all-new ovation series
THIS YEAR , MEMBERS , SUBSCRIBERS , AND PASSPORT HOLDERS are invited to a series of special opportunities and concert enhancements born out of demand from our most loyal audience members . Tickets are $ 20 per person , and Members receive a number of complimentary passes based on giving level , and a discount of $ 10 on passes .
2023-24 OVATION SERIES LEGEND
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BSO PRELUDES
Join us pre-concert to hear an artist ' s perspective of the concert program .
AFTERNOON TEA WITH JONATHON HEYWARD
Enjoy a virtual cuppa with Jonathon Heyward ! Gather on Zoom , sip tea from locallyowned tea shops , and get to know our new Music Director .
MEET THE BSO
Let us guide you backstage before a concert for a behind-the-scenes look , to meet section performers , and tour their instruments .
CHAMBER MUSIC INTERLUDES
Enjoy a light reception with like-minded supporters across cultural institutions before enjoying a chamber performance by BSO musicians .
OPEN REHEARSALS WITH LUNCH & LEARN
Listen in as a world class Orchestra refines program repertoire at an Open Rehearsal , followed by a short presentation . Meals for purchase are available to enjoy at a discount online or for an additional fee at the door .
CELEBRATING BSO SOLOISTS
Toast the BSO musicians who are featured as soloists on BSO Classical concerts at receptions following their performances .
MAY & JUNE OVATION SERIES EVENTS
PLEASE NOTE : PRE-REGISTRATION IS REQUIRED FOR ALL OVATION SERIES EVENTS .
OPEN REHEARSALS
Listen in as a world class orchestra refines program repertoire at an Open Rehearsal , followed by a short presentation . Meals for purchase are available to enjoy at a discount online or for an additional fee at the door .
Thursday , May 2 , 2024
THE MUSIC CENTER AT STRATHMORE
4:15 pm | Doors Open 4:45 – 6 pm | Open Rehearsal 6:15 – 7:15 pm | Dinner Presentation
Thursday , May 9 , 2024
JOSEPH MEYERHOFF SYMPHONY HALL
9:30 am | Doors Open 10 am – 12:30 pm | Open Rehearsal 12:30 – 1:30 pm | Lunch & Learn
MEET THE BSO
Thursday , May 9 , 2024
STRATHMORE Tours at 6:50 pm & 7:15 pm
Sunday , May 12 , 2024
MEYERHOFF Tours at 1:50 pm & 2:15 pm
Saturday , June 1 , 2024
STRATHMORE Tours at 6:50 pm & 7:15 pm
Sunday , June 9 , 2024
MEYERHOFF Tours at 1:50 pm & 2:15 pm
CELEBRATING BSO SOLOISTS
Friday , May 31 , 2024
JOSEPH MEYERHOFF SYMPHONY HALL — POST CONCERT
Toast Concertmaster Jonathon Carney after his solo performance of Bruch ’ s beloved Violin Concerto No . 1 .
Thursday , June 6 , 2024
THE MUSIC CENTER AT STRATHMORE — POST CONCERT
Celebrate Andrew Balio , Principal Trumpet , after his first night of featured solos playing the Trumpet Concerto by Mieczysław Weinberg .
Space is limited to 150 guests , on a first-come , first-served basis . Concert tickets and RSVP required to attend these events .
CHAMBER MUSIC INTERLUDE
Wednesday , May 25 , 2024
GAITHERSBURG ARTS BARN 5:30 pm | Reception 6:30 pm | Performance
Tuesday , June 4 , 2024
BALTIMORE MUSEUM OF INDUSTRY 5:30 pm | Reception 6:30 pm | Performance
To see the full listing of Ovation Series Events , and to register online , visit www . BSOmusic . org / Ovation
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