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Diamond Sponsor
Principal Guest Conductor Sponsor
Stephanie Salter in memory of Bill Fenoglio
Bronze Sponsors
Terre Haute Woman's Department Club
Enjoy an afternoon 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!
Street Closures for the Light Your Way Christmas Parade:
Date/Time: 2 PM to 10 PM, 12/06/2025
Wabash Avenue: closed from 3rd Street to 9th Street
9th Street: closed from Wabash Avenue to Cherry Street
Cherry Street: closed from 7th Street to 9th Street
4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th Streets: closed from Ohio Street to Cherry Street
Holiday Brunch Buffet
Join us for a special holiday brunch prior to the concert! Our Holiday Brunch Buffet will be served at 1:00pm in the Heritage Ballroom, right next door to Tilson Auditorium in Tirey Hall on the campus of Indiana State University. Reservations are only $30.
Holiday Brunch reservations and Concert Tickets are SOLD SEPARATELY.
Learn more by clicking below!
Concert Conversations
Listen to Principal Guest Conductor, Dr. David Bowden, discuss the repertoire performed on this concert and interview our guest artists during Concert Conversations in the Heritage Ballroom in Tirey Hall on the campus of Indiana State University before the concert at 2:15pm. FREE to all concert ticket holders!
Parking
The THSO provides complimentary parking in the ISU Parking Garage located at 750 Cherry Street. We recommend arriving early!
Accessible Parking Service
Patrons with accessibility needs may reserve a parking spot in the Visitor’s Lot for concerts at Tilson Auditorium. Golf carts will run beginning at 12:00pm and after the concert to transport patrons to and from cars in the Visitor Lot and the elevator entry at Tilson Auditorium. Click here to learn more.
Accessible Entry and Drop-Off
To access the elevator at Tilson, patrons may use the service drive between Tirey Hall and Fairbanks Hall off 7th Street. Signage will be posted to help guide you. Please note the elevator only goes to the first level of Tilson and does not go to the balcony seats. Click the button below to view a Google Map view of the service drive location. ACCESSIBLE ENTRY MAP
Cash Bar | 12:30pm through Intermission
Patrons who arrive early can enjoy Bloody Mary’s and Mimosas at the cash bar located in the McKee Family Heritage Lounge before the show! Cash bar opens at 12:30pm and will remain open through intermission. Patrons may also reserve a beverage for intermission by pre-paying for drinks at the Cash Bar before the concert. It's the best way to skip the line! Please note that ISU does not allow drinks in the auditorium.
Will Call and Ticket Window | 2:00pm
The Will Call and Ticket Windows will open at 2:00pm in the lobby of Tilson Auditorium. Patrons may visit the Ticket Window to request tickets be reprinted (in case you forgot yours at home!)