UPDATE: March 9, 2022
The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra is changing its masking policy to MASKS PREFERRED from MASKS REQUIRED beginning with our next concert, An Innocent Man: The Music of Billy Joel, on March 19, 2022. We hope all of our patrons will continue to protect themselves and others who are more vulnerable from COVID with smart health habits. We encourage those who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing their masks.
While this is our current policy, please check back for further updates to our health and safety guidelines ahead of future concerts.
UPDATE: January 27, 2022
Due to the continuing spread of the Omicron variant, the HSO requires masks for future concerts until further notice. Everyone must wear a mask covering the mouth and nose in the concert hall, including once you are in your seat. We appreciate your cooperation, and please know we review our Health & Safety Guidelines weekly. We are committed to lifting the mask requirement as soon as sensible.
Specifically for the FREE Family Concert on Saturday, February 26, masks are required for everyone 2 and older, regardless of our current masking policy for other concerts. Due to this being a free event and people reserving tickets knowing masks are required, we will not be changing our policy for this concert.
UPDATE: January 10, 2022
As we navigate how to continue performing for you during these unprecedented times, your safety is our top priority. That is why, due to the spread of the COVID-19 Omicron variant, we will require that masks are worn over the nose and mouth during our upcoming Classical 3 concert on Saturday, January 22. All patrons, staff members, musicians, and crew will be required to wear a mask throughout the concert hall and for the entire duration of the concert, even once you are at your seats.
We appreciate your cooperation with these guidelines. While this is our current policy, please check back for further updates to our health and safety guidelines ahead of future concerts.
UPDATE: November 21, 2021
The Huntsville Symphony Orchestra is changing its masking policy to MASKS PREFERRED from MASKS REQUIRED beginning with our next concert, Pops 1 on New Year’s Eve, December 31, 2022, with the exception of our Casual Classics 2 concert on January 9, 2022. We hope all of our patrons will continue to protect themselves and others who are more vulnerable from COVID with smart health habits. We encourage those who are not fully vaccinated to continue wearing their masks. We also hope that lower COVID transmission rates will continue so that it does not become necessary for the HSO to reverse this policy change.
Masks will be required for our Casual Classics 2: Musical Chair with Mozart, on January 9, due to the audience sitting on stage with the orchestra members. Masks will not be required for patrons who wish to sit in the audience of the Concert Hall.
UPDATE: November 1, 2021
The HSO remains committed to ensuring your safety during HSO events. After carefully monitoring the development of the pandemic over the last few weeks, we are adding our Classical 2 concert on November 12, to the list of concerts requiring that masks be worn at all times over the nose and mouth.
We are grateful for your cooperation and look forward to playing for you soon.
Masks will be required at the following additional concerts:
- Beethoven Triple Concerto: Friday, November 12, 2021
Please check this page for updates about future concerts.
UPDATE: September 13, 2021
As we head into our 2021-2022 season, the HSO remains committed to ensuring your safety during HSO events. After carefully monitoring the development of the pandemic over the last few weeks, we are requiring that masks be worn at all times over the nose and mouth during our Classical 1 concert on September 24, even during the concert.
Masks will also be required at all times during our Casual Classics 1 concert on September 26, at UAH’s Roberts Recital Hall. Our partners at UAH require that masks are worn everywhere on the UAH campus in order to protect the safety of their students, faculty, staff, and visitors.
We are grateful for your cooperation and look forward to playing for you soon.
Masks will be required at the following concerts:
- Dvořák Dances & Serenades: Friday, September 24, 2021
- Who’s Afraid of the Living Composer?: Sunday, September 26, 2021
Please check this page for updates about future concerts.