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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, guidance, and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

To help reduce the spread of the virus, orchestras and other music organizations are obeying government bans on large gatherings, adhering to shelter-in-place orders, and complying with guidance from health authorities. The following organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities. Several orchestras are posting videos, recordings, and concert streams online free of charge, and many conservatories have moved to online learning. Please note that these organizations are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to their 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 Hartford Symphony Orchestra (Connecticut) has announced the cancellation of its June 5-7 performances of Beethoven’s Ninth Symphony. The orchestra had previously cancelled concerts through May 10.

The Kennedy Center (Washington, D.C.), parent organization of the National Symphony Orchestra and other groups, has cancelled all performances and events through May 22, following the city’s extension of stay-at-home orders. The National Symphony Orchestra’s May 14 and 15 concerts are cancelled, as are appearances by the Emerson String Quartet with Renée Fleming, the Kennedy Center Chamber Players, and opera, theater, dance, family, and jazz performances. The Kennedy Center had previously announced shutdowns through early May.

The Lima Symphony Orchestra (Ohio) has cancelled its April 18 concert, which was to have been led by James ​Blachly, the final candidate in the orchestra’s music-director search this season. The orchestra states that it will proceed with the choice of a music director.

The North Mississippi Symphony Orchestra (Tupelo, Mississippi) has announced the cancellation of April 18 concert. The orchestra is posting content from its musicians on its Facebook page as part of its #livefromhome initiative.

The Orchestra of Northern New York (Potsdam, New York) has cancelled its summer pops concerts. Two performances had been slated: a free outdoor concert in Watertown on July 2 and a July 3 concert at the State University of New York/Potsdam.

The Orchestra of St. Luke’s (New York City) has announced the cancellation or postponement of concerts through June 30. These include performances at its home base, the DiMenna Center for Classical Music, as well as at Carnegie Hall’s Zankel Hall, the Morgan Library, the Brooklyn Museum, and other NYC venues.

The Saint Paul Chamber Orchestra (Minnesota) has cancelled all concerts through the end of its 2019-20 season on June 14, in accordance with guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health and the CDC. The orchestra has expanded its free digital offerings, including videos of new performances and chats by SPCO musicians at home, on-demand videos of previous concerts, and resources for families.

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, guidance, and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

To help reduce the spread of the virus, orchestras and other music organizations are obeying government bans on large gatherings, adhering to shelter-in-place orders, and complying with guidance from health authorities. The following organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities. Several orchestras are posting videos, recordings, and concert streams online free of charge, and many conservatories have moved to online learning. Please note that these organizations are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to their 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 Grand Junction Symphony Orchestra (Colorado) has cancelled its May 9 season finale due to the state’s stay-at-home orders. The orchestra had previously cancelled concerts through April 5.

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (Park Forest, Illinois) has cancelled its May 16 concert and all musician auditions scheduled for May 11 and 12. The orchestra plans to present works from this seasons’ cancelled programs during a future season.

The Music in the Mountains festival (Durango, Colorado) has announced modifications in its 2020 schedule, July 11-August 22. All performances by the Festival Orchestra have been cancelled, while other concerts and events are currently on hold. If possible, these events will be modified to fewer and smaller gatherings.

The Portland Youth Philharmonic (Oregon) has cancelled all remaining rehearsals for its four ensembles as well as all remaining concerts of the current season. The youth orchestra has moved to a virtual model for its musicians and is also hosting weekly video chats with current musicians as well as livestreamed conversations for the public. On March 11, the organization’s annual fundraiser was transformed into an online event.

The San Diego Symphony (California) has cancelled the remainder of its 2019-20 season. Concerts at Copley Symphony Hall are cancelled through May 30, and concerts on April 25 and May 12 in other San Diego communities have also been cancelled.

The San Francisco Symphony (California) has announced additional cancellations in the current season. The open rehearsal and performances on May 7–9 are now cancelled. The orchestra had previously postponed and cancelled events through May 3, including the cancellation of the San Francisco Symphony Youth Orchestra’s May 10 concert.

The Susquehanna Symphony Orchestra (Abingdon, Maryland) has cancelled its concerts in March and May. The orchestra will make a determination about its June 7 concert as mandates concerning COVID-19 are updated.

