Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra 

The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (THSO) invites audiences to experience a thrilling and unexpected musical journey with Beethoven & Bluegrass, a bold fusion of classical masterpieces and American-rooted rhythms, on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at Tilson Auditorium on the campus of Indiana State University.

The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra invites audiences to experience the unforgettable music of one of Hollywood’s greatest composers during our John Williams Celebration concert, taking place Saturday, March 28, at Tilson Auditorium at 7:30pm. Featuring some of the most iconic film scores of all time, this highly anticipated concert is nearly sold out and promises an evening of cinematic magic for audiences of all ages! 

The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (THSO) is excited to partner with the ISU School of Music for an Instrument Petting Zoo on Saturday, March 21, 11am-3pm at the Terre Haute Children’s Museum! Children of all ages (and adults!) are welcome to explore, play, and discover the world of music by trying a wide variety of orchestra instruments in a fun, welcoming environment. The event will take place on the third floor of the museum. 

The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (THSO), proudly recognized as Indiana’s oldest professional orchestra, announces a yearlong celebration honoring our 100th anniversary in 2026. The Centennial year highlights the orchestra’s rich artistic legacy, its profound impact on the Wabash Valley, and an exciting vision for the next century of music-making. The celebration includes our History & Legacy Blog, a Centennial Gala event, and a special Centennial Fundraising Campaign.

On March 5th and 6th, 2026, the Terre Haute Symphony League presents their second annual Luminous Strings fundraising event featuring the THSO String Quartet performing music from American Rock Legends such as Journey, Van Halen, Metallica, Bon Jovi, the White Stripes, Imagine Dragons, Guns N’ Roses, and more at The Red Barn. Attendees and performers will be surrounded by hundreds of candles creating a unique atmosphere! Doors open at 6:30pm for the cash bar complete with light desserts and light appetizers. The THSO String Quartet will begin playing by candlelight at 7:30pm. 

The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (THSO) is proud to announce it has been awarded a nationally competitive grant from The Arts Midwest GIG Fund, supported by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA), to launch Musical Chairs, an immersive new experience designed to connect Vigo County high school orchestra students with professional symphonic music. 

On Saturday, February 7, 2026, at 4:00 p.m., the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Roger Kalia invite audiences to experience THSO Presents! – Appalachian Spring, an uplifting chamber concert celebrating the spirit, stories, and soundscapes of America. The performance takes place at Hatfield Hall on the campus of Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology and is part of the orchestra’s popular THSO Presents! Chamber Series. 

The Terre Haute Symphony and the Terre Haute Casino Resort bring Bourbon & Blues to Terre Haute on Friday, January 23, 5pm-9pm, featuring St. Louis Blues artist Brian Curran! Attendees will enjoy bourbon, wine, and spirits tastings from 16 vendors, appetizers, a cash bar, and a bourbon basket raffle with select products from each vendor. All proceeds from the event directly benefit the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra’s mission of providing Great Music! Close to Home in Terre Haute and the Wabash Vally. 

On December 6, 2025, at 3:00pm, the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra will perform their annual holiday concert, Celebrate the Holidays, at Tilson Auditorium featuring vocalist Justin John Moniz and Principal Guest Conductor, David Bowden. The THSO will share holiday favorites including Leroy Anderson’s Bugler’s Holiday, selections from The Nutcracker, I'll Be Home for Christmas, The Christmas Song, a holiday sing-along, a special Hanukkah overture, and more. 

On November 1, 2025, at 7:30pm, the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra presents Rach's Third featuring Van Cliburn International Piano Competition finalist, Fei-Fei, performing Rachmaninov's virtuosic Piano Concerto No. 3 at Tilson Auditorium. The THSO will open the concert with Valerie Coleman’s uplifting Seven O’Clock Shout which is inspired by the tireless efforts of the frontline workers during the COVID-19 pandemic. Following the Coleman, the THSO will perform Shostakovich’s Symphony No. 9 which highlights the virtuosity of the THSO musicians in a witty and satirical work that was despised…