CALLING ALL SINGERS AND MUSICIANS, FREE FAMILY-FRIENDLY CONCERT
Open to the public and musicians of all ages and abilities.
Don’t miss your chance to perform alongside the GRAMMY Award-winning Albany Symphony at MVP Arena!
Symphony Side by Side’s third year! Albany Symphony and the Empire State Youth Orchestra (ESYO) are thrilled to present an exciting afternoon of collaborative music-making, generously supported by the Innovation Partnership. This special event engages musicians of all levels to perform next to your Albany Symphony and ESYO at MVP Arena on October 13 at 3:00pm.
Musical Activities begin on the Concourse at 1PM
Singers-only practice on Arena floor at 1:00 PM
Community Rehearsal: 2:00PM (Arrive 15 minutes early to get settled and get your seat)
Concert: 3:00 PM
EVERYONE is invited to play during this concert!
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RSVO TO PLAY SIDE BY SIDE WITH THE SYMPHONY IN THE GRAND fINALE!
Open to the public and musicians of all ages and abilities. Don’t miss your chance to perform alongside the GRAMMY Award-winning Albany Symphony at MVP Arena! Free T-shirts for participants while supplies last.
Students-Only Rehearsal with the Orchestras: 11:00AM
Activity Fair on the Concourse: 12:30-3PM
Singers-only practice on Arena floor: 1:00 PM
Finale Rehearsal (Beethoven 9 “Ode to Joy” and Imperial March): 2:00PM
Musicians playing, arrive early and bring your music stand and music!
Concert: 3:00-4:30 PM
EVERYONE is invited to sing or play during this concert!
Parking is free on-street in downtown Albany and free in the MVP Arena Parking Garage. There will be food available for purchase at a concessions kiosk during the activities fair.
Please fill out the RSVP form below to register to participate as a singer or play in the grand finale: