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From the time that COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) first impacted the performing arts, The Hub has been tracking postponements and cancellations by U.S. and international orchestras, performing arts centers, and conservatories.

The League of American Orchestras is posting resources and information about coping with the pandemic as a service to the orchestra field. These resources include information about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security package; discussion groups and one-on-one consultations for League members; guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities; and more. Find regularly updated resources and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

The following orchestras and music organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities due to the global pandemic. Many orchestras, musicians, conservatories, and others are posting videos, recordings, and educational resources online free of charge; visit the League of American Orchestras’ new, regularly updated directory of digital programming at SymphonySpot.org. Note: orchestras and music festivals are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to individual websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information. (This list is not complete, and we will continue to post announcements as they arrive.)

The Atlanta Symphony Orchestra (Georgia) has announced new dates for its March 13 and 14 orchestra-with-film concerts, which will now be given on June 26 and 27. The orchestra had previously cancelled or postponed concerts and events through the end of the season on June 14. The orchestra continues to expand the content on its “ASO Virtual Stage” site.

The Grand Rapids Symphony (Michigan) has cancelled all concerts and events through July 31. The July 14, 2020 concert at Ah-Nab-Awen Park has been rescheduled for July 14, 2021. The orchestra is planning concerts at various locations in August, to be determined by COVID-19 guidance at that time. Since the end of March, musicians of the Grand Rapids Symphony have released virtual performances on Facebook and YouTube.

The New Albany Symphony Orchestra (Ohio) cancelled its March 14-15 and April 25-26 concerts, following the closure of its performance venues and limitations on large gatherings to limit the spread of the coronavirus.

The Northern Ohio Youth Orchestra (Oberlin, Ohio) has cancelled its 2020 Summer Winds and Summer Symphony camps. The organization plans to announce distance-learning opportunities instead of the in-person camps, and is currently presenting online “NOYO Knowledge Virtual Q&A Sessions” for young musicians.

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (Ohio) cancelled its May 16 performance, which would have featured the Springfield Symphony Orchestra Chorale and Children’s Chorus.

From the time that COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) first impacted the performing arts, The Hub has been tracking postponements and cancellations by U.S. and international orchestras, performing arts centers, and conservatories.

The League of American Orchestras is posting resources and information about coping with the pandemic as a service to the orchestra field. These resources include information about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security package; discussion groups and one-on-one consultations for League members; guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities; and more. Find regularly updated resources and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

The following orchestras and music organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities due to the global pandemic. Many orchestras, musicians, conservatories, and others are posting videos, recordings, and educational resources online free of charge; visit the League of American Orchestras’ new, regularly updated directory of digital programming at SymphonySpot.org. Note: orchestras and music festivals are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to individual websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information. (This list is not complete, and we will continue to post announcements as they arrive.)

The Colorado Symphony (Denver, Colorado) has cancelled concerts and events through end of its season on May 31. In addition to full-orchestra concerts, cancelled events include in-school programs, chamber music concerts, an open rehearsal, and a performance by the Denver Young Artists Orchestra. The orchestra had previously postponed these concerts and events.

The Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra (Indiana) has cancelled its free Parks Concerts on June 10 and 11. The orchestra had previously cancelled concerts on May 17 and June 6, and rescheduled the April 18 performance to February 27, 2021. The orchestra has launched a Virtual Performance Series on its social media channels; programming on the ICO YouTube channel includes video clips of past performances and live events with its musicians and guest artists.

The Magic Valley Symphony Orchestra (Twin Falls, Idaho) has rescheduled its April 24 concert to November 13, 2021.

The Naumburg Orchestral Concerts (New York, New York), a free series held in Central Park since 1905, has announced that it intends to move forward with its June and July concerts if health considerations and city regulations allow. The organization states that it will honor financial commitments to currently contracted musicians whether or not the concerts are canceled due to the pandemic. The 2020 season is slated to include the East Coast Chamber Orchestra on June 17; The Knights on June 24; A Far Cry on July 7; Marc-André Hamelin, Lara St. John, and the Ulysses String Quartet on July 14; and the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra on July 21.

The Meridian Symphony Orchestra (Idaho) cancelled its April 25 concert at Centennial High School Performing Arts Center in Boise. The orchestra’s annual free concert at the Julius M. Kleiner Memorial Park Bandshell in Meridian has been rescheduled from June 13 to September 11.

