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A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM…

That’s what we’re hoping tonight’s outdoor musical experience becomes for you! However, everyone on the hill could potentially make or break each performance—not just the musicians on stage.

This means you have an important part to play, but don’t worry if you left your violin back home. We’ve got some simple markings to keep you easily following along as you sit back, relax, and enjoy the music.

PIANISSIMO PLEASE

Beethoven didn’t write a part for beeping cell phones in his Moonlight Sonata. Let those around you enjoy their own moonlight sonata of sorts by silencing your phones, pagers, loud conversations, and other noise-making devices before the performance begins.

DANCE OF THE SUGAR PLUM FAIRIES

Yes, your children are adorable. However, please keep a close eye on the little sugar plums to be sure they’re not distracting other patrons or running around the lawn during the performance.

NO LEDGER LINES

Please don’t block the view of those behind you with large objects (e.g. strollers, umbrellas, etc). Unfortunately, a clear view of the stage can’t be written up on ledger lines. Chairs and blankets are both permitted on either side of the hill.

Also, there is a limited amount of wheelchair and other accessible seating available. If you need wheelchair seating or other accessible seating please call the ticket office at 801-355-6683 at least 24 hours in advance of the performance.

SYMPHONIE FANTASTIQUE

Of course our symphony is utterly fantastic—breathtaking indeed! But attending the Deer Valley® Music Festival can literally take your breath away as well. Depending on where you are in Park City, the altitude varies from 6,800 to 10,000 feet above sea level. We recommend you drink a lot of water to stay hydrated. The air is thin,

so pace yourself—the effects of exercise and alcohol are magnified at high altitudes.

Smoking is only allowed on the south side of the plaza deck behind the Snow Park Ticket Office.

BELSHAZZAR’S FEAST

Enjoy a feast of music and food while you’re here! Deer Valley Resort has a full concession stand available, and food and beverages from home may be brought to the performance as well. Large coolers and strollers, however, are not allowed in the reserved seating section.

DISSONANT LIGHTS AND DYNAMIC DIVERSIONS

Your fabulous experience tonight will likely tempt you to capture a few moments on film. Please withhold the urge to do so. No flash photography or recording of any kind is allowed during Utah Symphony | Utah Opera performances. If you plan to share any photos you take, remember to turn off your flash and use the hashtag #dvmf.

AFTERNOON OF A FAUN

Unfortunately this is not the evening of a faun… or your dog, or little Timmy’s goldfish. Please leave your pets at home, even if they love music just as much as you do.

RUSHING THE TEMPO

We truly appreciate those of you who look forward to performances with great anticipation. However, please remember the gate doesn’t open until 6PM. Once the gate is open, you may reserve an area on the lawn with a blanket, tarp, or by roping off an area. Only reserve enough space for the exact number of people in your party, please. If you plan to leave your blanket and come back later, wind may also be a factor. Please do not use rocks to hold down your blankets or other items, as they can become some intensely dissonant tones for the lawn mowers.

Reminder: You will always need your ticket stub or wristband to re-enter the performance venue.