Back by popular demand, the THSO is thrilled to return to the gorgeous Church of the Immaculate Conception at Saint Mary-of-the-Woods on October 5, 2025 at 4pm! This cathedral-like structure is an astonishingly beautiful space with superb acoustics. The 75-minute program will feature beautiful chamber music performed by THSO Principal Strings and Principal Woodwinds.

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The THSO is excited to partner with Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology’s Discovery Music Series at the White Chapel for an afternoon of chamber music by Bach, Haydn, and Brahms! Join us at 5pm on Sunday, September 28 for a chamber recital featuring our THSO String Quartet and Principal Clarinet Samantha Johnson-Helms. Admission is free and open to the public!

Want an excuse to leave the office early on a Wednesday? Join Music Director Roger Kalia and the THSO at The Terminal for our first Symphony Happy Hour on Wednesday September 24, 4pm-5:30pm! Beginning at 4pm, grab a drink and meet in the private back room for a conversation lead by Roger Kalia and Executive Director Samantha Johnson-Helms. Or, join us for an informal Meet and Greet at 5pm in the bar!

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!

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.

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Get to know the THSO’s new Music Director, Dr. Roger Kalia, during this must-see presentation for fans of the symphony! In this presentation, Dr. Kalia will share his musical background and inspirations for pursuing a career in orchestral music plus his artistic vision for the THSO and thoughts on the future of orchestras in the United States. Dr. Kalia will also share an introduction to the THSO’s opening concert Tabla & Titan on September 13, 2025. Learn more about Roger at www.rogerkalia.com.

We are thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with the Indiana State University School of Music for a chamber wind concert on Sunday, September 7th conducted by ISU Director and Bands and THSO Board Member, Eric Scott!

Join us on Sunday, September 7th at 4:00pm in University Hall for an afternoon of wonderful music. Admission is free!

Join Dr. David Chapman, THSO Board President, at the Vigo County History Center for an exploration of the first 100 years of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, from its visionary leaders and creative artists to its generous supporters and strategic partners. The path to becoming Indiana’s oldest orchestra was rarely easy, marked by resilience, reinvention, and community spirit. This remarkable story traces a century of growth for both the orchestra and the city it calls home. Admission is free to History Center members and OLLI Members. Adult admission is $7 and seniors $6.

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Join members of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, as they preview the THSO’s opening concert of the 2025-2026 season, Tabla & Titan, on September 13, 2025. The concert features Indian tabla master Sandeep Das in a captivating concerto, followed by the grandeur of Mahler's Symphony No. 1 “Titan.” The concert will seamlessly blend 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!

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!

The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to present a preview of our 2025-2026 season with members of the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI)! Join Executive Director and Principal Clarinet, Dr. Samantha Johnson-Helms, for an afternoon of the repertoire, guest artists, and exciting new programming for the THSO’s 100th season as the oldest professional symphony in the state of Indiana.

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!

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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!

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!

The THSO is honored to celebrate Dr. David Bowden's 28-year legacy with the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra 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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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!

Full of passion, lyricism, and technical bravura, this concerto became Tchaikovsky’s first work to achieve widespread acclaim this side of the Atlantic. This inspirational program also features Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony, a masterwork recognized for its gorgeous melodies and triumphant conclusion. You may hear the pop of a cork as the concert opens!

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Join Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra members as they preview the repertoire on David Bowden’s finale concert with the THSO prior to his retirement. Full of passion, lyricism, and technical bravura, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 was his first work to achieve widespread acclaim this side of the Atlantic. This inspirational program also features Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony, a masterwork recognized for its gorgeous melodies and triumphant conclusion. You may hear the pop of a cork as the concert opens with Lumbye’s Campagne Galop! This session promises to be interesting to all music lovers, but it is a “must-attend” class for those who will attend the concert on May 3, 2025.

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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!

This crossover eclectic show with vocalist Dan Domenech includes jazz selections by Duke Ellington and songs from the Wizard of Oz. The concert will then move on to a variety of pop hits. The artists/composers include Frank Sinatra, The Beatles, Led Zeppelin, Freddie Mercury, Journey, Michael Jackson, and Pharrell Williams. The THSO will welcome our Artistic Director-Designate, Dr. Roger Kalia, to the podium for Decades of Pop.

