The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra would like to acknowledge the passing of one of our founders and former members – Douglas Dahlgren. The story goes … in 1960, two musicians, travelling through the Lakehead, stopped in Saul Laskin’s furniture store. One of them, Doug Dahlgren, sat at a piano and began to play. Laskin, mayor...
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TBSO announces new Executive Director/General Manager
The Thunder Bay Symphony Orchestra is thrilled to announce the appointment of Ryleigh Dupuis as its new Executive Director/General Manager. Ryleigh returns to Thunder Bay after several years away. She brings with her extensive corporate management experience and a passion for working in the creative sector. Ryleigh worked as an HR Specialist turned Station Manager...
The musicians of the TBSO present Jean Sibelius’ Finlandia
The musicians of the TBSO present Jean Sibelius’ Finlandia, recorded from the safety of our individual homes, and put together by our incredible and multi-talented James Moat! We miss playing for our wonderful audience and we want to thank our generous donors for their support! Everyone please stay home, stay safe, and enjoy some Sibelius!
TBSO Executive Director will be leaving Symphony in better shape
TBSO’s Executive Director Gerald McEachern has declined the offer to renew his contract with the Symphony for another two years. “While I appreciate the offer, it’s time for me to focus on personal projects. I’d originally only planned to do the job for two years, and have stayed for three. So it’s been a good...
Auditions – July 2019 (Closed)
The following orchestra vacancies will be auditioned by pre-recorded video on July 17, 2019. Please click language for the position description (.pdf, will open in a new window) Section Bassoon / 2e Basson English | Français Bassoon Audition Repertoire Section Cello / Violoncelle de Section English | Français Cello Audition Repertoire Video Audition Process 1. A qualified candidate may apply to audition,...