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, guidance, and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

To help reduce the spread of the virus, orchestras and other music organizations are obeying government bans on large gatherings, adhering to shelter-in-place orders, and complying with guidance from health authorities. The following organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities. Several orchestras are posting videos, recordings, and concert streams online free of charge, and many conservatories have moved to online learning. Please note that these organizations are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to their 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 California Symphony (Walnut Creek, California) has cancelled all concerts through April 30, following restrictions on public gatherings by the state. The orchestra is posting recordings, weekly chats on Facebook Live by Music Director Donato Cabrera, and videos from its musicians.

The Columbus Symphony (Ohio) has cancelled performances and events through May 2 at the Ohio Theatre, Palace Theatre, and other venues. The April 25 Symphony Gala has been rescheduled to August 22. All Columbus Symphony Youth Orchestras events through April 28 have been cancelled.

The New Zealand Symphony Orchestra (Wellington, New Zealand) has cancelled all concerts and events until 31 July. The NZSO had previously suspended concerts through May. The orchestra performs in Christchurch, Dunedin, Wellington, Auckland, Tauranga, Hamilton, and Napier. The NZSO is expanding its online content, with weekly videos by NZSO musicians playing in their homes and other free performances and educational resources.

The Omaha Symphony (Nebraska) has cancelled concerts through May 17 at the Holland Performing Arts Center and Joslyn Art Museum. The orchestra had previously cancelled concerts through April 30. The orchestra continues to expand its “Omaha Symphony | Anywhere” online initiative with archived recordings broadcast on 90.7–KVNO, educational videos,  and social-media content from musicians.

The Pacific Symphony (Orange County, California) has announced concert cancellations and postponements through mid-May due to increased measures to slow the spread of COVID-19. A May 1 and 2 pops concert has been rescheduled to June 19 and 20. Concerts on May 7-10 have been cancelled. The Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble concerts on May 9, 11, and 12 are also ​cancelled.

ProMusica Arizona (Phoenix, Arizona) has rescheduled its May 16 and 17 performances of Baroque to Bluegrass to October 24 at Cross of Christ Church in Anthem and October 25 at American Lutheran Church in Sun City.

The Toledo Symphony (Ohio) has cancelled all performances and events for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, through June 6. The orchestra has launched media initiatives including broadcasts of archival performances on WGTE, self-recorded performances by musicians at home, and Toledo SymphonyLab podcasts on FM91 and online. The Toledo Symphony School of Music has moved to a virtual model.

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, guidance, and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

To help reduce the spread of the virus, orchestras and other music organizations are obeying government bans on large gatherings, adhering to shelter-in-place orders, and complying with guidance from health authorities. The following organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities. Several orchestras are posting videos, recordings, and concert streams online free of charge, and many conservatories have moved to online learning. Please note that these organizations are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to their 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 Buffalo Philharmonic (New York) has extended the suspension of concerts through May 16. The orchestra had previously suspended all performances through April 26. The orchestra hopes to reschedule concerts, including its Beethoven Festival, slated for May 1, 2, 9, and 10, to future dates.

The Hartford Symphony Orchestra (Connecticut) has announced cancellations and postponements through May 16. A May 3 concert at the Wadsworth Atheneum ​Museum of Art will be rescheduled; performances on May 8-10 at The Bushnell have been cancelled; and the May 16 concert has been rescheduled to October 30.

The Nashville Symphony (Tennessee) has cancelled all remaining classical, pops, and family concerts of the current season, which was to have run through May 30. The orchestra previously cancelled concerts through May 12.

The Muncie Symphony Orchestra (Indiana) postponed all concerts and events between March 29 and April 19, with new dates to be announced. Concerts at the Charles W. Brown Planetarium originally slated for earlier this spring have been rescheduled to May 30.

The Northwest Indiana Symphony Orchestra (Munster, Indiana) has rescheduled its May 15 and 16 concerts to June 25 and 26. The orchestra ​previously cancelled its April 3 concert.

The Redlands Symphony Orchestra (California) has cancelled its May 2 concert, which was to have been the final performance of its 70th-anniversary season. The orchestra hopes to reschedule its postponed March 21 concert for a future date.

The South Bend Symphony (Indiana) has cancelled all concerts through the end of its season on May 2. An outdoor concert on August 29 remains as scheduled.

