Curious about chamber music? Have questions about our events, programs, or memberships? Look no further! Explore the answers to commonly asked questions below. If you don’t find what you’re looking for, feel free to contact us for more information. We’re here to help you discover the world of chamber music with ease.
Both! Join us in-person at the Illsley Ball Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall and/or in the SCMS Virtual Concert Hall, which includes full access to livestream performances from Nordstrom Recital Hall and on-demand concerts.
No, the Signature Series is not available on the Virtual Concert Hall at this time.
Concerts will be available on-demand two weeks after the original performance date, and will remain available for one month after the release of the final festival concert.
Ticket exchanges are possible, subject to availability, or you may donate your ticket to receive a tax credit. To begin this process, please call our Box Office at 206.283.8808.
All Premier Package festival subscribers receive complimentary access to the SCMS Virtual Concert Hall. All other Subscribers can add full access to the SCMS Virtual Concert Hall for 50% off!
Instructions on accessing the series will be sent via email prior to the first concert of each festival. Additionally, we have staff support available before and during the release of each performance via our box office at 206.283.8808.
100% Subscribers include a tax-deductible gift equal to their subscription. This gift helps cover additional costs associated with producing our festival.
If you have lost or misplaced your tickets, please give our office a call at (206) 283-8808, and we will be happy to reprint or email your tickets for you.
No problem! Come see a staff member at the Box Office and we will be happy to reissue your tickets for that evening.
Absolutely. If you decide that you don’t like where your seats are, come visit us at the Box Office and we will be happy to exchange your seats if there are some available more suited to your preferences.
Yes! Pay-What-You-Can tickets allow individuals to choose a ticket price that aligns with their financial capacity. The suggested price is $30. To purchase Pay-What-You-Can tickets simply visit the event online and look for the yellow seats. To purchase by phone please call our box office at (206) 283-8808.
Parking is available in the Benaroya Hall parking garage. The entrance is located on 2nd Avenue, just south of Union St. Limited parking passes are available via the Seattle Chamber Music Society box office.
Concerts typically last two hours, including one 20-minute intermission.
During festival concerts, we will have a variety of artist CDs and recordings of select pieces from the concert lineup for sale along with books, and other musical souvenirs.
The Box Office will open 90 minutes prior to the concert start time. Once we are open, you may begin purchasing tickets at the door or picking up tickets at Will Call. Our Box Office is separate from the Seattle Symphony box office (located on the main floor of Benaroya Hall). The SCMS box office is located at the top of the stairs on the north end of Benaroya Hall, in the lobby of the Nordstrom Recital Hall.
While we no longer offer Senior Rush tickets we do offer a Pay-What-You-Can program. Feel free to call our Box Office at (206) 283-8808 with any questions!
There’s no dress code—come as you feel comfortable! You’ll see some people dressed up for a night out in a suit or dress, and others in jeans and a sweatshirt. What matters most is that you’re relaxed and ready to enjoy world-class musicians performing incredible music.
Yes, we offer a 20% discount for groups of 10 or more. To discuss arrangements for a group sale, contact our Box Office at 206.283.8808 or at [email protected]
Yes, an elevator with direct access to the hall’s lobby will be available for use beginning 30 minutes prior to the Free Pre-Concert Recital.
Great question! The recital is a FREE pre-concert activity that is open to everyone, regardless if you have a ticket for the main concert or not. The recital begins one hour prior to the concert and features artists from the main concert playing a program of their choosing. The artists generally offer a brief introduction to the music. These recitals are scheduled to last 30 minutes. After the recital is over, ushers will clear the hall or check for tickets to begin seating for the main concert.
