Plan Your Experience

Have questions about attending a symphony concert? We have answers!

• Your First Concert
  • What Should I Expect?
  • Do I Need to Study Beforehand?
  • Will I Recognize Any of the Music? (Classics)
  • What Should I Wear?
  • Should I Arrive Early?
  • What Should I Do With My Cell Phone?
  • Can I Take Pictures?
  • What Can I Do During Intermission?
  • Can I Bring My Children?
• Frequently Asked Questions
  • How Do I Purchase Tickets?
  • Where Do I Pick Up Will-Call Tickets?
  • Is Special Access Seating Available?
  • How Long Is The Concert?
  • When Should I Arrive?
  • Where Can I Park?
  • Can I Bring My Children?
  • Can I Take Pictures?
  • When Do I Clap?
  • What Should I Wear?
  • What If I Have To Cough?
  • What About Other Noises?
  • What If I Have Tickets I Cannot Use?
• About The Orchestra
  • What Is A Symphony Orchestra?
  • Why Are The Musicians Playing Before The Concert?
  • Why Do The Musicians Wear Formal Black Clothes?
  • Why Are There So Many Strings?
  • Why Do The Bows Move Together?
  • Who Is The Concertmaster, and What Does He Do?
  • Why Do All The Musicians Tune To The Oboe?
  • Why Do The String Players Share A Music Stand?
  • Why Does The Conductor Leave After Each Piece of Music?
  • Why Don't The Musicians Smile?
• Dining / Restaurants
• Before Your Next Concert
  • How Can I Learn More About Classical Music?
  • Links and More Information