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What You Should Expect

Whether this is your first concert experience or one hundredth, here's a primer on your orchestral experience with us.

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Where do you perform?
  • Although the Richmond Philharmonic doesn't have a permanent home venue, we partner with many great locations around town for each performance.  Check out the details for each performance for directions on where to go.
​What should I wear?
  • The orchestra will be wearing what orchestras traditionally wear - tuxedos and formal black outfits - but you can wear whatever you want.  We just want you to be comfortable!​
How do I learn more about what I'll hear? 
  • Come to the pre-concert talk before each performance.  They start one hour before the advertised performance time and last for 30 minutes - this gives you time to stretch your legs before the music begins
  • Check out the information for each concert on homepage.  You'll find links to interesting facts and the Wikipedia article for each piece.​
  • Listen to the Spotify playlist - this has been curated by our Music Director to give you the best preparation for the performance.
​When do I clap?
  • There's two different schools of thought here - to clap when you feel like it or only clap between entire pieces and not between movements.  At the RPO, we want you to clap when you feel like it!  Here's a good article on the history and etiquette on clapping.

    Still have questions?  Contact us using the form below with your questions!

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  • Home
    • Your Symphony Experience
  • Donate
  • About
    • What to Expect
    • Past Guest Artists
    • History
  • Who We Are
    • Board of Directors
    • Music Director
    • Assistant Conductor
    • Concertmaster
    • Musicians
  • Contact
    • Contact
    • Auditions >
      • Audition Requirements
    • Volunteer