A
guide to attending the concert ‘Pirates Ahoy!’
7 Sep 2024 (Sat), 11am and 2pm
8 Sep 2024 (Sun), 11am
Venue: Victoria Concert Hall
Duration: 1 hour, without a break
Notes about the concert:
Lighting:
1. There will be lighting changes on stage
2. During the concert, the lights in the concert hall will be dimmed
Sound Level:
3. The music does not have sections that are suddenly loud
4. If the child is sensitive to loud sounds, especially if your seats are near the front of the concert hall, we recommend you bring noise-reducing headphones for them
Audience Interaction:
5. Audience members will be encouraged to follow the presenter’s actions
6. At the start of the show, the presenter will enter from the audience doors
Concert Etiquette:
7. Concert etiquette should be observed, where audience members are expected to remain in their seats and not make too much noise
8. Audience members may clap after each piece
9. Eating and drinking is not allowed in the concert hall, except for plain water in water bottles
If you have any questions or accessibility arrangements, please email ticketing@sso.org.sg.
Information correct as of 30 August 2024. Produced by the Singapore Symphony Group. No parts of this document can be reproduced without permission.
1. Before the concert
2. Going into the concert hall
3. During the concert
4. The story
5. After the concert
1. Before the concert
Today, I am going to the Victoria Concert Hall.
This is where I will watch the Singapore Symphony Orchestra perform.
When I enter the glass doors, I will see the Atrium.
Today, the Atrium will have many people and musical instruments at the Instrument Petting Zoo.
I can learn about the instruments or try them.
If I find it too loud, I can exit the building or go to a quieter area at Level 3.
Before or after the concert, I can also make my own pirate hat at Level 2.
There will be low tables with coloured crayons that I can use to colour my hat.
2. Going into the concert hall
I can get settled into the concert hall 30 minutes before the concert starts.
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My ticket will tell me what my seat number is, and which door to use.
The concert hall has two sections: the ‘Stalls’ at Level 2 and the ‘Circle’ at Level 3.
To get to the ‘Stalls’, I can climb the stairs or take the lift to Level 2.
To get to the ‘Circle’, I can take the lift to Level 3.
The nearest toilets are on Levels 2 and 3.
The nearest nursing room is at Basement 1.
I can go to the toilet before I enter the hall, or anytime during the concert.
To get into the concert hall, I have to wait for the usher to scan my ticket.
I can learn more about the concert from the programme booklet, displayed outside the concert hall.
The concert hall has many seats. If I need a booster seat to see the performance better, there are some available at the entrance.
The ushers will be able to guide me to my seat.
At the front of the concert hall, there is a stage where the performance will happen.
I can go to the front of the concert hall to see the orchestra closer, but I cannot go onto the stage or touch anything onstage.
When the concert is about to start, I should return to my seat.
3. During the concert
There will be a presenter at the front of the stage. His name is Awesome Al. He will speak into the mic during the concert, and introduce the story. Sometimes, he will ask everyone to follow his actions. If I want to, I can follow him.
The person standing in front of the orchestra is the conductor, Rodolfo.
He waves his arms to tell the musicians the beat of the music and how to express the music.
The rest of the people onstage are musicians who play musical instruments. They will play the music I hear today.
Together, they form the Singapore Symphony Orchestra.
Sometimes, the music may get loud. I can put on my headphones to make everything softer.
I can also go to the Calm Corner just outside the concert hall.
At the Calm Corner, there is a tent that I can hide in, and toys that I can play with.
When I feel better, I can go back into the concert hall.
4. The story (spoilers ahead!)
Awesome Al is a pirate on board the pirate ship called ‘Barnacle Bill’.
Along the way, we meet the rest of the crew and learn some sea tunes.
On the way to find the treasure chest, Awesome Al meets other pirates.
Awesome Al and his crew has to fight the other pirates for their treasure chest.
Eventually, they win!
The pirate ship called ‘Barnacle Bill’
Treasure chest
Awesome Al fighting the other pirates
5. After the concert
After the concert ends, I will leave the concert hall.
If too many people are leaving at the same time, I can wait in my seat for the crowd to clear first.
Awesome Al will come out to meet everyone.
I can line up for my turn to meet him.
When it is my turn, I can say hi to him and take a photo with him.
Once I finish, I will leave the Victoria Concert Hall and enjoy the rest of my day!