The Washington Idaho Symphony (Moscow, Idaho) has cancelled the remainder of the 2019-20 season. Cancelled concerts were to take place on March 28-29 and April 25-26.

From the time that COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) first impacted the performing arts, The Hub has been tracking postponements and cancellations by U.S. and international orchestras, performing arts centers, and conservatories.

The League of American Orchestras is posting resources and information about coping with the pandemic as a service to the orchestra field. These resources include information about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security package; discussion groups and one-on-one consultations for League members; guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities; and more. Find regularly updated resources and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

The following orchestras and music organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities due to the global pandemic. Many orchestras, musicians, conservatories, and others are posting videos, recordings, and educational resources online free of charge; visit the League of American Orchestras’ new, regularly updated directory of digital programming at SymphonySpot.org. Note: orchestras and music festivals are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to individual websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information. (This list is not complete, and we will continue to post announcements as they arrive.)

The Coastal Symphony of Georgia (St. Simons Island, Georgia) cancelled its April 13 concert due to coronavirus concerns. The orchestra is posting videos featuring its musicians.

The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra (New London, Connecticut) has cancelled the remainder of its 2019-20 season, including concerts on April 25, and May 19 and May 23. These concerts had previously been rescheduled from dates earlier in the season.

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra (Connecticut) has cancelled its 2020 Talcott Mountain Music Festival, due to state-mandated limitations on social gatherings of more than five people. The 2020 festival was slated to run June 26-July 24, and this summer would have been the event’s 25th anniversary.

Symphony Silicon Valley (San Jose, California) has cancelled its June 6 and 7 concerts, which had previously been postponed from March 21 and 22 to June.

The Vallejo Symphony (California) has rescheduled two concerts from this spring to September 19 and 20.

From the time that COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) first impacted the performing arts, The Hub has been tracking postponements and cancellations by U.S. and international orchestras, performing arts centers, and conservatories.

The League of American Orchestras is posting resources and information about coping with the pandemic as a service to the orchestra field. These resources include information about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security package; discussion groups and one-on-one consultations for League members; guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities; and more. Find regularly updated resources and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

The following orchestras and music organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities due to the global pandemic. Many orchestras, musicians, conservatories, and others are posting videos, recordings, and educational resources online free of charge; visit the League of American Orchestras’ new, regularly updated directory of digital programming at SymphonySpot.org. Note: orchestras and music festivals are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to individual websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information. (This list is not complete, and we will continue to post announcements as they arrive.)

The Charlotte Symphony (North Carolina) has announced a new summer schedule for concerts postponed due to the pandemic. Slated for August 7-22, the festival will include pops, classical, orchestra-with-film, and family concerts as well as a free community concert. The orchestra will present performances only when it is safe to do so. The orchestra has rescheduled a few events to 2021, and several concerts between March and June were previously cancelled, including Summer Pops at Symphony Park in June and July. The orchestra is posting audio of past performances, listening guides, educational materials, and other content online.

Little Rock Winds (Arkansas) has cancelled concerts on April 30 and May 17 as well as a free season-finale concert on June 14.

The Music Academy of the West (Santa Barbara, California) has cancelled its in-person Summer School and Festival and moved the event to a virtual platform. During the Music Academy Remote Learning Institute (June 14-July 10), young musicians will participate in remote training and performances with faculty artists. Recordings, livestreamed events, and masterclasses will be available for viewers online. The Institute will be extended through July 25 to offer career-development and content-creation instruction. Deferred enrollment to the 2021 Summer Festival has been offered to the young musicians. The organization had previously moved the first half of the 2020 program online.

The San José Chamber Orchestra (California) cancelled its March 29 concert, following guidelines from the Santa Clara County Department of Health. The world premieres by Joel Friedman and Judith Shatin on that concert will be programmed next season.

The Santa Clarita Philharmonic (California) has postponed its May 16 concert, which was to feature a work by the winner of its Student Concerto Competition as well as Beethoven’s Symphony No. 8.

The Santa Cruz Symphony (California) has cancelled concerts on May 2 and 3 and June 6. The orchestra postponed a recital on April 19 and will announce a new date.

