Yes

The CSO prides itself on being an experience adults and children of all ages can enjoy. Boxed seats are often a wonderful option for children, as they give more space and privacy to families and groups. We only ask that you please be respectful of others trying to enjoy the beautiful music along with you.

Life happens, but cell phones and alarm watches should be turned on silent while in the hall. The CSO appreciates the audience’s cooperation in avoiding any sounds that may distract the musicians or other audience members during concerts.

Non-flash photography by silenced handheld devices is allowed during CSO performances, be mindful of distracting others. The glow from your device screen can disrupt the audience members behind you and should be dimmed. Feel free to share your photos on social media and tag us on Facebook, Instagram, X and Tiktok!

Yes, but only VIP tickets (tables and $150 tickets) get access into the Mansion.

The terrace and tables are the only seats which provide chairs. And yes, you can bring your own chairs.

It is approximately a 350 ft walk to the entrance and seating.

Most orchestra concerts are around 90 minutes of music with a 20-minute intermission totaling almost 2 hours. Often there will be several pieces in the concert, sometimes there is one single work played straight through. You’ll find the length of each piece listed on the event webpage and printed in your program.

The CSO makes every attempt to begin concerts on time. Latecomers will be seated after the conclusion of the first work on the program as not to disturb other listeners. Patrons who leave the hall before or during a work will not be reseated until after the work is completed. Your usher will alert you as soon as it is possible to be seated. House lights are dimmed to indicate that the concert is about to begin.

There are plenty of tickets, spread the word to come and join this musical experience

Arriving early is a wonderful time to meet your friends, find your seats and make yourself comfortable before the concert. Plan to arrive at least 20 minutes before the concert starts so you can grab a drink, find your seat and have some time to read the concert program. Prior to the concert we often have a pre-concert talks or other performances, as well as drinks and food available for purchase.

The concertmaster is the last orchestra musician to enter the stage before a concert, and cues the orchestra to tune before the conductor walks out on stage. They act as leader of that section, but also plays a leadership role with the orchestra as a whole. The concertmaster sits in the first chair of the first violins.

There is no official dress code, you’ll see guests wearing everything from jeans to cocktail dresses. Most guests choose business attire or business casual. Enjoy dressing up and making a special night of it, or dress more laid back. Anything that makes you feel comfortable and covers appropriately.

When to applaud at a symphony concert is the number-one scary question. So much so it keeps potential audience members from attending a concert and they miss out on a wonderful experience. No one wants to clap in the “wrong” place.

We encourage the audience to clap when they are moved to do so! If the music is so excellent the audience can’t restrain itself, it’s perfectly acceptable to applaud between movements if you enjoyed the music.

Best parking is the area south of mansion; enter off of Towne Road.

Yes – but right now there is only one food truck confirmed per event.