Of course, making a donation to the Annual Fund and the Endowment, buying concert tickets, and attending fund raising events are ways to support the symphony. You can also join our support guild, called Friends Association of the Symphony Orchestra to volunteer your time and talents to the organization in a meaningful way.

Tickets can be purchased through the MSC Box Office online at boxoffice.tamu.edu or by phone at 979-845-1234. The MSC Box Office is located in the first floor lobby of Rudder Auditorium on the Texas A&M University Campus. Regular Box Office hours are 9am to 5pm, Monday through Friday.
Season tickets are available through the MSC Box Office until the first concert of the season. After the season begins, partial season packages may still be available — please contact the MSC Box Office for current availability.
Individual concert tickets can be purchased in advance online or by phone, and may also be available at the door the evening of the performance if the concert is not sold out.

Yes, tickets will be available at the door as long as seats are still available. However, we always recommend purchasing in advance to guarantee your seat. For the Holiday concert, general admission tickets are available at the door as long as seating is available.

Yes! All of our concerts feature reserved seating, with the exception of our Holiday concert, which is general admission. When you purchase your ticket, your seat will be assigned at that time. We recommend purchasing early to get your preferred seats, especially if you’d like to sit with friends or family.

Ticket prices vary by concert and seating section. Please visit the MSC Box Office at boxoffice.tamu.edu or call 979-845-1234 for current pricing.
We occasionally offer special discounts for targeted groups, so be sure to check our Facebook page or sign up for our mailing list to stay informed.

Not to worry! Please contact the MSC Box Office first, as they will be able to look up your order and assist with replacement tickets. You can reach them online at boxoffice.tamu.edu or by phone at 979-845-1234 during regular business hours (9am–5pm, Monday–Friday).

This season, all subscription concerts begin at 5:00pm on a Sunday.

Most symphony concerts are between 90 minutes and two hours long depending on the music pieces planned and most have an intermission.

That is a personal choice for everyone. At most concerts, you will see a variety of dress styles, from business attire to casual and everywhere in between. Some people prefer to dress nicely and celebrate a night out, while others prefer to wear jeans. You will not usually see tuxedos and ball gowns on audience members, but you may see men wearing suits or sport coats and women dressed up a little. A good rule of thumb is to dress as you might for church.

(Excerpted from “What’s it like to experience a live orchestra concert?” at meetthemusic.org) “This is the number-one scary question! No one wants to clap in the “wrong” place. At the beginning of the concert, the concertmaster will come onstage. The audience claps as a welcome, and as a sign of appreciation to all the musicians. After the orchestra tunes, the conductor (and possibly a soloist) will come onstage. Everyone claps to welcome them, too.

In most classical concerts—unlike jazz or pop—the audience never applauds during the music. They wait until the end of each piece, then let loose with their applause. But this can be a little tricky, because many pieces seem to end several times—in other words, they have several parts, or “movements.” These are listed in your program. What if you lose track, and aren’t sure whether the piece is truly over? One clue is to watch the conductor. Usually, s/he won’t relax between movements, but keep hands raised; the attention of the musicians will remain on the conductor. After a piece has ended, the conductor may turn around and face the audience–this is a good time to clap. If in any doubt, it’s always safe to wait and follow what the rest of the audience does!”

We are ready and able to help audience members like you. There are two simple ways to reach us. Send an e-mail to services@bvso.org or call 979-696-6100. Please note that all programs and artists are subject to change. You can also sign up for our mailing list to receive pre-concert information and special discounts.