A Beginners Guide
Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra
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WFSO Administrative Offices
1300 Lamar Street
Wichita Falls, TX 76301
Room to Breathe
If you are a first-time visitor to the Wichita Falls Symphony Orchestra’s concert venues, you may be unsure of what to expect. You can expect a welcoming space with people from many different backgrounds who know that a live concert experience is of exceptional value. You can expect an evening of turning away from the everyday stress of life and focus on the hear and now.
Join us as we escape the ordinary and press towards the exceptional.
What should I wear?
It’s your experience, dress how you feel comfortable! There is no dress code. You will see many guests in jeans and t-shirts or casual business attire, while others prefer to dress up for a special night out. At our concerts you’ll see everything from jeans to cocktail dresses.
Do I need to know the music before I attend a performance?
No. One of the great joys of going to a WFSO concert is being introduced to great music you may never have heard before. You may also enjoy a superb performance of a work you have known for years. Some regular concert-goers find they appreciate a performance more if they listen to a recording of the work before the concert so they can better anticipate their favorite parts. Likewise, audience members find that attending a live concert enhances their enjoyment of the music. The program notes for each concert are available prior to each concert on our website.
When should I arrive at the Symphony Hall?
It’s best to arrive at least thirty minutes before the scheduled performance begins. This leaves time for parking, picking up tickets, visiting the restroom and finding your seat.
What happens if I arrive late?
In consideration of other audience members, patrons who arrive after the concert begins will be asked to wait to be seated until an appropriate pause between pieces.
Electronic devices
We hope that you will take a moment before the performance to check-in, post, tweet or snap before you turn your phone to silent! Smartphones and other devices are permitted inside the hall, but please refrain from having them out during the concert as the light from the screen may disturb those around you.
When do I clap?
Modern audiences tend to wait until the end of an entire piece to clap. Why? Holding applause between movements is considered to be respectful to the performers’ concentration and mindful of musical continuity. The conductor will let you know when a piece is over by putting his baton down and turning to face the audience.
