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!
Join teens across Western New York for these exclusive pre-concert parties! Enjoy snacks and mingle with BPO musicians.
Musician Meet & Greets
Use the links below to RSVP for events.
Juliana Athayde, violin
Sat Oct 26
Schubert Symphony No. 9, “The Great”
Clayton Stephenson, piano
Sat Jan 25
Lockhart Conducts Grand Canyon Suite
This meet & greet has been canceled.
Marcin Zdunik, cello
Sat Feb 22
Tchaikovsky Festival: Pathétique
Tim McAllister, saxophone
Sat May 31
Bernstein & Copland
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
Joshua Bell
Sat Sep 28, 10am-12:30pm
Join the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for an exclusive open rehearsal featuring a Q&A session with world-renowned violinist Joshua Bell.
*Reservations are limited to 20 people, so please be sure to pre-register in order to attend.
Open Rehearsal
Sanctuary Road
Thu Mar 28, 7:30-9:30pm
Join the Buffalo Philharmonic Orchestra for an exclusive open rehearsal of Sanctuary Road, a program of tales of those who journeyed along the Underground Railroad. Also featuring the Buffalo Philharmonic Chorus, a cast of solo vocalists, and Benjamin Taylor as abolitionist William Still.
This rehearsal has been canceled.
“Bring a Friend” Concerts
Bring a friend for FREE to these concerts!
- Rock Hits & Power Ballads Sat Nov 2, 7:30pm
- Beethoven Symphony No. 3, “Eroica” Sat Nov 23, 7:30pm
- Symphonic Showdown: The Wild West in Concert Sat Mar 8, 7:30pm
- Bernstein & Copland Sat May 31, 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.
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
24-25 Season Guide
Explore the Symphony Hall Pass membership 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.