Open Rehearsals

Working with young musicians or a fine arts class and want to have a behind the scenes experience? Why not create your own visit? Spend the day at the Clay Center by attending a WVSO open rehearsal or concert and going to other activities on-site (based on availability).

WVSO open rehearsals serve as a wonderful learning laboratory where conductors, guest artists and the orchestra do most of their work to prepare for a concert.

Note that rehearsals are on specific dates determined by the overall concert schedule. Be sure to check with us about available dates before you build your field trip.

Dates: See the WVSO schedule for guest artists and concerts
Times: Rehearsal is usually at 7 p.m. on Thursday or 4 p.m. or 8 p.m. on Friday of a concert weekend; 10:30 a.m. on Saturday. Concerts start on Saturdays at 7:30 p.m., with pre-concert talks by the conductor at 6:30 p.m. on classical nights.
Location: The Clay Center
Rehearsal Cost: $4 per student; free for teachers/chaperones within 10:1 ratio; $4 for any non-students above the 10:1 ratio.
Student Concert Tickets: contact Maddie Helbling for more information about student group rates.