“When I hear music, I fear no danger. I am invulnerable. I see no foe. I am relatedto the earliest times, and to the latest.”
HENRY DAVID THOREAU
Join the APO for an entire season of amazing music from all four of our masterworks and three pops concerts! Our Full Season Subscription allows access to enjoy all seven concerts in our season for a discounted rate!
24 Sep 2022 – 06 May 2023
Join the APO and experience amazing classical music from well-known composers to World Renowned Guest Artists! Our Masterworks Subscription allows access to enjoy all four classical concerts in our season at a discounted rate!
24 Sep 2022 – 04 Mar 2023
Join the APO and experience a wide variety of musical genres, from Broadway to Contemporary with our Pops Concerts! Our Pops Subscription allows access to enjoy all three pops concerts for a discounted rate!
03 Dec 2022 – 06 May 2023
Build a package that is just for you! Our Mix & Match subscription allows access to any four concerts of your choice at a discounted rate!
24 Sep 2022 – 06 May 2023
The Philharmonic recognizes the importance and sacrifice that our servicemen and families make while protecting our freedoms, and as a small token of our appreciation all active Military can receive 50% off tickets to any Philharmonic concert. To receive this discount you must purchase the tickets in person and present their military ID at our box office located at 1102 North 3rd St. Suite C or at the Convention Center on the night of a performance.
Student’s ages 6 through 18 can enjoy any Philharmonic concerts for only $5.00. It is important that our youth experience a live symphony orchestra concert and gain the appreciation for the world’s greatest art form. Can be purchased online, but a student ID is needed to gain access to the concert. (No children under the age of 6 will be allowed in the concert hall)
Two hours before every concert, college students have the opportunity to purchase $5.00 tickets. Rush tickets are available on a first come, first serve basis and are subject to availability. Students must present a valid student ID and pay in cash or a $2.50 processing fee will be applied for credit cards.
The Abilene Philharmonic’s TicketReach program enables youth and members of our underserved community the opportunity to experience a live professional symphonic orchestra concert at no cost.
Tickets can be requested by individuals or by a group, and upon this request the Abilene Philharmonic will provide the desired number of tickets free of charge. Specific criteria and guidelines have been created to ensure the maximum benefits are extended to our patrons.
Previous participants in the TicketReach Program include public and private schools, Big Brothers Big Sisters, the Boys and Girls Club, Noah Project, Disability Resources, and Dyess Air Force Base families. Tickets are used for educational field trips, incentives, or as a break for those dealing with stressful circumstances in their lives. In our 2017-18 concert season, 355 TicketReach tickets were provided to the community and fully funded by corporate partners and other major donors.
To apply for TicketReach tickets fill out this form and return it to speters@abilenephilharmonic.org or mail it to 1102 North 3rd Street, Suite C, Abilene TX 79601
THE ABILENE PHILHARMONIC
WOULD ALSO LIKE TO THANK
ITS TICKETREACH SPONSORS:
THE NANCY SEABERRY FROST
ARTS ENDOWMENT
THE GREATHOUSE FOUNDATION
The main parking lot at the convention center is located on the north side of the building and is free to park. Handicapped parking is limited so we recommend getting there early.
1100 N 6TH ST.
ABILENE, TX 79601
There are many street parking spots that are free with no time limit. On Philharmonic nights, you can also park in the parking lot directly east of the Paramount across Cypress St.
352 CYPRESS ST.
ABILENE, TX 79601
There are two main parking lots located north and south of First Baptist Church. There are also street parking spots. Handicapped parking is limited so we recommend getting there early.
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ABILENE, TX 79601
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Accessibility
The Abilene Convention Center is wheelchair accessible with designated seating throughout the concert hall. Please call our box office to ensure you have the best seats for you.
What to wear?
There are as many ways of dressing as there are people who come to concerts. Most aim for business casual or dressier, but ultimately the symphony is for everyone, wear what makes you comfortable.
Do I need to know the music before I attend the performance?
No. One of the great joys of going to an Abilene Philharmonic concert is being introduced to a great piece of music you’ve never heard before. You may also enjoy a superb performance of a piece you have known for years. Some regular concertgoers find they appreciate the performance more if they listen to a recording of the piece before the concert so they can better anticipate their favorite parts, or listen to virtuosic playing of the most difficult passages. Many audience members find that attending a live concert enhances their enjoyment of the music.
What is the policy on bringing children to an adult/regular performance?
Children ages 6 and up are welcome to all Masterworks and Pops concerts. Children must have a ticket for all ticketed events. The APO invites children of all ages to special family friendly events that are held throughout the year. Please check our concert calendar or call our Box Office for more information.
We are partnering with Day Nursery of Abilene to provide childcare from 5:30pm-10pm the day of our concerts. The cost is $36 per child and it includes the evening meal. Make it a date night at the Abilene Philharmonic! The deadline to sign up is Thursday before each concert. Click here to register.
When should I get there?
Parking for the Abilene Civic Center is in the lot north of North 7th Street in between Pine and Cedar. Try to arrive at least thirty minutes before concert time. This leaves time for parking, picking up tickets, visiting the restroom and finding your seat.
What next?
Turn off the sound on your phone and watch alarm.
If you are unfamiliar with the music, try reading the program notes in the program book (or on your phone on our website) while you are waiting for the concert to begin.
If you’re attending a Masterworks concert, you might want to join in our backstage talks at 6:45 p.m. They’re called Concert Conversations because conductor David Itkin often chats with the guest soloists about the music. You get the inside scoop from the musicians’ point of view and also a little history to put things in perspective.
You’re actually likely to hear something you recognize since so much classical music has been used in movies and sports and advertising – and pops music is just that, popular music.
You may see some weird things taking place on stage that the article “Why Is the Timpani Player Smelling His Drums?” demystifies.
What happens if I arrive late?
You’ll be seated as soon as there is an appropriate pause in the performance.
May I take pictures or record the Abilene Philharmonic?
No…we’re sorry, but every concert involves lots of contracts with lots of rules.
When do I clap?
No need for this to be a nail-bitter. When in doubt, clap when everyone else does. The audience usually claps when the concertmaster walks out on stage, when the conductor enters the stage, and at the end of a piece. The trick is figuring out how many parts there are to a piece. In your program, if you see numbers under the composer and title, that’s how many parts there are. There is usually silence in between all the parts and clapping after the last one.
1102 N 3rd St, Suite C
Abilene, TX 79601
Hours: (T-F) 9 am - 5 pm
Closed 12 pm - 1 pm for lunch
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