Presented by the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute at Indiana State University

Join the musicians of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra as they discuss the instruments of the orchestra, concert repertoire, and special topics. Instrument demonstration presentations will feature a professional musician from the symphony who will provide a brief history of his or her instrument, present a demonstration of the instrument’s mechanics and popular orchestra excerpts, and give a performance of a short solo piece.

Live presentations are available for OLLI members only. Click the button below to learn more about becoming an OLLI member.

Upcoming Presentations

Featured
OLLI Presentation: Reconstructing Ancient Western Music through Art
Feb 18
OLLI Presentation: Reconstructing Ancient Western Music through Art

Dr. Jennifer Kirby from the Terre Haute Symphony leads an exploration of how Ancient Western Music has been reconstructed through various forms of art. The course delves into the music of Mesopotamia, Syria, Egypt, Greece, and Rome, tracing its evolution into the music of today. Artwork from museums around the world reveals the instruments used and their societal roles. By pairing iconography with written works from figures like Homer and Plato, a vivid picture of music in European antiquity emerges. The course also examines the oldest written musical examples, rare surviving instruments, and reconstructions using modern copies and voice.

FREE and open to the public!

OLLI Presentation: Exploring Concert Repertoire - Double Concertos
Mar 7
OLLI Presentation: Exploring Concert Repertoire - Double Concertos

Join members of the Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra as they preview music from the THSO’s upcoming concert titled “Double Concertos: Twice the Fun!” Our fabulous musicians are featured in stunning double concertos including Bach’s beautiful Concerto for Oboe and Violin, the brilliant Concerto for Flute and Harp by Mozart, and Paul Whear’s moving Elegy for MLK, Jr., for Oboe and English Horn. Barber’s familiar Adagio for Strings rounds out this 75-minute program. This session promises to be interesting to all music lovers, but it is a “must-attend” class for those who will attend the concert on March 16, 2025.

FREE and open to the public!

OLLI Presentation: Exploring Concert Repertoire - David's Finale
Apr 25
OLLI Presentation: Exploring Concert Repertoire - David's Finale

Join Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra members as they preview the repertoire on David Bowden’s finale concert with the THSO prior to his retirement. Full of passion, lyricism, and technical bravura, Tchaikovsky’s Piano Concerto No. 1 was his first work to achieve widespread acclaim this side of the Atlantic. This inspirational program also features Rachmaninov’s Second Symphony, a masterwork recognized for its gorgeous melodies and triumphant conclusion. You may hear the pop of a cork as the concert opens with Lumbye’s Campagne Galop! This session promises to be interesting to all music lovers, but it is a “must-attend” class for those who will attend the concert on May 3, 2025.

FREE and open to the public!

Recorded Presentations