When I Arrive…
If we don’t have our
tickets yet, we can get
them at the box office.
The lobby might be
crowded. It might be
loud. I can visit a quiet
space for a break.
If we already have our
tickets, we can have
them ready for the usher
to scan.
When I Arrive…
There will be activities for
me to do in the lobby.
I can even try playing
some instruments.
If it gets too loud, I can
cover my ears.
Before the Concert, if I’m
Feeling Anxious, Scared,
or Need a Break…
I can ask to go to a
quiet space. Our
quiet spaces have
red benches.
I can also ask to go
to a bathroom if I
need to go.
When I Am Ready To
Find My Seat…
An usher will help
me get to my seat.
When I enter the hall
it might be a little
darker. This is okay.
When The
Concert Begins…
The concertmaster
will arrive to help the
orchestra tune their
instruments. The
concertmaster plays
the violin.
Then the conductor
will arrive!
The conductor will
also stand in front of
the orchestra and
will have a baton.
When The
Conductor Arrives:
There will be lots of clapping and cheering!
I can join in on the clapping, too!
When the clapping
is finished, I will try to
be quiet and
respectful during the
show. This means
being quiet and
staying in my seat.
During the Concert, If I’m
Feeling Anxious, Scared,
Or Need a Break…
I can ask to go to a
quiet space. Our
quiet spaces have
red benches.
I can also ask to go
to a bathroom if I
need to go.
During The Concert…
A guest artist might
sing, play an
instrument, dance or
do magic with the
orchestra.
Or the orchestra
might play by itself.
When The Conductor Puts
His Or Her Arms Down And
Turns Around…
It’s time to applaud!
If I liked it, I can
show the symphony
how much I enjoyed
their music!