The Stockton Symphony (California) has cancelled all concerts and special events through the end of the season on May 3. These include a donor dinner on March 20, pre- and post-concert receptions on March 21, and concerts on March 21, April 18, and May 3. The orchestra is posting “at home” videos by its musicians.

About 3,000 people have registered for the League of American Orchestras’ online Conference, happening now through June 12. That’s triple the number of delegates for the League’s regular in-person Conferences. Participation numbers grow every day—and so does the positive
feedback. Here’s just a sample:

Thank you for all you continue to do. Thank you for being nimble and creating an online version of the Conference. Absolutely Stronger Together.
 
As a small orchestra, we could never afford to [attend the League’s National Conference], so this is a real treat. Of course, I will share all the info I learn with the music director and board. You have really stepped up your service by hosting this online for free. Thank you.

Everyone at the League is proud that this virtual convening of the orchestra field is providing support and inspiration in these challenging times. However, with no registration fees for this year’s Conference, support is based purely on the generosity of sponsors and donors. Thank you to those who have already shown their appreciation with a gift. For those who haven’t yet given, please consider making a Stronger Together: League Giving Days 2020 gift today. The Stronger Together concept is all about the power of numbers and building a philanthropic community. Thank you for making a gift that is meaningful to you and helps all of us be Stronger Together.

From the time that COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) first impacted the performing arts, The Hub has been tracking postponements and cancellations by U.S. and international orchestras, performing arts centers, and conservatories.

The League of American Orchestras is posting resources and information about coping with the pandemic as a service to the orchestra field. These resources include information about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security package; discussion groups and one-on-one consultations for League members; guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities; and more. Find regularly updated resources and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

The following orchestras and music organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities due to the global pandemic. Many orchestras, musicians, conservatories, and others are posting videos, recordings, and educational resources online free of charge; visit the League of American Orchestras’ new, regularly updated directory of digital programming at SymphonySpot.org. Note: orchestras and music festivals are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to individual websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information. (This list is not complete, and we will continue to post announcements as they arrive.)

The Chamber Orchestra at St. Matthew’s (Pacific Palisades, California) postponed its March 13 concert, with a new date to be announced, and cancelled its April 24 concert, due to coronavirus concerns. The orchestra’s June 5 concert is currently proceeding as planned.

The Golden State Youth Orchestra (Palo Alto, California) has cancelled the remaining concerts in the current season, and has moved musician auditions for the 2020-21 season to a virtual platform.

The Kensington Symphony Orchestra (California) has cancelled its April 26 and June 13 concerts, due to the extension of local shelter-in-place orders.

The Mariposa Symphony Orchestra (California) postponed its April concerts commemorating the 50th anniversary of Earth Day, with new dates to be announced. The April 18 concert was to be presented in the Fiester Auditorium at Mariposa County High School, and the April 19 concert was to take place in the Amphitheatre at Camp Curry, Yosemite National Park. The orchestra is posting new and previously recorded content online.

Tippet Rise Arts Center (Fishtail, Montana) has cancelled its 2020 season of classical chamber music, which was to have run June 10-August 29, as well as its exhibition of sculpture, site-specific installations, and other artworks. The arts center has expanded its digital offerings, with podcasts, videos of performances recorded in the Olivier Music Barn and outdoors, and other media content.

From the time that COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) first impacted the performing arts, The Hub has been tracking postponements and cancellations by U.S. and international orchestras, performing arts centers, and conservatories.

The League of American Orchestras is posting resources and information about coping with the pandemic as a service to the orchestra field. These resources include information about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security package; discussion groups and one-on-one consultations for League members; guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities; and more. Find regularly updated resources and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

The following orchestras and music organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities due to the global pandemic. Many orchestras, musicians, conservatories, and others are posting videos, recordings, and educational resources online free of charge; visit the League of American Orchestras’ new, regularly updated directory of digital programming at SymphonySpot.org. Note: orchestras and music festivals are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to individual websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information. (This list is not complete, and we will continue to post announcements as they arrive.)

The Mercury chamber ensemble (Houston, Texas) cancelled concerts starting on March 26 through the end of its 2019-20 season on May 10. Mercury is posting new performances by its musicians in a “Songs of Comfort” series featuring individual musicians and a “Social Distancing Ensembles” series in which small groups perform from separate locations.

