Massachusetts Symphony Orchestras

Locate symphony orchestras in Massachusetts to promote your business
By Emmet McMahan Involvement with symphony orchestras in MA 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 supports not only professional musicians but young, aspiring musicians, as well.

You can use tickets to a Massachusetts symphony orchestra 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. Orchestras frequently offer discounts for families, students and seniors as well.

Massachusetts orchestras generally fall into the following categories:

1. Massachusetts 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 orchestras that offer free public concerts and may be available for private events. A chamber orchestra has less than 40 players.

3. Youth orchestras that feature younger players. These orchestras typically require players to be within a specified age range and stage annual auditions.

Find professional Massachusetts symphony orchestras near you

Symphony orchestras perform a variety of classical, experimental and modern compositions in Massachusetts. Opera also is popular and typically has scheduled performances throughout the season.
Try:  MeettheMusic.org lists members of the League of American Orchestras in Massachusetts alphabetically by city. Join the Classical Music Lover's Exchange to support symphonies not only in Massachusetts, but those around the country.

Support a youth Massachusetts symphony orchestra

Young musicians can obtain stage experience and training in a youth symphony. Massachusetts youth symphonies are well-respected and perform many of the same pieces as professional orchestras.
Try:  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 Boston Youth Symphony Orchestras in Boston.

Buy tickets to a Massachusetts orchestra in your city

Most large cities in Massachusetts have at least one professional orchestra and several chamber orchestras. They play many different types of music, in addition to classical compositions.
Try:  The Boston Symphony Orchestra performs at Symphony Hall in Boston and the Boston Pops tours regularly. The Barnstable Performing Arts Center in Hyannis is the home venue for the Cape Cod Symphony Orchestra.

• Listen to performances over the radio. Many major Massachusetts symphony orchestras broadcast live and recorded performances that allow you to enjoy world-class music from your home. The websites for the orchestra and radio stations will list the scheduled air times and performances.
• Become a corporate sponsor for a Massachusetts symphony orchestra because many frequently depend on donations. This can be a cost-effective means of promoting your company. You can also encourage your employees to volunteer to teach music classes and perform in free concerts. Many back-stage opportunities exist for volunteers, as well.