Exclusive Donor Experiences:
We are proud to offer many opportunities to our donors for engagement with the Nashville Symphony throughout the season. Please see below for available information regarding upcoming events.
With questions, please contact the Development Department at 615.687.6494 or giving@nashvillesymphony.org
For Donors of $75+: Access to Curb Open Dress Rehearsals
We invite both student groups and donors to be a part of the Nashville Symphony’s final rehearsal before each Classical Series weekend’s opening night! You can expect this to be a working rehearsal lasting approximately 2.5 hours long. The orchestra, guest artists, and conductor will be casually dressed as they fine-tune their performances.
All donors of this level are invited to attend one dress rehearsal a season. Those who give donations at a value of $500 invited to two dress rehearsals a season, and those who give $1,000 or more have access to all Open Dress Rehearsals.
IMPORTANT: The first half of dress rehearsals typically last from 10:00AM to 11:30AM, at which time there is a break. Guests may not leave the hall in the middle of a working rehearsal, but are welcome to leave at the break. To learn about rehearsal etiquette and expectations, click here.
To RSVP for a dress rehearsal, click here, choose the rehearsal to attend and then enter the number of guests (limit 4).
Thursday, September 14, 2023 | The Rite of Spring
Friday, October 27, 2023 | Triathlon + Fountains and Pine of Rome
Thursday, November 2, 2023 | Corea’s Concerto + Romeo & Juliet
Friday, February 2, 2024 | Clyne, Mozart, and Prokofiev
Friday, April 12, 2024 | Dawson, Price, and Gershwin’s America
Thursday, May 2, 2024 | Beethoven’s Violin Concerto
For Donors of $150+: Group Tours
Group Tours of Schermerhorn Symphony Center
Visit the Nashville Symphony’s home to learn about the architecture, iconography, and acoustic details! Small group tours of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center will be available throughout the season.
Tour dates are below, to RSVP for a tour, please email giving@nashvillesymphony.org or call 615.687.6494.
Friday, October 20, 2023 | 10 AM to 11 AM
Friday, November 3, 2023 | 10 AM to 11 AM
Friday, February 23, 2024 | 10 AM to 11 AM
Friday, March 22, 2024 | 10 AM to 11 AM
For Donors of $1000+: Select access to Allen Walter Watson, Sr. Founders Hall
Founders Hall is located on the second floor, west side of the Schermerhorn Symphony Center. It is open one hour prior to concert start time, as well as during intermission if there is one. You can find light refreshments, wine, and spirits, and mingling with other Nashville Symphony supporters. Households that give $3,000 or more a season get unlimited access to the Allen Walter Watson, Sr. Founders Hal.
Founders Hall is open for Classical, Pops, and Jazz series concerts as well as select other concerts. Please check this page for month-by-month updates on Founders Hall openings. On nights when Founders Hall is closed but bars are open, annual donors of $3,000 and above will have their household names on a VIP list at the bars to receive free drinks.
You will receive an email notifying you when the Founders Hall is open or not.
Toast to Opening Night
Béla Fleck with the Nashville Symphony
Classical Pre-Concert Toast
Saturday, September 9, 2023
Allen Walter Watson, Sr. Founders Hall
Join us as we kick-off Season 23/24 with a champagne toast before the concert celebrating our opening night.
Complimentary champagne, RSVP Required
Toast to Classical Series Opening Weekend
The Rite of Spring
Classical Post-Toast
Thursday, September 14 | Friday, September 15 | Saturday, September 16, 2023
Allen Walter Watson, Sr. Founders Hall
Join us as we celebrate the beginning of our Classical Series with a champagne toast following each performance. Let’s meet and mingle with musicians to toast an exciting new season!
Complimentary champagne, RSVP Required
Toast to POPS Opening Weekend
Trisha Yearwood with the Nashville Symphony
POPS Post-Toast
Thursday, October 19| Friday, October 20 | Saturday, October 21, 2023
Allen Walter Watson, Sr. Founders Hall
We’ll meet and mingle with musicians and patrons of the Nashville Symphony immediately following each performance.
Complimentary champagne, RSVP required
Behind the Scenes: Meet & Greet Q & A with Percussion
Friday, November 3, 2023
Laura Turner Hall
Join us after the Classical performance of Corea’s Concerto + Romeo & Juliet for a close up look and Q & A with our musicians. Stay tuned for more information.
RSVP Required
Symphony Ball 2023
Saturday, December 9, 2023
Laura Turner Hall
Please join us for a special night celebrating your Nashville Symphony, along with other surprises! We’ll present the Harmony Award to this year’s recipient. Stay tuned for more information.
Holiday-Themed Happy Hour
Tuesday, December 5 | Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Allen Walter Watson, Sr. Founders Hall
Toast the beginning of the holiday season! Join us in the Founders Hall for festive treats and cocktails before each performance of The Holidays with Boyz II Men and the Nashville Symphony.
Musicians Recognition Dinner
Wednesday, January 31, 2024
Laura Turner Hall
Join us as we celebrate the Nashville Symphony Musicians and their Milestone Anniversaries. Meet & mingle cocktail hour, dinner, and presentation. Stay tuned for more information.
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