Remainder of 2020-2021 in-person concert season canceled
The Salina Symphony won't let the pandemic hinder its ability to spread holiday cheer.
The symphony announced today that it will present a Christmas Virtual Chamber Concert at 4 p.m. Dec. 13. The concert will be premiered and available for viewing on Facebook at no cost.
The program will feature holiday favorites and cherished songs of the season by nine different Salina Symphony ensembles. Dancers from Tamara Howe School of Dance and Salina Community Theatre’s Iron Street Dance Company will be featured on a number of pieces, according to information from the symphony.
The pandemic did, however, force the symphony to cancel the remainder of its 2020-2021 in-person concert season, including the Rodgers and Hammerstein concert that had been postponed to March 28, 2021.
Single ticket holders for the Rodgers and Hammerstein Concert may request a donation receipt or symphony gift certificate by calling the symphony office at 785-823-8309. To request a refund, patrons may call the Stiefel Theatre box office at 785-827-1998 from noon-4 p.m. Monday through Friday.
In lieu of the full-scale concerts at the Stiefel Theatre, the symphony will continue to offer virtual chamber concerts through the winter months and plans to present two outdoor chamber concerts in the spring.
“We look forward to inviting patrons to hear our string chamber orchestra and several small ensembles play in person,” said Adrienne Allen, executive director. “We are also hopeful that we will be able to gather for our Symphony at Sunset concert June 5th at the Eisenhower Presidential Library.”
In addition to the Christmas concert, the symphony also has scheduled two other virtual concerts on Jan. 24 and Feb. 21.
“Despite this temporary disruption, we remain focused on fulfilling our mission and finding ways to safely share music with our patrons,” said Allen. “We are also thrilled to be planning for the 2021-2022 season and anticipate along with our musicians, patrons and community the excitement of the Music Director Search Season.”