The Mesquite Symphony Orchestra (Texas) cancelled its concerts on March 21 and May 9, which was to have been the final concert of the current season.

The Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra (Pennsylvania) has cancelled the remaining concerts in its 2019-20 season, which was to run through July 12. In addition, the orchestra has cancelled its European tour, which was to consist of twelve concerts in eleven cities in August and September, including appearances at the opening weekend of the Beethovenfest in Bonn and as the only American orchestra to play at the Salzburg Festival’s 100th anniversary season.

The Seattle Symphony (Washington) has cancelled or postponed performances through July 31. These include a Beethoven symphony cycle, family concerts, and orchestra-with-film performances. The orchestra is posting free livestreams, short performances by its musicians, concert rebroadcasts, and educational resources online.

The Waco Symphony Orchestra (Texas) has rescheduled two concerts from this spring to next season: a pops concert has been moved to April 8, 2021, and a Beethoven concert featuring Symphony Belles and Brass, a Waco Symphony program for high school students, will be given on March 20, 2021.

From the time that COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) first impacted the performing arts, The Hub has been tracking postponements and cancellations by U.S. and international orchestras, performing arts centers, and conservatories.

The League of American Orchestras is posting resources and information about coping with the pandemic as a service to the orchestra field. These resources include information about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security package; discussion groups and one-on-one consultations for League members; guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities; and more. Find regularly updated resources and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

The following orchestras and music organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities due to the global pandemic. Many orchestras, musicians, conservatories, and others are posting videos, recordings, and educational resources online free of charge; visit the League of American Orchestras’ new, regularly updated directory of digital programming at SymphonySpot.org. Note: orchestras and music festivals are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to individual websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information. (This list is not complete, and we will continue to post announcements as they arrive.)

The Beaverton Symphony Orchestra (Oregon) cancelled all concerts from March 13 through the end of its current season on May 17, due to coronavirus concerns. The orchestra is posting videos made by its musicians online.

The Lancaster Symphony Orchestra (Pennsylvania) has canceled the remainder of its 2019-20 season. The final concert of the season, on May 16, was planned as the last for outgoing Music Director Stephen Gunzenhauser. The orchestra is posting a “Musicians at Home” series on its Facebook platform.

The Maryland Symphony Orchestra (Hagerstown, Maryland) cancelled its July 4 concert at Antietam National Battlefield. This would have been the orchestra’s 35th annual concert and fireworks display at the historic site. The orchestra previously cancelled concerts at the Maryland Theater through June 30. The orchestra is posting concert recordings online, and its musicians are creating educational videos and live video masterclasses for Washington County Public Schools.

The Newport Symphony Orchestra (Oregon) cancelled its March 21-22 concerts at the Newport Performing Arts Center due to the COVID-19 shutdown of public events. The orchestra will announce plans for the coming season.

The Utah Symphony (Salt Lake City, Utah) has announced postponements and cancellations at its 2020 Deer Valley Music Festival in Park City. The nineteen-concert festival was scheduled to run from July 3 to August 12, with eleven full-orchestra concerts at Deer Valley’s Snow Park Outdoor Amphitheater, eight chamber groups at St. Mary’s Church, small performances by Utah Symphony musicians at art galleries, and concerts featuring pop-music stars. No concerts will be presented at the Snow Park Amphitheater this summer, and new dates for other events will be announced. In late March, Utah Symphony | Utah Opera had cancelled the remainder of the orchestra’s 2019-20 season.

From the time that COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) first impacted the performing arts, The Hub has been tracking postponements and cancellations by U.S. and international orchestras, performing arts centers, and conservatories.

The League of American Orchestras is posting resources and information about coping with the pandemic as a service to the orchestra field. These resources include information about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security package; discussion groups and one-on-one consultations for League members; guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities; and more. Find regularly updated resources and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

The following orchestras and music organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities due to the global pandemic. Many orchestras, musicians, conservatories, and others are posting videos, recordings, and educational resources online free of charge; visit the League of American Orchestras’ new, regularly updated directory of digital programming at SymphonySpot.org. Note: orchestras and music festivals are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to individual websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information. (This list is not complete, and we will continue to post announcements as they arrive.)

The Greensboro Symphony Orchestra (North Carolina) has announced new dates for two concerts that were postponed during the 2019-20 season. The March 28 concert will now be performed on December 10, 2020, and the May 9, 2020 concert will be given on May 15, 2021.

