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.

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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 Now Registering

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.

01

Performance Block

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

02

Clinician-Led Sessions

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

03

Lunch

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

04

Encore Coordination

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

05

Professional Development

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

06

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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