Transcript Your visit to the Meyerhoff - Baltimore Symphony Orchestra

Your visit to the
Meyerhoff
Baltimore Symphony Orchestra
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This is what the building looks like
from the outside.
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We will go in the front doors.
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As soon as we go in, there is a
second set of doors.
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This is the lobby.
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The
auditorium
is very
large, so we
may be
sitting
upstairs!
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This is what the upstairs looks like.
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These are the auditorium doors. There are
many doors so that outside sounds don’t
disturb the music performance.
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This is the concert hall.
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The aisles are very wide!
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These are the seats.
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We will be sitting together as a
class or as a chaperoned group.
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The floor
under your
seat is wood.
The
combination
of wood and
carpet
improves the
sound in the
hall.
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This is what the concert hall looks
like from the stage.
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A seat is waiting for you!
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All around the concert hall are
exits.
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In the ceiling are acoustical tiles.
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The tiles help conduct the sound, so that
the orchestra sounds the best.
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Above the
stage are
adjustable
tiles that
direct the
sound to
the
audience.
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Even the
curved shape
and the
cantilevered
balconies
impact the
sound and
makes the
orchestra
sound its best!
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Here are the water fountains...
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And the restrooms.
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How to act at a musical performance.
CONCERT ETIQUETTE
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What You Should Do to be a Great
Audience Member.
• Etiquette is how you behave in certain situations.
• At a concert, you should give the performers your complete
attention.
• Listen to the music and enjoy!
• Sometimes you may be asked to participate by the conductor
or host. Be sure to wait for instructions.
• Applaud to show your thanks for their performance.
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Help out the performers:
• Help the performers by being as quiet as you possibly can.
• Try to see how quiet you can keep your body, so you do not
disturb your neighbors.
• Please turn off anything else that makes noise. (Including your
little brother!)
• The only thing in your mouth should be your teeth and your
tongue. (And maybe your braces!)
• The only thing you need to bring is your body, your listening
ears and a great attitude.
• Many people around the world enjoy classical music, and you
will, too!
• Remember, you are representing your school and your family.
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Share your appreciation…
• If you are really, really excited about the performance, keep
that until the end. Then, share with the performers by
clapping.
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Entering and exiting the
auditorium
• Only walk around the auditorium before or after the
performance (though be sure to always be with a chaperone
from your school).
• If you must leave for an emergency, please alert an adult and
only move when there is applause between pieces of music.
• Use the restroom and get a drink of water before the
performance begins. Only ask to leave the hall for an
emergency.
• As you enter the hall, please stay with your teacher or
chaperone and follow directions from the BSO ushers and
staff.
• Wait for instructions to exit from BSO ushers and staff after
the concert.
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Enjoy the performance and
your visit to the Meyerhoff!
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