Students and teachers are invited for a unique, behind-the-scenes opportunity to watch The Phoenix Symphony Musicians at work during a rehearsal. Observe how a professional orchestra works and prepares for a concert. Before the rehearsal, the students participate in a Q&A session with musicians. Field trip dates listed below.

Teacher Resource: Open Rehearsal Need to Know

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FIELD TRIP AGENDA (Approximately 90 minutes):

• 9:15 a.m. – Arrive to Performance Venue
• 9:30 a.m. – Q&A with Symphony Musicians
• 10:00 a.m. – Rehearsal

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:

• As a courtesy to the musicians, please arrive early and be seated prior to the start of the rehearsal. All open rehearsals are “working” rehearsals and therefore the program or pieces may not be played in its entirety.
• Concerts are for any type of public, private, charter, parochial, home school or alternative education group.
• Seating is general admission. Reservations are a first-come, first-serve basis.
• Thanks to generous support from the community, admission is free! Check out Valley Metro transportation solutions.
• Symphony Hall Field Trip Bag Policy:
  • Teachers and Chaperones ONLY are permitted to bring in diaper or medical bags
• Orpheum Theatre Field Trip Bag Policy:
  • Teachers and Chaperones ONLY are permitted to bring in diaper or medical bags
• Mesa Arts Center Field Trip Bag Policy:
  • Backpacks are not allowed inside the theater, however there are areas where they can be stored inside