Feel the Vibes Nikki Chooi, concertmaster
SEASON GUIDE
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get tickets? We recommend that you call in advance to reserve tickets in case the show sells out, but you can get them at the Box Office the day of the concert. To reserve ahead of time, simply call the Box Office at (716) 885-5000 and tell them what concert you’d like to reserve tickets for and that you’re a Symphony Scholar. Also, include any guests you will be bringing, as they will be able to take advantage of discounted ticket prices. You can either pay for the guest tickets on the phone or when you get there.
Is there a time frame I need to reserve tickets? You can get tickets up until the time the concert starts.
Can I bring someone who is not a Symphony Scholar? Yes! Adults are $21 and students are $8.
How do I get to Kleinhans? Kleinhans’ address is 3 Symphony Circle, Buffalo, NY 14201
Where do I park? There is a parking lot next to Kleinhans where you can park for $10 but it does Jon Borden, bass
Volunteering
fill up fast. Otherwise there is free parking on the streets near the hall.
One of the benefits of being a member of the Symphony Scholars program is that you have plenty of opportunities to fulfill volunteer hours by contributing your time and effort in support of the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra. Typical volunteer activities include assisting with instrument demonstrations, helping children make crafts and other art activities, and assisting our partners with their activities at BPOKids concerts. Additionally, there are opportunities to assist with ticket distribution, event organization, and meetand-greets with artists at Community Spotlight performances throughout the season. To participate in any volunteer activity, please RSVP to Jeff Dabbelt, Education Manager, at jdabbelt@bpo.org or by phone at (716) 242-7822.
WELCOME to the BPO
Symphony Scholars program! We are so excited to have you as part of our program for high school students, and have created this guide to help you take advantage of all the program has to offer, If you have any questions at anytime, please feel free to contact the BPO Education Manager, Jeff Dabbelt, at (716) 242-7822 or jdabbelt@bpo.org
BPO Scholars Receive: Pass to over 40 BPO Concerts for FREE Discounted tickets for family and friends Pre-concert pizza party Meet and greet with BPO musicians Scholars-only events, such as a sit-in rehearsal with the orchestra E-Newsletters with all the great events going on during the month Volunteer opportunities at BPOKids concerts Opportunities to connect with other high school students that have an interest in the BPO like you
How to use your membership: 1
Pick the concerts you want to attend
2
Call the Box Office at (716) 885-5000 to reserve tickets
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On the day of the concert, go to the Box Office window, show your Membership Card, pick up your tickets
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Enjoy the performance!
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Symphony Scholars Special Events Bring a friend for FREE to these concerts!
Pops Goes to the Movies Sat Nov 9, 8pm
Beethoven’s Triumph Sun May 10, 2:30pm Limit 3 free tickets, including Symphony Scholars
Join us for these pre-concert events and prepare to enjoy another great BPO performance.
Classical Sax Sat Dec 7 (6:45-7:45) Concert at 8pm
Mozart and the Divine Sat Mar 21 (6:45-7:45) Concert at 8pm
Join us for coffee and donuts before watching the BPO rehearse on the main stage.
Mahler and Bernstein
Sat Feb 8 (10am-12:30pm)
BPO
M A STE R C LA S S ES VIOLIN Nikki Chooi Nov 15
SAXOPHONE Timothy McAllister Dec 5
BPO masterclasses feature guest soloists from the season and give high school students a chance to work with and learn from these accomplished musicians. Students are encouraged to apply as a performer, or attend as a listener.
VOCAL Aryeh Nussbaum Cohen Feb 5
PIANO Konrad Skolarski at Kleinhans Music Hall Mar 5
CLASSICAL GUITAR Jason Vieaux Apr 16
All masterclasses are at 7pm, Clement House @ 786 Delaware Ave. except Mar 5 @ Kleinhans.
Soloists Bandoneon Soloist:
Julien Labro
The Firebird Sat Apr 18, 8pm Sun Apr 19, 2:30pm
Guitar Soloists:
Jason Vieaux Cello Soloists:
Drew Cone
The Firebird Sat Apr 18, 8pm Sun Apr 19, 2:30pm
Mozart’s Requiem Sat Jan 25, 8pm Sun Jan 26, 2:30pm Piano Soloists:
Georgo Li
Leonard Slatkin Conducts Grieg Sat Nov 2, 8pm Sun Nov 3, 2:30pm
Roman Mekinulov Beethoven’s Triumph Sat May 9, 8pm Sun May 10, 2:30pm
Drew Petersen Max Valdés’ Tour of Europe Sat Nov 16, 8pm
Konrad Skolarski Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2 Sat Mar 7, 8pm Sun Mar 8, 2:30pm
Ray Ushikubo
Mozart and the Divine Sat Mar 21, 8pm
Anna Polonsky Portraits of England Sat Apr 4, 8pm
Orion Weiss
Portraits of England Sat Apr 4, 8pm
Norman Krieger Beethoven’s Pastoral Sat May 2, 8pm
Eric Huebner
Beethoven’s Triumph Sat May 9, 8pm Sun May 10, 2:30pm
Violin Soloists:
Noah Bendix-Balgley Mahler and Bernstein Sat Feb 8, 8pm Sun Feb 9, 2:30pm
Nikki Chooi
Beethoven’s Triumph Sat May 9, 8pm Sun May 10, 2:30pm
Augustin Hadelich
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto Sat May 30, 8pm
2019|20 FREE Concert List Sat 11/9/19 8pm
Pops Goes to the Movies
Sat 11/16/19 8pm
Max Valdés’ Tour of Europe
Fri 11/22/19 8pm
The Beatles Classical Mystery Tour
Sat 11/23/19 8pm
The Beatles Classical Mystery Tour
Sat 12/7/19 8pm
Classical Sax
Sun 12/8/19 2:30pm
Classical Sax
Sat 1/25/20 8pm
Mozart’s Requiem
Sun 1/26/20 2:30pm
Mozart’s Requiem
Fri 1/31/20 8pm
The Music of the Eagles
Sat 2/1/20 8pm
RESPECT: A Tribute to Aretha Franklin
Sat 2/8/20 8pm
Mahler and Bernstein
Sun 2/9/20 2:30pm
Mahler and Bernstein
Sat 2/15/20 8pm Nobody Does it Better: The Music of Marvin Hamlisch Sat 2/22/20 8pm Tue 2/25/20 7:30pm
High Octane Classics The Music of The Grateful Dead
Sat 3/7/20 8pm
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
Sun 3/8/20 2:30pm
Rachmaninoff Piano Concerto No. 2
Sat 3/21/20 8pm Wed 3/25/20 7:30pm
Mozart and the Divine GBYO Side-by-Side Concert
Sat 3/28/20 8pm
The Doo Wop Project
Sat 4/4/20 8pm
Portraits of England
Sat 4/18/20 8pm
The Firebird
Sun 4/19/20 2:30pm
The Firebird
Fri 4/24/20 8pm
Jefferson Starship
Sat 5/2/20 8pm
Beethoven’s Pastoral
Tue 5/5/20 7pm
B.A.V.P.A. Side-by-Side Concert
Sat 5/9/20 8pm
Beethoven’s Triumph
Sun 5/10/20 2:30pm
Beethoven’s Triumph
Sat 5/23/20 8pm
Patriotic Stars and Stripes
Sat 5/30/20 8pm
Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto
Sat 6/13/20 8pm
Leading Ladies of Broadway
Parents & friends are also welcome to attend most BPO concerts at a reduced rate. Some exclusions may apply. To reserve tickets, call the Box Office at (716) 885-5000.