How to Get Good Seats for the Orchestra

Music aficionados know that good seats are important for a full appreciation of an orchestra. The acoustics of a venue require sitting in specific spots to capture the power of strings, horns and percussion instruments. There are a few resources to help you get good seats for the orchestra.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

1. Subscribe to season tickets for a new orchestra in your area to get good seats for upcoming performances. You should submit your name for the premier season as soon as the orchestra is formed.
2. Pair a set of tickets to your favorite orchestra with another event at a performing-arts center to get good seats. Venues may package high-profile orchestral events with plays, musicals and other events to drive up attendance.
3. Hone your search for good orchestra seats with the help of an online ticket broker. Online brokers like Coast to Coast Tickets have special seats that are posted by season-ticket holders (see Resources below).
4. Arrive at a university orchestra minutes before the conductor takes the stage to get rush tickets. Students, faculty and alumni of most universities can take advantage of a limited number of tickets available at a low price for shows that aren't sold out in advance.
5. Listen to radio stations in your town to get good seats for the orchestra without paying. National organizations, such as American Public Media, coordinate with local stations around the United States to give away orchestra tickets as part of educating the public on the arts (see Resources below).
6. Cast a wide net as you search for good seats to orchestras in your region. You need a list of orchestras, such as the one offered by the Indiana University School of Music, to help you get tickets to your favorite performances (see Resources below).
7. Participate in pre-sales for touring orchestras to get good tickets for your family. Most pre-sales take place online and require a buyer to take seats within a section that is cordoned off for early purchasers.

Tips & Warnings

• Stop yourself from spending too much on good seats for the orchestra by setting a reasonable limit. You can look at your overall entertainment budget for a month and use that amount as the maximum price you would pay for orchestra seats.