Maverick Concerts (Woodstock, New York), has cancelled its 2020 Chamber Music Festival, scheduled for June 27-September 12, as well as two fundraisers. This was to have been the organization’s 105th festival. “The Maverick Hour”—a twelve-part series of broadcasts featuring past concerts recorded live at the Maverick Concert Hall—will be aired each Sunday from June 28 to September 13 on WMHT-FM.

Pasadena Pops (California) has rescheduled its 2020 Summer POPS Series at the Los Angeles County Arboretum to Summer 2021. All concerts and events have been transferred to dates in June, July, and August in 2021.

The Peabody Symphony Orchestra (Baltimore, Maryland), an ensemble at the Peabody Institute of the Johns Hopkins University, has moved instruction, coaching, and rehearsals to online platforms and has cancelled all performances for the Spring 2020 semester. The conservatory and Johns Hopkins University have posted educational resources, including information about coronavirus, for free online.

The Santa Fe Chamber Music Festival (New Mexico) has cancelled its 2020 season, which was scheduled to run July 19–August 24, as well as its July 17 season-launch celebration. The festival plans to hold its next season July 18–August 23, 2021. The festival will make partial payments to all musicians who were scheduled to perform this summer. The festival continues to offer year-round music education programs to public schools, with instruction now presented virtually. The festival’s radio series, produced and distributed by Chicago’s WFMT, is available online.

From the time that COVID-19 (novel coronavirus) first impacted the performing arts, The Hub has been tracking postponements and cancellations by U.S. and international orchestras, performing arts centers, and conservatories.

The League of American Orchestras is posting resources and information about coping with the pandemic as a service to the orchestra field. These resources include information about the federal Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security package; discussion groups and one-on-one consultations for League members; guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and other authorities; and more. Find regularly updated resources and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

The following orchestras and music organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities due to the global pandemic. Many orchestras, musicians, conservatories, and others are posting videos, recordings, and educational resources online free of charge; visit the League of American Orchestras’ new, regularly updated directory of digital programming at SymphonySpot.org. Note: orchestras and music festivals are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to individual websites and social media pages for the most up-to-date information. (This list is not complete, and we will continue to post announcements as they arrive.)

The Billings Symphony Orchestra and Yellowstone Art Museum (Montana) have cancelled Summerfair and Symphony in the Park 2020, which were to be presented collaboratively by the two organizations June 26–28 at Pioneer Park. The Yellowstone Art Museum will move Summerfair online June 22–June 28, and will partner with the Billings Symphony on music for the Summerfair website. The Billings Symphony Orchestra and Chorale are presenting videos, recordings, and other media online.

The Boise Baroque Orchestra (Idaho) has rescheduled the final concerts of the 2019-20 season from March 28 and 29 to June 20 and 21.

The Coeur d’Alene Symphony Orchestra (Idaho) has announced cancellations and postponements due to the pandemic. The orchestra has suspended its monthly concerts at Kootenai Health, and has cancelled its Saturday family concerts through May, after which musicians will play outside the Coeur d’Alene Library. The May concert at the Kroc Center has been cancelled; the orchestra hopes to perform free outdoor concerts in Coeur d’Alene City Park in June. The orchestra has postponed its annual gala and other events to August and September.

The Champaign-Urbana Symphony (Illinois) cancelled its April 18 concert. The orchestra is the professional orchestra in residence at the Krannert Center for the Performing Arts at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

The Chicago Philharmonic (Illinois) has cancelled concerts on April 5, May 10, and May 23 at Harris Theater and Pick-Staiger Hall, with the intention to reschedule them next season. Concerts at City Winery on March 22 and April 26 have been postponed to future dates that will be announced.

The Nashville Symphony (Tennessee) has extended the suspension of all concert activity at Schermerhorn Symphony Center through July 3, with new dates to be announced. The orchestra has also postponed two June performances at Ascend Amphitheater, and has cancelled the entirety of its Community Concerts series at multiple venues in June.

The Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus (Georgia) has cancelled all in-person events through the end of July, due to the closure of the RiverCenter for the Performing Arts and Columbus State University Schwob School of Music. Cancelled events include a chamber music recital, full-orchestra concert, and Summer String Camp. The youth orchestra has compiled a listing of free music and music education resources on its website.