THSO Announces 2026-2027 Season: Centennial Sounds
The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra and Music Director Roger Kalia proudly announce the 2026-2027 Season titled Centennial Sounds, marking 100 years of symphonic music since the orchestra’s founding in 1926! This landmark season brings together beloved masterworks, exceptional guest artists, and programs that honor both tradition and innovation, all while celebrating the community that has supported the THSO for a century.
The season opens in high drama and lyric beauty with Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, featuring violinist Eunice Kim, followed by the emotional depth of Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6. November’s genre‑blending program pairs Brahms’ radiant Symphony No. 2 with mandolin virtuoso Solly Burton and friends, who bring Bluegrass energy to the concert hall. In December, the orchestra marks our 100th anniversary with The Roaring Holidays, a sparkling, 1920s‑inspired celebration featuring Terre Haute native Caroline Goodwin. Spring brings Game On! Music of Sports and Champions*, led by Principal Guest Conductor and Conductor Laureate David Bowden, before the season concludes with a glamorous masquerade‑themed finale spotlighting Principal Flute Angela Reynolds and concluding in thrilling fashion with Berlioz’s electrifying Symphonie Fantastique. Join us as we celebrate our history, artistry, and an exciting future ahead!
*Please note a change in our April 3, 2027 concert repertoire from what was originally announced on March 28, 2026 due to a scheduling conflict. We are excited to welcome guest conductor David Bowden for “Game On! The Music of Sports & Champions.” We have moved “The Triple & The Transcendent” featuring Vaughan Williams’ Symphony No. 5 and the Rawlins Piano Trio performing the Beethoven Triple Concerto to our 2027-2028 Season with Music Director Roger Kalia.
Eunice Kim, violin
Mendelssohn & Tchaik
September 26, 2026 | 7:30PM
Tilson Auditorium
Experience the vibrant energy of Quinn Mason’s A Joyous Trilogy, a fresh and uplifting opening to the season. Violinist Eunice Kim brings brilliance and lyricism to Mendelssohn’s beloved Violin Concerto. The evening culminates in Tchaikovsky’s powerful Symphony No. 6, a masterpiece of emotional depth and dramatic intensity.
Repertoire
Quinn Mason - Selections from A Joyous Trilogy
Felix Mendelssohn - Violin Concerto
Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky - Symphony No. 6
Solly Burton, mandolin
Plucked: Mandolin Journeys from Bluegrass to Brahms
November 7, 2026 | 7:30PM
Tilson Auditorium
Michael Abels’ Delights & Dances opens the night with rhythmic sparkle and vibrant color. Mandolin virtuoso Solly Burton and friends light up the stage with a high‑energy bluegrass set that brings a fresh, fun fusion to the season. Brahms’ warm and expansive Symphony No. 2 rounds out this genre‑blending program with symphonic richness and charm.
Repertoire
Michael Abels - Delights & Dances
Special Bluegrass Set with Solly Burton & Friends
Johannes Brahms - Symphony No. 2
Caroline Goodwin, soprano
The Roaring Holidays
December 5, 2026 | 2:00PM
Tilson Auditorium
Step into a sparkling 1920s‑themed celebration as we mark our 100th Anniversary with an afternoon of holiday magic featuring Terre Haute’s own Caroline Goodwin. Beloved classics like Sleigh Ride and The Christmas Song fill the air with warmth, nostalgia, and seasonal cheer. This glamorous, jazz‑infused holiday spectacular brings together the spirit of the season and the exuberance of the Roaring Twenties for an unforgettable experience.
December 4, 2026 is the THSO’s 100th Anniversary of our first concert at the Indiana Theatre!
David Bowden, Principal Guest Conductor & Conductor Laureate
Game On! Music of Sports & Champions
April 3, 2027 | 7:30PM
Tilson Auditorium
The THSO brings the thrill of competition to the concert hall with rousing fanfares, iconic themes, and triumphant music celebrating heroes, home teams, and unforgettable moments in sports history! Enjoy Highlights from Rocky, the Olympic Fanfare, Back Home Again in Indiana, the William Tell Overture, Summon the Heroes, Casey at the Bat, and more!
A Night of Masquerades
May 1, 2027 | 7:30PM
Tilson Auditorium
Angela Reynolds, Principal Flute
Step into an evening of intrigue and elegance as we invite audiences to dress up and revel in a night of musical disguise! Anna Clyne’s Masquerade, Shostakovich’s irresistible Waltz, and a Mardi Gras–inspired flute concerto performed by Principal Flute Angela Reynolds set the stage with sparkle, swagger, and festive flair. Ravel’s swirling La Valse and Berlioz’s electrifying Symphonie Fantastique bring the masquerade to a thrilling close, blending glamour and drama in a celebration of orchestral imagination.
Repertoire
Anna Clyne - Masquerade
Dmitri Shostakovich - Waltz from Jazz Suite No. 2
Alan Theisen - L’histoire de la Nouvelle Orléans for Flute & Orchestra
Maurice Ravel - La Valse
Hector Berlioz - Symphonie Fantastique
Season Tickets
Season ticket holders enjoy their own personal seat for the year, early access to special event tickets, discounts at the THSO Store, invitations to exclusive receptions, and more! Season tickets to all five regular season concerts are on sale now and start as low as $96 with our Early Bird Discount through May 15. Student and youth season tickets start at only $34. Save money by renewing or purchasing your season tickets today and enjoy the entire season for one low price. Brand new subscribers also qualify for our Buy-One-Get-One 50% off deal when purchasing two adult season tickets in the same section. Click here for more information about pricing or call Hulman Center at (812) 237-3737. Prices increase after May 15.
Individual Tickets
Single tickets for individual concerts will go on sale August 10, 2026. Tickets for single concerts start at $24 for adults and $9 for youth and students for the 2026-2027 season. Student tickets are available for all students from any school or institution.
The THSO’s programming is made possible in part by Arts Illiana, the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.