THSO & ISU School of Music Partner with Terre Haute Children’s Museum for Instrument Petting Zoo

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. 

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Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra Celebrates 100th Anniversary in 2026 with Gala, Blog, and more

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.

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Terre Haute Symphony League Hosts Luminous Strings on March 5th and 6th

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. 

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THSO Awarded Grant from Arts Midwest and NEA to Launch New “Musical Chairs” Program for Vigo County High School Students

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. 

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THSO Presents Appalachian Spring at Hatfield Hall on February 7

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

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