Heartland
Symphony Orchestra

2026-27 SEASON INFORMATION
Since 1976
Celebrating 50 years of music and community this 2026–27 season.
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“Heartland Symphony Orchestra brings the beauty and power of live orchestral music to communities across central Minnesota.”
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ABOUT

Music at the Heart of Minnesota

Heartland Symphony Orchestra is a 50-piece volunteer, nonprofit, community orchestra located in and serving the central Minnesota area of Brainerd, Little Falls, and the surrounding rural communities.

Musicians, from amateurs to professionals, come together once a week from all over the region to rehearse and perform three full-length orchestral music concerts each season in both Little Falls and Brainerd. Special guest artists and conductors, local soloists and ensembles, area youth concerto winners, and charming repertoire commentary all help to make each concert unique and entertaining. The HSO also contributes its service to communities through music education programs, special events, and ticket give-aways.

WHAT WE DO

Music. Education. Community.

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Concerts & Events

HOS performs four concert series every season. Performances are in Little Falls and Brainerd, MN. Concerts are free for all ages.

We also have various events and fundraisers throughout the year. Visit our events page for more information.

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Events
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Music Education

HSO has a long history of providing invaluable music education programs to students in the central Minnesota area.

HSO serves the community through youth education and outreach initiatives.

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Education
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Collaboration & Community

HSO is proud of our collaboration with the St. Francis Music Center in Little Falls and the Orchestra Program at Brainerd High School.

These partnerships enrich our music community by bringing young musicians together with experienced musicians in rehearsal and performance.

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Collaboration
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Youth & Composer Competitions

Every other year, HSO conducts a Youth Concerto Competition and a Composition Competition.

Winners of these competitions are introduced to opportunities with HSO and beyond.

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Competition
2026-2027 CONCERTS

50th season

CONCERT DETAILS

Heartland Symphony Orchestra concerts are free for all ages. Goodwill donations are graciously accepted.

Fall Concert Series: Where We Were

October 10, 2026:
Little Falls, Community High School Auditorium
7:30PM

October 11, 2026:
Brainerd, Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts
2:30PM

Winter Concert Series: Where We Are

December 5, 2026:
Little Falls, Community High School Auditorium 7:30PM

December 6, 2026:
Brainerd, Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts
2:30PM

Spring Concert Series: Where We’re Going

April 3, 2027:
Little Falls, Community High School Auditorium
7:30PM

April 4, 2027:
Brainerd, Gichi-ziibi Center for the Arts
2:30PM

Summer Concert Series: Where The Journey Continues

June 12, 2027:
Brainerd, Lyman P. White Park Amphitheater
7:30PM

Looking Back

Heartland Symphony Orchestra Video Archives

2026 Spring Concert - American Travels
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March 29, 2026

2025-26 Winter Concert - Home for the Holidays
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December 18, 2025

2025 Fall Concert - Opening Nights
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October 11, 2025

2025 Spring Concert - #Homegrown
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March 23, 2025