The Terre Haute Symphony Orchestra (Indiana) has announced two cancellations and a postponement. The April 4 concert has been rescheduled to August 29. The April 9 children’s concert has been cancelled, as has a classical concert on May 2.

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, guidance, and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

To help reduce the spread of the virus, orchestras and other music organizations are obeying government bans on large gatherings, adhering to shelter-in-place orders, and complying with guidance from health authorities. The following organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities. Several orchestras are posting videos, recordings, and concert streams online free of charge, and many conservatories have moved to online learning. Please note that these organizations are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to their 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 Alabama Symphony Orchestra (Birmingham, Alabama) has extended previously announced cancellations to May 30. Orchestra-with-film concerts on April 18 and 19 will be postponed, as will the annual Decorators’ Showhouse fundraising event in April and May. All other concerts are cancelled, including the May 9 concert by the Alabama Symphony Youth Orchestra. The orchestra’s website is hosting #TunefulTuesday, online presentations featuring ASO musicians performing from their homes.

The Dallas Symphony Orchestra (Texas) has cancelled concerts through May 24; these include the remainder of the orchestra’s classical season and an organ recital. A May 1-3 pops concert will be postponed. The orchestra had previously cancelled concerts through April 29. The DSO launched “Watch + Listen” pages at its ​website, featuring newly recorded ​small-scale performances and archival orchestra concerts. The orchestra’s social media channels are posting daily “Music Minutes” from musicians.

The Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra (South Carolina) has cancelled concerts through April 27. The League of the Hilton Head Symphony Orchestra has postponed its annual fashion show and luncheon fundraiser and will announce new dates.

The Iris Orchestra (Germantown, Tennessee) has cancelled its May 2 and 3 concerts, due to limitations on large gatherings.

The Long Bay Symphony (Myrtle Beach, South Carolina) has announced cancellations and postponements through the end of the season. A pops concert has been rescheduled from this spring to May 23, pending mandates concerning the pandemic. Pops at Marina Park, originally scheduled for April 4, has been cancelled due to the closure of the venue. An April 19 event has been postponed to next season.

The Rhode Island Philharmonic Orchestra and Music School (Providence, Rhode Island) has rescheduled its 75th anniversary gala from June 13 to October 11.

The Spartanburg Philharmonic (South Carolina) has cancelled events through May 15. These include the orchestra’s season finale on April 25, the Spartanburg Philharmonic Youth Orchestra’s concert on April 26, and a May 15 chamber concert by the orchestra’s brass quintet and woodwind quintet.

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, guidance, and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

To help reduce the spread of the virus, orchestras and other music organizations are obeying government bans on large gatherings, adhering to shelter-in-place orders, and complying with guidance from health authorities. The following organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities. Several orchestras are posting videos, recordings, and concert streams online free of charge, and many conservatories have moved to online learning. Please note that these organizations are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to their 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 Music Society of Lincoln Center (New York City) has extended cancellations through the end of its 2019-20 season on May 19. Domestic and international touring engagements have been cancelled. Additionally, CMS has cancelled its annual July Summer Evenings Festival, scheduled for July 8-15. The organization states that all 2019-20 concerts cancelled due to COVID-19 will be rescheduled as a festival in the 2021-22 season and that the cancelled Summer Evenings Festival will be rescheduled in the summer of 2021. The 2019-20 season marked the organization’s 50th anniversary.

The Dearborn Symphony (Michigan) has postponed its April 3 pops concert and cancelled its May 8 concert. The orchestra announced that although it had to cancel the annual children’s concerts due to coronavirus precautions, the musicians were paid. The orchestra will provide updates when more information about state prohibitions on large gatherings becomes available.

The Flint Institute of Music (Michigan), parent organization of the Flint Symphony Orchestra, Flint Youth Symphony Orchestra, Flint School of Performing Arts, and Flint Repertory Theatre, has extended the suspension of all events and performances through May 31. Flint School of Performing Arts and Rep Education programs are suspended through the end of the spring term on June 6. The Chamber Music Series scheduled for June 5, 12, 19 and 26 has been postponed.

Indian Hill Music (Littleton, Massachusetts), which comprises a music school, an orchestra, and a presenting organization, has announced updates to its schedule. All professional concerts and presentations have been cancelled or postponed through the end of June. Indian Hill Music School has suspended on-site activity until May 4; the school is moving to distance learning, and private lessons will take place through an online instructional model.

