Tour of the Orchestra

The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra is celebrating their 100th Anniversary as the oldest professional symphony in the state of Indiana! Join Executive Director and Principal Clarinetist, Dr. Samantha Johnson-Helms, for an overview of the repertoire, special guest artists, innovative community engagement events, and other exciting happenings during the THSO’s 2026-2027 season...you won’t want to miss this sneak peek!

Join Lev Roshal, music theorist and Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra violinist, for an engaging exploration of the orchestra’s upcoming program. This preview highlights Quinn Mason’s A Joyous Trilogy, a vibrant and uplifting contemporary work, alongside Mendelssohn’s Violin Concerto, performed by Eunice Kim, known for its lyrical beauty and technical brilliance. The session concludes with insights into Tchaikovsky’s Symphony No. 6, “Pathétique,” a masterpiece of emotional depth and dramatic intensity. Musical examples and commentary provide context, enhancing appreciation for this dynamic and compelling concert experience. 

Join Ryan Tolentino, Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra Education Coordinator and violinist, for an engaging preview of the upcoming concert Plucked: Mandolin Journeys from Bluegrass to Brahms. This program highlights a genre-spanning evening featuring Michael Abels’ Delights & Dances, a vibrant bluegrass set led by mandolin virtuoso Solly Burton and collaborators, and Brahms’ Symphony No. 2. Musical insights, featured listening examples, and behind-the-scenes perspectives illuminate the mandolin’s versatility alongside the orchestra’s rich sound world, offering a deeper appreciation of this dynamic and colorful performance.

Join Dr. Roger Kalia, Music Director of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra, as he delves into the art of combining score and cinema for the THSO’s upcoming special presentation of Buster Keaton’s “The General” accompanied by live orchestra. This screening in Rose-Hulman’s Hatfield Hall will feature the iconic silent film set to a score composed by Andrew Earle Simpson performed by musicians from the THSO. Join Dr. Kalia as he presents on the history of film scoring and the musical processes required to make these types of artistic collaborations come to life on the silver screen.

Join musicians from the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra for an enlightening discussion about their own careers as professional musicians. Topics to be explored include training and education, instrument maintenance, and other challenges facing the classical music industry as we navigate the latter half of the 2020s. This afternoon presentation will be great for those who are not only curious about the credentials and skills of a professional classical musician, but also curious about the individuals that bring the music to life. Get to know your THSO more at this special presentation in Cunningham Memorial Library!

Join musicians from the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra for an illuminating presentation of the upcoming concert, A Night of Masquerades. This 2026-27 season finale will highlight works from ballrooms all over. Whether it be London, New Orleans, or Paris, the music of this evening will certainly transport you to a different place and time of whimsy and glamour. Featured on this program will be Hector Berlioz’s Symphonie fantastique, Maurice Ravel’s La valse, Anna Clyne’s Masquerades, and a very special performance of Alan Thiesen’s L’Histoire de la Nouvelle-Orléans starring THSO’s Principal Flautist, Angela Reynolds. OLLI attendees will be treated to an in-depth look at all of these magnificent works on the program as the THSO closes their 26-27 season!