News

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December 24, 2024

BSO Welcomes Chorus Director Dr. Frederick Mabalot

The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra is pleased to announce the addition of Dr. Frederick Mabalot as Orchestra Chorus Director.

November 14, 2024

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Celebrates Americana and the Magic of the Holidays

WhatcomTalk has published a feature about BSO's upcoming concerts and youth programs.

October 31, 2024

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra and Pickford Film Center Pair Classical Music and Movies

The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra and Pickford Film Center to show screening of "Chevalier" on February 1, 2025.

October 18, 2024

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Announces Book Club In Partnership With Village Books, Public Libraries and Seifert & Jones

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra is launching a book club in partnership with our public libraries, Village Books, and Seifert & Jones Wine Merchants

August 22, 2024

Bellingham Symphony Orchestra Expands Its Audience — and Its Repertoire

A preview of our season was recently featured in Symphony magazine and WhatcomTalk!

June 27, 2024

2024 BSO Young Artist Competition winners

BSO announces the winners of its 2024 Young Artist Competition

December 2, 2023

Yaniv & Bellingham - The Seattle Times

Check out this Seattle Times article about Yaniv and why he loves Bellingham!

December 2, 2023

A Fresh Approach to Classical Music - The Seattle Times

Check out this Seattle Times article about the BSO!

October 30, 2023

BSO Announces New Executive Director

Welcome back to our new Executive Director Gail Ridenour!

April 25, 2021

Seattle Times Give Big Article

Check out this Seattle Times Give Big article about the BSO!

March 25, 2021

Mission, Vision, & Values

The BSO has a new Mission, Vision, and DEI Statement!

March 22, 2021

AAPI Statement

We are very saddened by recent events, and we want to express our support for our AAPI musicians, composers, and community members. Please join us in standing firm against all racism.

September 18, 2020

Bellingham Schools Music Partnership

The BSO partners with area schools!

August 25, 2020

We heART commUNITY Fundraiser

Whatcom County arts and culture organizations are teaming up to inspire giving to the arts during COVID closure, with the theme We heART commUNITY.

June 13, 2020

Whatcom Arts Project

From our homes to yours! We are here for our community.

June 13, 2020

Sharing the Gift of Music - 5th Grade Strings

The BSO is proud to support the musical education of the youth of our community.

November 13, 2019

Meet Joanne Donnellan, Founding Member & BSO violinist

Read Joanne's full player spotlight from our Borodin Meets Beethoven concert program.

November 13, 2019

BSO Wins Best Date Night (Bronze) in bonw contest!

The Bellingham Symphony Orchestra has won the BONW Bronze medal for the Best Date Night!