The Columbus Symphony today announced a new, outdoor music series for 2020, the Columbus Symphony Community Concerts. These 45-minute, socially distanced chamber orchestra and ensemble performances will take place in locations throughout the central Ohio community and are free to the public.
“We are so excited to bring the beauty and joy of symphonic music into the communities we serve,” stated Columbus Symphony Executive Director Denise Rehg. “Our mission of inspiring and building a strong community through music is more important now than ever and we are committed to continue doing that in a safe and socially responsible way.”
While admission to the concerts is free, capacity is limited, and reservations are required. Reservations can be made at www.ColumbusSymphony.com starting August 31.
These concerts are made possible by the generous support of Nationwide.
Columbus Symphony Community Concerts Audience Protocols
- Face masks are required.
- Upon arrival, all audience members will have their temperature taken. Those with a temperature of 100.4+ will not be permitted into the performance (as per CDC guidelines).
- Audience members will be required to practice social distancing. Socially distanced seating will be marked at each venue.
- Hand sanitizer stations will be available near the entrance, as well as, facemasks for those who do not have one.
- Those exhibiting any COVID-19 symptoms or who may have been exposed to someone else presenting symptoms in the 14 days prior to the performance are asked not to attend.
Current concert dates and locations listed below. Check the Columbus Symphony web site for schedule additions made through September 7.
Friday, September 11, 6:30pm
Delaware Christian Church (2280 W. William St., Delaware)
Friday, September 11, 6:30pm
National Veterans Memorial and Museum (300 W. Broad St., Columbus)
Saturday, September 12, 6:30pm
Bevelhymer Park, New Albany Parks & Recreation (7860 Bevelhymer Rd., New Albany)
Saturday, September 12, 6:30pm
Gravity Project (500 W. Broad St., Columbus)
Sunday, September 13, 2pm
Columbus Museum of Art (480 E. Broad St., Columbus)
Friday, September 18, 6:30pm
Coffman Park (5200 Emerald Pkwy., Dublin)
Friday, September 18, 6:30pm
National Veterans Memorial and Museum (300 W. Broad St., Columbus)
Friday, September 18, 6:30pm
Phenix Banquet Center (2101 Noe Bixby Rd., Columbus)
Saturday, September 19, 6:30pm
Jorgensen Farms Historic Barn (5851 E. Walnut St., Westerville)
Saturday, September 19, TBD
Directions for Youth and Families (3840 Kimberly Pkwy., Columbus)
Sunday, September 20, 2pm
Sunpoint Park (670 McCutcheon Rd., Gahanna)
Sunday, September 20, 2pm
Columbus Museum of Art (480 E. Broad St., Columbus)
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The 2020-21 season is made possible in part by state tax dollars allocated by the Ohio Legislature to the Ohio Arts Council (OAC). The OAC is a state agency that funds and supports quality arts experiences to strengthen Ohio communities culturally, educationally, and economically. The CSO also appreciates the support of the Greater Columbus Arts Council, supporting the city’s artists and arts organizations since 1973, and the Theodore R. Magnuson Unrestricted; Barbara Hardy Unrestricted; Arthur E. and Dorothy D. Shepard; and Helen E. Sandfort Arts-in-Education funds of The Columbus Foundation.
About the Columbus Symphony
Founded in 1951, the Columbus Symphony is the longest-running, professional symphony in central Ohio. Through an array of innovative artistic, educational, and community outreach programming, the Columbus Symphony is reaching an expanding, more diverse audience each year. This season, the Columbus Symphony will share classical music with more than 175,000 people in central Ohio through concerts, radio broadcasts, and special programming. For more information, visit www.columbussymphony.com.