The Kalamazoo Symphony Orchestra (Michigan) has suspended or postponed concerts through June 20. In March, cancelled events included free performances at local hospitals and a full-orchestra concert for young audiences. Cancelled April events include an April 3 orchestra concert, a free concert at a church, and an annual performance at Sarkozy Bakery. The May 22 season finale concert is currently proceeding as scheduled. The June 20 orchestra-with-film concert has been postponed.

The Madison Symphony Orchestra (Wisconsin) has cancelled its May 1-3 season finale concerts as well as an April 30 open rehearsal. The May 5 Overture Concert Organ performance has been postponed, with a new date to be announced. The orchestra’s annual Concert on the Green fundraiser scheduled for June 15 has been cancelled. The orchestra is posting slideshows, program notes, and other content on its website and social media.

The Springfield Symphony Orchestra (Massachusetts) has suspended the remainder of its season through May 9. This temporary closure affects all remaining SSO performances, chamber concerts, youth orchestra performances, and education programs in the 2019-20 season.

The Worcester Youth Orchestras (Massachusetts) will not hold in-person rehearsals or events for any of its ensembles through May 4, following state bans on large gatherings. The organization’s annual Four Orchestras Festival, which featured guest youth orchestras, has been rescheduled to May 17.

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, guidance, and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

To help reduce the spread of the virus, orchestras and other music organizations are obeying government bans on large gatherings, adhering to shelter-in-place orders, and complying with guidance from health authorities. The following organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities. Several orchestras are posting videos, recordings, and concert streams online free of charge, and many conservatories have moved to online learning. Please note that these organizations are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to their 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 Boston Symphony Orchestra (Massachusetts) has announced the cancellation of the Boston Pops’ spring season, which was to take place May 16–June 13. The Pops season was planned to mark Keith Lockhart’s 25-year tenure as conductor; events celebrating that anniversary will take place in the Pops’ 2021 spring season. This announcement follows the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s cancellation of its own performances at Symphony Hall in Boston and events at the Linde Center at Tanglewood through May 2. The Boston Symphony Orchestra states that the 2020 Tanglewood season is currently slated to proceed as scheduled, but that plans may be changed due to the pandemic.

The Canton Symphony Orchestra (Ohio) has cancelled all events for the remainder of the 2019-20 season, which was to have run until June 25. The orchestra had previously cancelled or postponed all events through May 8.

The Houston Symphony (Texas) has cancelled all concerts and community activities through the month June due to the pandemic. These include performances at its home, Jones Hall, as well as neighborhood concerts, outdoor concerts at the Cynthia Woods Mitchell Pavilion, and the Ima Hogg Competition for young instrumentalists. The Houston Symphony is posting content including musician videos, blogs, archival audio and video performances, and more on its social media pages and the “listen at Home” section of its website.

The Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra and Chorale (San Francisco, California) has cancelled the remaining performances of its 2019-20 season. The orchestra had previously cancelled concerts in March; cancellations now run through April 19. The orchestra performs in San Francisco, Palo Alto, and Berkeley; venues have been shut down and large gatherings are prohibited in all three cities to limit the spread of COVID-19.

The Sarasota Orchestra (Florida) has announced the cancellation of the remainder of its 2019-20 season as well as the Sarasota Music Festival in June, following guidance from government and health officials. The Sarasota Music Festival presents concerts by established artists and is a summer music academy for emerging professional musicians; this year’s festival was to have taken place May 31-June 20. The orchestra has launched “Music Moves Us,” featuring videos and music on its website and social media. Radio station WSMR 89.1 is broadcasting ​archived Sarasota Orchestra concerts every week.

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, guidance, and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

To help reduce the spread of the virus, orchestras and other music organizations are obeying government bans on large gatherings, adhering to shelter-in-place orders, and complying with guidance from health authorities. The following organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities. Several orchestras are posting videos, recordings, and concert streams online free of charge, and many conservatories have moved to online learning. Please note that these organizations are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to their 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 Baltimore Chamber Orchestra (Maryland) has cancelled its May 17 concert due to the closure of its rehearsal and performance venue at Goucher College. The orchestra has postponed its annual spring gala to fall 202, with a new date to be announced.

