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We are excited to welcome you to our concerts this season!
There is so much good music happening here, and we want to make sure you get the most out of the afternoon or evening you’ll spend with us. We’ve included some information below that we hope makes you feel comfortable when you’re here, so you can focus on the reason you’re here in the first place: the music! What should I wear?
We love to see all kinds of styles at our concerts! Whether you are dressing up for a night out on the town, or wearing your most comfortable clothes for a truly relaxing concert experience, we hope to see you looking and feeling your best while enjoying the focus of the concerts: the music. Are Children and Families welcome?
We love to welcome families to our concerts - that's why kids under 12 are free admission. The symphony also provides a bag of quiet activities for readers and non-readers alike and we hope this makes the concerts more enjoyable for everyone. However- we do ask that everyone remain quiet and relatively still for the duration of the music. Children who have a difficult time (crying, excessive talking, running around) should probably stay at home. When do I applaud?
There is a long-standing "unwritten rule" that you don't applaud between movements of a work. There's an interesting history of why this came about, see <this article>. "Claques" have vanished into the mists of history, but the tradition of suppressing their disruptive antics continues, and it causes a lot of uncomfortable embarrassment to newcomers who don't know this secret rule, or don't already know the music well enough to know exactly when a piece has ended. So here's our rule: please applaud when you are truly moved to applaud. The musicians love it: it tells them they knocked it out of the park. The (living) composers love it, for the same reason. And here's an added hint: classical music will sometimes have a break for effect -- it's called a Grand Pause -- where everyone stops playing in the middle of a piece, but it isn't the end. You will always know when these happen, because the conductor will have their hands up in the air: this is to keep the orchestra from thinking it's the end of the piece, and packing up their instruments and leaving. When you see that, it's a good time to hold your applause and enjoy the suspense. Cell Phones
Attending a symphony concert is a great way for most people to step out of their normal daily routine and experience something inspiring. We prefer to leave our devices alone once the concert begins so we, and others around us, can focus on the music. That way you’ll be along for the ride, and won’t miss a single moment. So, please, turn off your cell phone. When should I arrive?
Though our concerts start at 7:30pm on Saturdays, and 2:00pm on Sundays, before the concert, the lobby will be open for refreshments, and the art gallery is available for viewing the current exhibit. If you want to buy your ticket at the door, we'd recommend that you show up at least twenty minutes before the concert starts, have a drink, and get comfortable for the night. Remember that all seats are reserved, so it decreases the ticketing line to arrive early. Where can I buy tickets?
Online through our ticketing vendor Purplepass Credit/Debit Card only or - at the door, please arrive early. Cash, Check, or Credit/Debit Card Please note that the Ukiah Symphony no longer issues printed tickets.
Pre-concert Talks will hopefully resume in the fall of 2026
Pre-concert talks begin one hour prior to all concerts. This 30-minute introduction to the concert takes you through many details about the music, including fascinating information about the composers, the history, and the pieces on the program. You’ll get to hear excerpts of the music so you’ll have an idea of what to expect, and you may even get to meet the guest artists. |
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