The Terre Haute Symphony League is thrilled to host a fundraiser on Thursday, July 31, 2025 benefitting the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra! Jazz at The Verve will feature trio Jazz Haute performing jazz favorites for a fun and social evening complete with pizza buffet from Scout’s Pizzeria and cash bar hosted by The Verve. Funds raised from this event will benefit the Terre Haute Symphony's free community engagement events during the 2025-2026 season!
Experience the virtuosity of tabla master Sandeep Das in a captivating concerto, followed by the grandeur of Mahler's Symphony No. 1! This concert seamlessly blends Indian classical rhythms with Western symphonic brilliance, offering a unique and enriching musical journey. Plus, a special commission from Composer-in-Residence Dan Powers and the introduction of our new Music Director, Roger Kalia! Don't miss this extraordinary fusion of cultures and sounds! Single tickets on sale August 11.
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.
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!
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!
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!
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Learn about our concerto soloists that will be featured during our THSO Presents! Double Concertos: Twice the Fun! event on March 16, 2025 at 4pm at Hatfield Hall. Tickets are available here or call (812) 242-8476.
On February 6, 2025, at 8:00 pm, the Terre Haute Symphony League presents Luminous Strings featuring the THSO String Quartet, performing British Rock Music showcasing music from artists such as The Beatles, Queen, Verve, Coldplay, Led Zeppelin, Fleetwood Mac, U2, and Florence & The Machine at The Red Barn. Attendees and performers will be surrounded by hundreds of candles creating a unique atmosphere! A cash bar and light desserts will also be provided. All funds raised from ticket sales and sponsorships for this event will support the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, a 501c3 non-profit organization.
On December 7, 2024, at 7:30pm, the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, conducted by David Bowden, will perform their annual holiday concert, The Gift of Music, at Tilson Auditorium. Abigail Baggott, a delightful, charismatic singer, joins the THSO as they perform holiday favorites, including Leroy Anderson’s Sleigh Ride, a jazzy Charleston Christmas, O Holy Night, Little Drummer Boy, a holiday sing-along, and a surprise Hanukkah clarinet feature.
On Wednesday, December 4, 2024, at 2 p.m., the Terre Haute Symphony Brass Quintet will share Seasonal Sounds at Ivy Tech Terre Haute’s Oakley Auditorium featuring your favorite tunes to kick off the holiday season. This concert is free and open to the public!
Activities are made possible in part by Arts Illiana, the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.
