Welcome to the Symphony Hall Pass Hub! 
You can access all resources for the Symphony Hall Pass here and take advantage of the many membership benefits! Be sure to register for exclusive meet-and-greet opportunities to interact with BPO musicians, guest artists, and other local students. Encourage your friends to join!
Concerts
Click to view the list of FREE concerts for members for the 25-26 season.
Musician Meet & Greets
Use the links below to RSVP for events.
Adam Golka, piano
Sat Nov 22
Grieg & Schumann: Romantic Impressions
Aubree Oliverson, violin
Sat Jan 24
Mozart’s Violin
Colin Currie, percussion
Sat Mar 7
Tchaikovsky Meets Elfman
Pablo Sáinz Villegas, guitar
Sat Apr 11
Pablo’s Guitar
All meet & greets take place backstage in Livingston Hall during intermission of the concert, unless otherwise noted. You must have tickets to the BPO concert in order to attend the meet & greet. Tickets may be reserved through the Box Office.
Open Rehearsal
Malofeev Plays Tchaikovsky
Sat Sep 20, 10:00am-12:30pm
Join the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for an exclusive open rehearsal featuring a Q&A session with world-renowned pianist Alexander Malofeev.
*Reservations are limited, so please be sure to pre-register in order to attend.
Open Rehearsal
Carmina Burana
Sat May 30, 10:00am-12:30pm
Join the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for an exclusive open rehearsal of Carmina Burana, a musical setting of several Medieval poems from Bavaria. Also featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus and a cast of solo vocalists.
*Reservations are limited, so please be sure to pre-register in order to attend.
“Bring a Friend” Concerts
Bring a friend for FREE to these concerts!
- Mahler & Mahler Sat Nov 8, 7:30pm
- Uptown Nights with Byron Stripling Sat Jan 31, 7:30pm
- Tchaikovsky Meets Elfman Sat Mar 7, 7:30pm
- Mendelssohn & Dvořák Sat Apr 25, 7:30pm
Reserve tickets by calling the Box Office at (716) 885-5000 or email boxoffice@bpo.org.
*Limit of 2 friends to attend for free with member
Newsletters
Catch up on all the goings-on each month at the BPO for members. Stay up-to-date on the latest concerts and events.
Click the tabs below to access each monthly newsletter.
Newsletters for 2025-26 coming soon!
Share your experience!
We want to hear from you! Help us provide even better events and offerings. Click below to take the survey on your experience as a Symphony Hall Pass members this season.
Questions?
Contact Rachael Pudlewski, Associate Director of Education, at (716) 242-7822 or rpudlewski@bpo.org.
Additional Resources
25-26 Season Guide
Masterclasses
The BPO hosts incredible guest artists each year. These artists will work one-on-one with talented local students in front of a live audience.
Practice with the BPO
Learn practice tips and tricks from BPO Musicians.
Sing with the BPC
Learn vocal tips and tricks from members of the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus.
Listening Resources
Access Listening Guides that include repertoire performed on past BPOnDemand video-streamed concerts.