Midweek Education Concerts

How much do BSO Midweek Concert tickets cost?
BSO Midweek Concert tickets cost $7 each. Tickets are free for all Title I schools. For every fifteen (15) paid students, you receive one (1) complimentary chaperone ticket. Free bussing is provided for Title I schools in Baltimore City as funds allow.

How do I purchase tickets for BSO Midweek Concerts?
We encourage you to order tickets directly online by visiting BSOmusic.org/Midweek and clicking on the concert date/time of your choice. For groups larger than 300, please contact patron support at 410.783.8000 or 877.276.1444 who will help reserve your tickets. Many concert dates book up quickly, so please reserve your tickets in advance and no later than two weeks prior to the concert date. For help with your order please contact Patron Support at 410.783.8000 or 877.276.1444.

Payments must be received within two weeks of placing the order or two weeks prior to the performance date, whichever is earlier. Unpaid orders are subject to cancellation. The BSO cannot provide refunds or exchanges except in specific situations of unplanned school closures or delayed opening times (see “What happens in the event of inclement weather?”).

What is the seating process for Midweek Concerts?
Seating is done by Patron Support, if there are any needs regarding wheelchair seating, ASL interpreters or any other special accommodations, please call the box Patron Support at 410.783.8000 or 877.276.1444.
Please confirm with us if you need special accommodation a minimum of two weeks prior to the concert date. 

Where are the concerts held?
Midweek Concerts are held at the Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall in Baltimore at 1212 Cathedral Street, Baltimore, Maryland 21201.

When will I receive my tickets to the concert?
After you place your order, you will receive confirmation reflecting the number of tickets purchased. If you are arriving with a small group, please head to the Box Office, where you will be directed where to sit. All schools will be directed by traffic control and BSO staff.

What happens in the event of inclement weather?

Inclement weather cancellations are primarily determined by the delays and closures of Baltimore City Public Schools. In the event of unplanned school closures or delayed opening times, tickets may be exchanged for a rescheduled concert date (subject to availability) or a Midweek concert in the same or following concert season (subject to availability), or refunded on a case-by-case basis.

If a student is absent, can I get a refund?
Unfortunately, no refunds or exchanges are possible for any circumstances except as indicated for specific situations of unplanned school closures (see “What happens in the event of inclement weather?”).

Can I take photographs during the concert?
No. Photos and video/audio recording are not permitted inside the concert hall. Recordings of the concert will be available for future viewing on the BSO Offstage website after the concert and are free to view.

Can my students sit in the hall or lobby to eat a snack or lunch?
Unfortunately, there is no space in the lobby for groups to eat. You must return to and move your buses immediately following the concert.

We are a small homeschool family. Can we still attend the Midweek Concerts?
Absolutely! Homeschool and small groups are encouraged to attend all our concerts. If you are part of a larger homeschool or co-op group, please make sure to reserve all of your tickets under the same name in order to be seated together. If members plan to arrive separately, each member must announce themselves under the same name.

Can I bring my young child if he/she sits on my lap?
You must purchase an individual ticket for each member of your group, regardless of age. If you need to bring a younger child, you may stay in the lobby and view the concert on video monitors. We do not recommend attendance at Midweek Concerts for children under the age of three.

I have a child with special needs in my class. How can I make sure his/her needs are met?
Please contact the Patron Support at 410.783.800 or 877.276. Every effort will be made to accommodate your group. The Joseph Meyerhoff Symphony Hall is wheelchair accessible, and we offer assistance for students who are hard of hearing. Sign-interpreted performances may also be arranged upon request (requests must be made at the time of your reservation but no later than three weeks prior to each performance).

Who can I talk to if I have additional questions?
For questions regarding ticket purchases, arrival and check-in, or any special requests, please contact Patron Support at 410.783.800 or 877.276.1444.

Before the Concert

• Resource Guides: The BSO, in partnership with the Maryland State Department of Education (MSDE), provides tailor-made teacher resources for each Midweek Concert program. All Curriculum Guides align to state and national curriculum and common core standards. Click on the “Teacher Resource Guides” tab to access free lesson plans.
• Special Needs: If members of your group have special needs, please list these needs on your order form, phone, or email. In addition, please contact Patron Support at 410.783.8000 or PatronSupport@BSOmusic.org at the time of your reservation but no later than two weeks prior to the concert to confirm all accommodations.

The Day of the Concert

• Please plan to arrive early to allow time for students to get settled and use the restrooms.
• If traveling by car or van, you may pay to park in one of the adjacent garages or on the street, if available. Please note that street parking on Preston & Cathedral Street is generally unavailable.
• Symphony Center Garage: Located on Park Avenue directly across from the Meyerhoff Symphony Hall. The cost is typically $15 per vehicle, cash only. Handicap parking is available.
• If you are traveling by bus: a BSO representative or Baltimore City Police Officer will greet your bus and instruct you on where to park. Please do not leave your bus unattended until receiving directions from a BSO representative or Baltimore City Police Officer. Bus drivers must remain with their bus during the performance.
• We will have someone direct your bus as to where to park. When you arrive, everyone must stay on the bus until traffic control staff instruct you to disembark.
• The bus will remain parked in the same location. After the concert, you'll return to where your bus was parked.
• Please make the bus drivers aware that they cannot leave once they have parked and students have been dropped off. 
• If you are attending the second concert, please be aware that students cannot disembark from the bus and enter the hall until we have cleared out all the students from the first performance. Because of this, there may be extended or additional waiting on the bus before you’re allowed to enter the hall. Please plan accordingly.

• We will have staff and volunteers to help guide and direct you to the hall.

At the Concert

• When you enter the Hall, follow the instructions of the BSO staff for your seating.
• Remind your students that no food, drink or chewing gum is allowed in the Hall.
• Please turn off cell phones, cameras or any other video/recording devices.

After the Concert

• Ask your students to remain in their seats at the end of the concert. Please listen carefully as a BSO representative announces the dismissal procedure from the stage.
• Once your group is dismissed, proceed quickly and quietly to your designated exit. If you are unclear as to which exit to use, please do not hesitate to ask a BSO representative.
• We love hearing what students think about our programs! Ask your students to reflect on what they saw and heard at the BSO. Please send feedback to:

BSO Education Department
1212 Cathedral Street
Baltimore, MD 21201
Education@BSOmusic.org

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the BSO Education Department at 410.783.8018 or Education@BSOmusic.org.