FAQs
What should I wear?
While the musicians in the orchestra will be in tuxedos and gowns, formal attire is not required for audience members. Most concertgoers will wear business or cocktail attire.
When should I arrive?
Doors to the theatre open 30 minutes prior to concert time. Patrons who arrive after the concert has started will be assisted by ushers to find an appropriate time to enter the theatre, usually during a pause in the program.
Can I bring kids?
Of course! Students receive free admission to LSO thanks to generous annual donors. Each concert description includes an estimated length so you can prepare young listeners on what to expect.
Can I take photos or video?
Unfortunately, no. Not only can the glare from the screen distract musicians and other patrons, the music that the orchestra plays is licensed specifically for the audience in the theatre.
Do the LSO musicians offer lessons?
Many of the LSO’s talented musicians also teach lessons. Contact us for assistance connecting with instructors.
Why is it so important to sit quietly?
Silence in the theatre keeps the distractions for the musicians and fellow audience members to a minimum. Because the theatre is built to carry sound all the way to the balcony, the same principles that allow the audience to hear soft solos played on stage also allow whispers, phone vibrations, watch beeps, candy wrappers and more to be heard…everywhere!
Does the LSO offer discounts for students?
Of course! Students receive free admission to LSO thanks to generous annual donors. Each concert description includes an estimated length so you can prepare young listeners on what to expect.
When do I clap?
It is traditional to welcome the Concertmaster, or first chair violin, with applause. They will walk out before the conductor to tune the orchestra. When the conductor and any guest artists arrive on stage, it is also appropriate to clap. After a guest artist or soloist has performed, he or she will walk back on stage for a second time during applause to bow again and recognize the orchestra. It is supportive to keep clapping until the soloist and conductor have made their final exit. Reading the program can help to identify when to clap. Typically, applause is held until the end of the final movement of the piece, typically signaled by the conductor lowering his baton.