Bradley Symphony Orchestra

The 2011-2012 year marks the sixth year for the Bradley Symphony Orchestra (BSO) under the direction of Mr. Brian Dollinger.  The BSO has performed with a number of great solo talents as well as local choruses.

The BSO is made up of a select group of musicians from all disciplines.  The ensemble is open to not only Music Majors, but consists of numerous students from a variety of majors from within Bradley University.

The BSO performs works from standard orchestral repertoire from the Baroque to the Contemporary.  The BSO performs four concerts a year including a major choral-orchestral work with the Bradley Community Chorus.

This year, the BSO will be performing with faculty artists, Terry Solomonson on tuba, as well as Todd Kelly on trumpet.  Masterworks by Richard Strauss, Mendelssohn, Dvorak, Beethoven and others will showcase the many talents of the BSO.

The orchestra rehearses each week on Tuesday and Thursday from 4:15 to 6:00 p.m.  If you would like to visit thesse rehearsals, all BSO rehearsals are open to the public and you are encouraged to do so. 

Membership in the Bradley Symphony Orchestra is by audition.  Annual auditions are held at the beginning of the Fall Semester each year with “challenge” and new student auditions in January.

Auditions consist of three portions:

• Scales
• Solo/etude of your choice (not more than 4-5 minutes in length)
• Orchestral excerpts (provided to you)

Please contact Mr. Dollinger for more information about the BSO and visit our Facebook page!

Mr. Dollinger’s phone: 309-677-3594

Mr. Dollinger’s email: bdollinger@bradley.edu