COVID-19 Cancellations and Response

Updated 04/07/2020 – Following directives from the University of Maine and recommendations from the State of Maine CDC, the Bangor Symphony Orchestra is cancelling the following upcoming events and performances:

  • Symphony Soiree, March 21, 2020 (Collins Center for the Arts)
  • Sounds of the Sea, March 22, 2020 (Collins Center for the Arts)
  • BSYO Spring Concert, March 29, 2020 (Hampden Academy)
  • Beethoven & Haydn, April 5, 2020 (Collins Center for the Arts)
  • Mozart & Mahler, May 3, 2020 (Collins Center for the Arts)
  • Music of the Knights, May 30, 2020 (Collins Center for the Arts)

We recognize the importance of protecting our musicians and audience members from further spread of the COVID-19 virus, and ask for your patience and support as we navigate these uncertain times. Any future concert cancellation updates will be posted to this page.

Ticket Information

Ticket holders for cancelled concerts have the following options:
  1. Those wishing to have their ticket purchase recognized as a donation, or to receive a voucher for a future performance, please e-mail development@bangorsymphony.org or call (207) 942-5555 ext. 2
  2. Those wishing to receive a credit to next season or a refund, please e-mail cca@maine.edu or call 1-800-622-TIXX

Converting your ticket to a donation at this crucial time is an enormous act of generosity that will help sustain the BSO as we make plans to return for our 125th anniversary season in the fall.

Additional Information

The entire Bangor Symphony Orchestra team is working hard to respond to this unprecedented shift in our operations. Our priority is to lay the groundwork for a speedy return to making music as soon as it is safe to. In the meantime, here are links to posts with videos, playlists, and activities to help keep the BSO and classical music in your life during this time: