Sept 8, 2020–20th Season Christmas concert planned for Dec 3
With modifications in place to protect the audience and performers, the Board of the Symphony of the Hills has finalized its 2020-2021 concert season and is now accepting new and renewing Patron ticket applications.
“We know the community wants a Symphony of the Hills season,” said Dr. Tim Summerlin, Board President. “The board, the conductor, and the musicians do as well. We are moving ahead on the Symphony’s plans for its 20th anniversary season, with a plan that will enable us to do that prudently.”
The Symphony plans to present the following four-concert season:
- December 3, 2020–Ode To Joy
- January 9, 2021–POPS The American Songbook
- February 25, 2021–Homecoming
- April 29, 2021–The Majesty of Brahms
Patrons will be given priority seating based on the amount of their gift and on a first-come, first-served basis through October 1. Subscribers seating assignments will be made beginning on October 15.
Season ticket prices have been reduced by 20% to reflect one less concert than usual, due to the cancelation of the October concert. Patrons will have the option to make their donations remain the same in support of the Symphony.
All information, pricing, and packaging can be found on the web site www.symphonyofthehills.org, or by calling (830) 792-7469.
To protect the health of the community, and after much research, the Symphony Board will implement the follow conditions for at least the first two concerts:
- Concerts will be performed twice on each date, at 6 pm and 8:30 pm, each a one-hour concert with no intermission.
- There will be a reduced-size orchestra and limited audience to achieve social distancing.
- Masks will be required, and ushers will manage entrance and exit to respect social distancing. The Cailloux will be thoroughly cleaned between each performance.
- There will be no wine receptions before the concerts.
These conditions will continue until the pandemic risk is reduced or an effective vaccine is developed. It is the hope to be able to return to normal concert conditions.
As a gift to the community, part of the Christmas concert will be livestreamed on social media. Details on accessing the video will be shared closer to the date.
For updates and information, visit www.symphonyofthehills.org, call (830) 792-7469, or email info@symphonyofthehills.org.
The Symphony of the Hills is a 75-piece orchestra of local and Hill Country area professional musicians and Schreiner University faculty and their advanced music students. The nonprofit organization is funded through season ticket sales, corporate and individual donations, grants and other assistance, and program advertising.
