The Symphony Hall Series

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An Encore Tours Event

Two legendary halls. Your orchestra on their stage.

In 2027, the Symphony Hall Series brings a limited number of orchestras to the home stages of The Cleveland Orchestra and the Boston Symphony Orchestra for clinician-led coaching, a dedicated performance block, and a concert hall experience your students will never forget.

ClevelandMarch 22, 2027 BostonApril 17-18, 2027

The 2027 Series

Choose your hall.

Each event is capped at a small number of ensembles to protect stage time, coaching quality, and a schedule that never feels rushed. Spaces are filled on a first-come basis.

Stage view of Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center

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Cleveland

Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center

DateMon, March 22, 2027

FormatOne Day

Starting At$575 per participant

A focused single day on the home stage of The Cleveland Orchestra: learn in the morning, perform in the afternoon.

Rotating clinician-led clinics and educational workshops
Lunch included during the morning rotation
Afternoon concert performance block in Mandel Concert Hall

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Boston

Symphony Hall

DatesSat-Sun, April 17-18, 2027

FormatTwo Days

Starting At$599 per participant

Two days built around one of the world’s great concert halls, plus a night at the Boston Symphony Orchestra.

Saturday sectionals and ensemble clinic on the Symphony Hall campus
Saturday evening: the BSO performs Mahler’s Symphony No. 3
Sunday soundcheck and performance block on the Symphony Hall stage

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What’s Included

The essentials, handled.

Both events are professionally coordinated programs centered on education, performance, and ensemble growth. Here’s what every participating orchestra receives.

Performance Block

A dedicated concert performance block on the main stage, with professional pacing and efficient changeovers.

Clinician-Led Sessions

Sectionals and ensemble clinics with professional clinicians to sharpen preparation before you perform.

Lunch

Lunch on event days, a natural time for groups to reset and connect with other ensembles.

Encore Coordination

Planning guidance, event-day coordination, and production support from first inquiry through performance.

Professional Development

Music educators can receive graduate-level professional development credit for attending.

Basic Protection Plan

Every participant is covered by Encore Tours’ Basic Protection Plan.

The two events at a glance

Event

Cleveland

Boston

Date

Monday, March 22, 2027

Saturday-Sunday, April 17-18, 2027

Hall

Mandel Concert Hall at Severance Music Center

Boston Symphony Hall

Format

One day: morning clinics and workshops, afternoon performance

Two days: Saturday clinics, Sunday soundcheck and performance

Signature Extra

Full program in a single day, ideal for regional groups

Group evening at the BSO: Mahler’s Symphony No. 3

Starting At

$575 per participant

$599 per participant

Make It Your Own

Keep it focused, or build a full tour around it.

The core events are structured educational programs, but every group can add hotel stays, meals, sightseeing, and additional musical experiences. Encore will build the trip around your Symphony Hall Series date.

Sample Itinerary

Finish Line to Symphony Hall

4 Days in Boston, Marathon Weekend

Pair your Symphony Hall performance with one of Boston’s biggest weekends of the year.

Day 1Arrive, meet your Tour Manager, group dinner
Day 2Symphony Hall clinics, university workshop, BSO: Mahler 3
Day 3B.A.A. 5K, your Symphony Hall performance, harbor dinner cruise
Day 4Cheer on Marathon Monday runners, then head home

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Shape the Trip

Add overnight hotel stays before or after the event
Add or remove group meals
Balance sightseeing, rehearsal, and free time
Add overnight security
Add transportation to and from the event

Add Music

Performance exchange with a local ensemble
Masterclass with a local professional musician
Behind-the-scenes venue tour
A second clinic or rehearsal session

Explore the City

Guided walking tours and landmark sightseeing
Museum and cultural visits
Campus visits at nearby universities
Signature group moments, like a harbor dinner cruise

All customizations are subject to operational feasibility and availability.

Why Directors Choose It

A big-hall moment, without the big-tour commitment.

The Symphony Hall Series gives students a career-defining performance with a fraction of the planning, cost, and time away of a multi-week tour.

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A Goal Worth Working Toward

Knowing they’ll perform in a legendary hall gives students a clear target to rehearse toward all season.

Fewer Ensembles, More Attention

Limited participation protects stage time, schedule quality, and the attention each orchestra receives.

Peer Exchange

Students share the day with other motivated orchestras in a setting built for connection.

No Repertoire Needed to Start

Submit interest now; share repertoire later if you’d like clinician input on your program.

Hold Your Spot

Spaces are limited. Your first step is risk-free.

Both events fill on a first-come basis. Registering early locks in your ensemble’s place with a small, refundable initial payment.

$300 initial payment, risk-free for 30 days after registration (or until 130 days before the event, whichever comes first)
Final balance due 120 days before the event
Transportation available as an optional add-on

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Still deciding? Schedule a call with a tour consultant.