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The THSO is thrilled to share our annual music education program with over 3,000 Wabash Valley elementary students on March 25, 2025 at Tilson Auditorium on the campus of Indiana State University! Register by clicking the link below. This concert is not open to the public.

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Our fabulous musicians are featured in stunning double concertos including Bach’s beautiful Concerto for Oboe and Violin, the brilliant Concerto for Flute and Harp by Mozart, and Paul Whear’s moving Elegy for MLK, Jr., for Oboe and English Horn. Barber’s familiar Adagio for Strings rounds out this 75-minute program.

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Join members of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra as they preview music from the THSO’s upcoming concert titled “Double Concertos: Twice the Fun!” Our fabulous musicians are featured in stunning double concertos including Bach’s beautiful Concerto for Oboe and Violin, the brilliant Concerto for Flute and Harp by Mozart, and Paul Whear’s moving Elegy for MLK, Jr., for Oboe and English Horn. Barber’s familiar Adagio for Strings rounds out this 75-minute program. This session promises to be interesting to all music lovers, but it is a “must-attend” class for those who will attend the concert on March 16, 2025.

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Dr. Jennifer Kirby from the Terre Haute Symphony leads an exploration of how Ancient Western Music has been reconstructed through various forms of art. The course delves into the music of Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, tracing its evolution into the music of today. Artwork from museums around the world reveals the instruments used and their societal roles. By pairing iconography with written works from figures like Homer and Plato, a vivid picture of music in European antiquity emerges. The course also examines the oldest written musical examples, rare surviving instruments, and reconstructions using modern copies and voice.

This event has been cancelled, but we hope to reschedule next season!

The Terre Haute Symphony League is excited to host Luminous Strings on Thursday, February 6, 2025, 7:30-9:30pm at The Red Barn in Terre Haute, IN! Experience a live string quartet performing arrangements of your favorite British Rock Bands surrounded by candlelight. Doors open at 7pm for the cash bar and light desserts. Concert begins at 8pm.

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David Bowden invites you to experience The Gift of Music from your THSO during this traditional season of giving.  Abigail Baggott, a delightful, charismatic singer, joins us as we 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 clarinet feature! This concert sells out quickly, so secure your season tickets soon!

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The THSO Brass Quintet returns to Ivy Tech! Join our Principal brass musicians for an afternoon of your favorite holiday tunes at Oakley Auditorium on Wednesday December 4, 2024 at 2pm. This concert is FREE and open to the public! We are especially pleased to welcome Ivy Tech students and their families for an afternoon of Seasonal Sounds!

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!

Dr. David Bowden has directed the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra since 1997 and will be retiring at the end of the 2024-25 season after completing 28 years at the helm of the orchestra. In this special presentation for the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute (OLLI) at Indiana State University, Maestro Bowden will debrief the THSO’s November 2 concert, Heroism & Hope, as he provides a fascinating behind-the-scenes look at what it is like to be the Artistic Director and Conductor of a professional orchestra. While conducting the orchestra is the most notable part of the duties of the conductor, music-lovers are often shocked to learn that 95% of a conductor’s time is spent on non-musical, administrative activities. For fans of the orchestra, this is a must-attend Wednesday Presentation as Maestro Bowden pulls back the curtain on the life of a symphony conductor.

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Brahms’ glorious Third Symphony is a hidden gem, an odd mix of heroism, formal rigor, and emotional depth that sets it apart. Writing in the picturesque town of Wiesbaden on the Rhine River, Brahms incorporated his personal motto, “Frei aber froh” (Free but happy) throughout the piece.

Written as Stalin’s Great Terror campaign made music a matter of life and death for Soviet composers, Shostakovich’s Fifth Symphony is a searing search for hope in a time of darkness and oppression.

Repertoire

Shostakovich - Festive Overture

Brahms - Symphony No. 3

Shostakovich - Symphony No. 5

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