The Charleston Symphony Orchestra (South Carolina) has postponed or cancelled all remaining 2019-20 season performances. The Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall is closed through May 11 due to the pandemic, as are other Charleston venues. The new
Charleston Symphony Channel on its website features archived performances, musician spotlights, and music-education resources, with new content each week.

The Detroit Symphony Orchestra (Michigan) has cancelled or postponed concerts through June 21. The DSO had previously cancelled or postponed concerts through May 10. Cancellations include the season’s remaining classical and pops concerts as well as an annual benefit on June 20. All Civic Youth Ensembles and Detroit Community Ensembles rehearsals have been suspended. The orchestra has made its past Live from Orchestra Hall webcasts available for free and is posting new musical content online.

The Eastern Connecticut Symphony Orchestra (New London, Connecticut) has postponed all concerts and events through April 30, and hopes to announce new dates.

The Greater Bridgeport Symphony (Connecticut) cancelled its March 12 ​concert and has postponed its April 18 concert. The orchestra’s June 6 gala benefit is currently proceeding as scheduled.

The Greenwich Symphony Orchestra (Connecticut) has cancelled its concerts on April 7, 18, and 19 as a result of bans on large gatherings.

The Norwalk Youth Symphony (Connecticut) cancelled its March 22 performance with the Norwalk Symphony and its March 28 performance due to mandated venue closures. The youth orchestra states that rehearsals will continue as scheduled but will be cancelled if Norwalk Public Schools cancels classes or if the situation changes. The youth symphony’s summer tour to Italy may be cancelled or postponed.

The Peoria Symphony Orchestra (Illinois) has announced that previously postponed concerts in March and April have been rescheduled for June and August. The orchestra’s new #PSOAtHome digital series features performances by its musicians as well as educational and family resources.

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, guidance, and information on the League’s coronavirus preparedness site.

To help reduce the spread of the virus, orchestras and other music organizations are obeying government bans on large gatherings, adhering to shelter-in-place orders, and complying with guidance from health authorities. The following organizations have recently announced postponements, cancellations, and other shifts in concerts and related activities. Several orchestras are posting videos, recordings, and concert streams online free of charge, and many conservatories have moved to online learning. Please note that these organizations are revising their plans as the situation evolves; refer to their 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 Bay Area Rainbow Symphony (San Francisco, California) has postponed its June 13 Pride Concert to September, with a new date to be announced.

The Channel Islands Chamber Orchestra (Camarillo, California) has postponed its April 4 and 5 concerts, which were to be held in Camarillo and Ventura. New dates will be announced. The chamber orchestra’s June 6 and 7 concerts remain scheduled as planned.

The Coachella Valley Symphony (Palm Desert, California) has postponed its March 22 and April 19 concerts to new dates in its 2020-21 season that will be announced.

The Illinois Philharmonic Orchestra (Park Forest, Illinois) has canceled the in-person portion of its April 25 annual gala and moved to a virtual format that will be open online from April 17 to April 25. The purchase of a ticket to the online gala will include a cocktail party featuring an Illinois Philharmonic string trio at later date, when it is safe to gather in person. The orchestra had previously cancelled concerts through May 16.

The Los Angeles Youth Orchestra (Encino, California) has postponed its spring 2020 concerts. The youth orchestra will announce updates and information about the auditions in May for its 2020-21 season in the coming weeks.

The Marin Symphony (San Rafael, California) has cancelled the remainder of its 2019-20 season, due to the mandated closure of the Veterans’ Memorial Auditorium through May 11. Cancellations include concerts on March 21 and 22, April 25 and 26, and May 9, as well as a benefit event on May 23.

The Modesto Symphony Orchestra (California) has cancelled concerts on April 3 and 4 and May 1 and 2. The Modesto Symphony Youth Orchestra’s May 2 season finale concert has been rescheduled to May 30. The Modesto Symphony’s May 29 and 30 concerts are slated to take place as originally planned.

The Pacific Symphony (Costa Mesa, California) has cancelled and postponed concerts through mid-May. A pops concert originally scheduled for May 1 and 2 has been rescheduled to June 19 and 20. The orchestra has cancelled its concerts on May 7-10. The Pacific Symphony Youth Ensemble concerts on May 9, 11, and 12 are also cancelled. The Pacific Symphony had previously cancelled and postponed concerts through the end of April.