianist Sean Chen. Sean Chen most recently performed with the THSO in November 2019 and received rave reviews. The concert will open with Lumbye’s fun and energetic Champagne Galop, complete with cork pop! 

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THSO Awarded Two Grants from WVCF to Serve Vigo and Clay Counties
THSO Awarded Two Grants from WVCF to Serve Vigo and Clay Counties

The Wabash Valley Community Foundation has awarded the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra $11,000 to launch two new community engagement and education programs in Vigo County and Clay County beginning in Summer 2025. The THSO submitted two project grant applications that partner with the YMCA and Camp Navigate in Vigo County and Clay County Community Schools to share educational performances by small ensembles of THSO musicians for students.

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THSO Announces 100th Season as Oldest Professional Orchestra in Indiana
THSO Announces 100th Season as Oldest Professional Orchestra in Indiana

The Tere Haute Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce our 2025-2026 Season, Celebrate 100!, which will celebrate our 100th season as the oldest professional symphony orchestra in Indiana and welcome our new Music Director, Roger Kalia. The THSO’s 25-26 Season will feature Indian Tabla master Sandeep Das in a virtuosic concerto alongside Mahler’s massive Symphony No. 1 “Titan”, world-class pianist Fei-Fei performing Rachmaninoff’s gorgeous Piano Concerto No. 3, the return of David Bowden for our annual holiday concert in his new role as Principal Guest Conductor, a celebration of John Williams’ most beloved movie scores, and brothers Nikki and Timothy Chooi performing a Bluegrass inspired Double Concerto for two violins. 

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THSO Honors David Bowden with Gala Event on June 7
THSO Honors David Bowden with Gala Event on June 7

The THSO is honored to celebrate Dr. David Bowden's 28-year legacy with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra during Bravo Maestro! on June 7, 2025 at the Terre Haute Convention Center for an elegant dinner and cabaret performance with singer and pianist Tony DeSare. Join the THSO for a final evening with Dr. Bowden as we say thank you for his leadership, artistic vision, and community impact prior to his retirement.

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Terre Haute Symphony Brings Decades of Pop to Tilson Auditorium
Terre Haute Symphony Brings Decades of Pop to Tilson Auditorium

On March 29 at 7:30pm, the Terre Haute Symphony brings Broadway star Dan Domenech to Tilson Auditorium for Decades of Pop! Experience your favorite rock and pop songs by Queen, Journey, Michael Jackson, Led Zeppelin, The Beatles, and more. The concert will be conducted by the THSO’s incoming Artistic Director-Designate, Roger Kalia, who will begin his tenure in July 2025 following David Bowden’s retirement. 

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THSO Presents Double Concertos at Hatfield Hall March 16
THSO Presents Double Concertos at Hatfield Hall March 16

On March 16, 2025, at 4pm, the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra will host “Double Concertos: Twice the Fun!” conducted by David Bowden as part of their THSO Presents! Chamber Series at Hatfield Hall on the campus of Rose-Hulman. The concert will feature five virtuosic soloists from the THSO performing stunning double concertos including J.S. Bach’s beautiful Concerto for Oboe and Violin, the brilliant Concerto for Flute and Harp by W.A. Mozart, and Paul Whear’s moving Elegy for MLK, Jr., for Oboe and English Horn. Samuel Barber’s familiar Adagio for Strings rounds out this 75-minute program.

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