2020-2021
Season Update
Sarasota Orchestra is announcing the postponement of our previously scheduled concerts for September 2020 through May 2021. Best efforts will be made to reschedule guest conductors, featured artists and programs to upcoming seasons.
In September, we will announce new programs for the coming season. With health and safety our highest priority, Artistic Advisor Jeffrey Kahane is reimagining a series of 12 to 14 smaller ensemble concerts in Holley Hall at the Orchestra's Symphony Center, which we anticipate will begin in November. Concerts will include a variety of styles for a broad range of musical tastes. Details will be released in September's announcement.
The persistent impact of the current pandemic makes it clear that the year ahead will look very different for the performing arts across the globe. While the safety and health of Sarasota Orchestra patrons, musicians, staff, and volunteers are paramount, we affirm our commitment to sharing great music with you.
Sarasota Orchestra today is postponing our previously scheduled concerts for September 2020 through May 2021. Best efforts will be made to reschedule guest conductors, featured artists, and programs to upcoming seasons.
However, we have created new ways to share the nurturing power of music with our community.
In September, we will announce new programs for the coming season. With health and safety our highest priority, Artistic Advisor Jeffrey Kahane is reimagining a series of 12 to 14 smaller ensemble concerts in Holley Hall at the Orchestra's Symphony Center, which we anticipate will begin in November. Concerts will include a variety of styles for a broad range of musical tastes, and we will make these performances available via streaming for enjoyment at home. Details and ticket prices for concert programs and streamed at home content will be released with September's announcement.
Our Board remains deeply committed to providing stability and safety for our Orchestra family of musicians, staff, and patrons while maintaining our connection through music in creative ways. Bringing the rejuvenating power of the performing arts to our community is more essential today than at any time in our 70-year history. Thank you for your support of our musicians and Sarasota Orchestra. We look forward to sharing details about our 2020-2021 programs with you in the next few weeks.
Sincerely,
Joseph McKenna
President and CEO
Performances will be available via streaming for enjoyment at home.
Details and ticket prices for concert programs and streamed at home content will be released with September's programming announcement.
What you can expect this season:
- One-hour concerts without intermission, starting no sooner than November
- Socially-distanced musicians on the stage with ensembles ranging from two to 15 players
- Enhanced safety protocols for small audiences to include socially-distanced seating, required masks, hand sanitizing stations, deep cleaning of the facility between performances, and a newly installed Needlepoint Bipolar Ionization air handling system
- An online streaming option to experience concerts and value-added content from the safety and convenience of your home
- Additional patron engagement and musical opportunities provided safely throughout our community
Subscriber Options
Through the generous support of donors, Sarasota Orchestra will sustain its musicians and ensure we continue to deliver our music and mission in the months ahead.
If you currently hold a subscription to the 2020-2021 concert season, please consider donating your subscription or crediting its value to a future season. Fill out the form below to send your submission to the Box Office.
Benefit | DONATE | CREDIT | REFUND | ||
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Retain your current seats for the 2021-2022 subscription renewals. | |||||
Lock in current subscription pricing for the 2021-2022 season, (regardless of advertised price increases.) | |||||
Recieve priority opportunity to purchase tickets for the alternative 2020-2021 concerts. Concert attendance is very limited due to social distancing protocols we have put in place. | |||||
Access to one or more virtual Maestro Society Presentations. | |||||
Donor benefits and recognition for the value of your subscription(s), added to your existing level of giving.* | |||||
Account credit for the value of your subscription(s).* | |||||
Full refund (ticket price and fees). | |||||
*Not including any processing fees or the $1 per ticket portion for our Operating Reserve.
Frequently Asked Questions
Due to new social distancing protocols, seating at concerts will be very limited. Current subscribers who donate or receive account credit for their 2020-2021 subscriptions will have priority opportunity to purchase tickets to any new programming. We’ll have more details with our announcement of the 2020-2021 season’s new programs in September.
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We hope you will stay connected with us as we maneuver through this challenging time and prepare to bring live performances back to the community.
Through the generous support of donors, Sarasota Orchestra will sustain its musicians and ensure we continue to deliver our music and mission in the months ahead.
