Involvement with symphony orchestras in RI can be a great opportunity for the small business owner. It can establish a balance between work and recreation for your employees, create a good reputation for your company and strengthen ties with your community. Attending a performance by a symphony orchestra in Rhode Island supports both professional musicians and aspiring musicians.

You can use tickets to RI symphony orchestras to entertain clients, provide rewards for employees and show your appreciation to customers. Tickets to individual performances are readily available in many cases and most orchestras also offer season tickets. Rhode Island symphony orchestras frequently offer discounts for families, students and seniors as well.

A symphony in RI generally falls into one of the following categories:

1. Rhode Island symphony orchestras that have professional musicians and may feature internationally known performers as guests. A full symphony or philharmonic orchestra usually consists of at least 80 players and may have more than 100.

2. Smaller community symphony orchestras in Rhode Island that offer free public concerts and may be available for private events. A chamber orchestra has less than 40 players.

3. Rhode Island youth orchestras that feature younger players. These orchestras typically require players to be within a specified age range.

Action Steps
The best contacts and resources to help you get it done

Find professional Rhode Island symphony orchestras near you

Symphony orchestras in Rhode Island perform a variety of classical, experimental and modern compositions. Opera also is popular and typically has scheduled performances throughout the season.

I recommend: The American Federation of Musicians has a list of the member orchestras of the Regional Orchestra Players' Association. Join the Classical Music Lover’s Exchange to support not only Rhode Island orchestras, but those around the country.

Support a youth Rhode Island symphony orchestra

Young musicians can obtain stage experience and training in a youth symphony. Rhode Island youth symphonies are well-respected and perform many of the same pieces as professional orchestras.

I recommend: Playmusic.org has many music related links, including an alphabetical list of youth symphonies by state. Your business can support a youth symphony orchestra such as the Rhode Island Philharmonic Youth Orchestra in East Providence.

Buy tickets to a Rhode Island orchestra in your city

Most large cities have at least one professional orchestra and several chamber orchestras that play many different types of music, in addition to classical compositions.

I recommend: The Brown University Orchestra is one of the finest university orchestras in the United States and performs regularly at Sayles Hall. The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra is the most well-known professional orchestra in Rhode Island.

Tips & Tactics

Helpful advice for making the most of this Guide

• •  Listen to performances over the radio. Many major Rhode Island symphony orchestras broadcast live and recorded performances that allow you to enjoy world-class music from your home. The websites for the symphony orchestra in RI and radio stations will list the scheduled air times and performances.