Question 1

Do I have to dress up?

Accepted Answer

Believe it or not, people do not wear tuxedos and fancy gowns to Classical concerts. Some people do like to dress up a little, usually in business attire. Casual clothes are fine, too. We want you to be comfortable. Wear whatever you think is appropriate for a festive occasion. Most importantly – have fun!

Question 2

How long will the concert last?

Accepted Answer

How long a concert lasts depends on the music that is being played. In general, though, you can expect a Sinfonietta concert to last about two hours, including a 20 minute intermission.

Question 3

Can I bring children to a concert?

Accepted Answer

We want kids to be exposed to the joy of classical music, so children 6 years of age and older are welcome to attend our concerts when accompanied by an adult. In fact, we have child tickets for only $10 to make this affordable. Please remember, though, that many attendees will not have children with them.  As a responsible parent or guardian, we know that you will monitor their behavior, and we trust that you will exit the hall with them if they become restless.  It is not advisable to bring children under the age of 6 to a concert, as it is unreasonable to expect them to stay quiet for an extended period.

Question 4

Do you have prices for students in college?

Accepted Answer

Our new Pay-What-You-Can program allows any person to purchase sliding-scale tickets starting at $5. These tickets go live on our website two weeks prior to each concert. We hope you will join us and bring a friend!

Question 5

Is it okay to arrive late?

Accepted Answer

Of course, things happen! However, patrons who arrive late will not be let into the concert hall until after the conclusion of the first piece on the program. This is so that your entrance won’t interfere with other patron’s listening experience. We highly suggest arriving early so that you can get settled into your seat, read through the program book, and be ready to listen to the music.

Question 6

Will I recognize any of the music?

Accepted Answer

You may recognize more than you expect. A lot of television shows, cartoons, commercials, and movies use Classical music in their themes or as background music. Newer compositions often borrow motifs from jazz and pop. We think, though, that it is a better idea to set all of that aside and simply let the music surprise and delight you in ways that you weren't expecting. Trust us. It will.