2025-2026 BLOOMINGTON CENTER FOR THE ARTS
PERFORMANCE SERIES
Medalist Concert Band is pleased to announce the dates for our 2025-2026 Bloomington Center for the Arts Performance Series in the Schneider Theater.
The links to purchase tickets for our February 28 and May 17 concerts in the Schneider Theater will be available on January 5, 2026. If you'd rather buy your ticket(s) by phone, or if you have questions, the Bloomington Box Office (952-563-8545) is open Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from Noon to 5:00 pm.
For our complete performance schedule, visit the Medalist Concert Band Schedule webpage.
Elements
Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 4:00 pm
Please note: Concert date change
A wide-ranging program of contemporary works for concert band, featuring Symphony No. V, Elements, composed by three-time Emmy Award Winner Julie Giroux.
Tickets (link to come)
Adults: $17
Seniors and students: $15
If It Ain't Got That Swing!
Sunday, May 17, 2026 | 4:00 pm
Inspired by Duke Ellington’s "It Don’t Mean a Thing" (If It Ain’t Got That Swing), this program celebrates the irresistible rhythmic drive that has kept jazz at the heart of American music for nearly a century. And we'll feature the winner of the 2026 Earl C. Benson Concerto Competition.
Tickets (link to come)
Adults: $17
Seniors and students: $15
Note: The City of Bloomington adds a $2.50 administrative fee upon checkout.
Past seasons: RepeRtoire
Medalist Band performs at the Schneider Theater four times each year in themed concerts.
We've listed the themes and repertoire for each of these concerts here.
