Welcome to Orchestra Nova Northwest!

Thanks for looking around our website. We love to help new audiences feel comfortable in their ticket purchase and the concert experience, so we’ve compiled this page just for you to help answer the most frequently asked questions about what to expect.

Got a question that’s not answered here? Let us know!

Note: If you’ve never been to see a symphony orchestra perform live, be sure to also check out our Symphony 101.

Frequently Asked Questions

Orchestra Nova Northwest performs in multiple venues, across the greater Portland Metro area. From Beaverton to Troutdale.

Our venues include: The Reser, Buckley Center Auditorium- University of Portland, Reynolds High School, and Mount Hood Community College.

By buying early and/or in bulk! We never discount in the weeks leading up to a concert, because we want to ensure that our most loyal patrons – our subscribers – get the very best prices. Groups of 10 or more also save on tickets. On occasion, we may distribute limited-time special offers to our email list, but when you think about it, paying $35 to hear 62+ musicians on stage performing just for you for two hours is a pretty sweet deal.

In addition to our standard adult ticket price, we offer discounts for students and Oregon Trail Card holders.

Orchestra Nova Northwest concerts are relaxed environments, and dressing casual is just fine with us.

ONN can be a great experience for young listeners! Generally, classical concerts are recommended for kids over 7, but you know your child best. We just ask that you be sensitive to the listeners around you, as lots of movement or noise can be distracting.

Due to fire code regulations, all humans, including very small ones, must be ticketed.

If your tickets are being held for you in Will Call, you may arrive as early as 30 minutes early to claim them. All ticket holders are welcome to attend the free pre-concert talk with the music director in the concert hall starting an hour before the show; doors to the hall remain open after that.

Late arrivals will be seated at the earliest break in the music.

It’s exceedingly rare, but on the occasion that a guest artist falls ill or experiences any other kind of emergency, some pieces and/or musicians on the program may change. The best way to stay up to date on program changes, as well as concert duration, nearby road closures, and other important information, is to join our email list; all ticket holders receive a Concert Reminder email a few days before the concert, with everything you need!

We love our cell phones as much as the next person, but classical concerts are often enjoyed best when you unplug. All we ask is that you treat your phone at the concert the same way you’d treat it at the movies!

Do:
• Turn your phone to silent while the orchestra is playing.
• Turn the ringer back on at intermission if you like.
• Take selfies and photos, but only when it’s not distracting to those around you.
• Post your selfies and photos on social media at intermission or after the show.

Don’t:
• Allow your phone to ring or vibrate during concerts.
• Take a call, text, or browse the internet during concerts.
• Use flash photography, which is distracting to both players and audiences.
• No video or audio recording, please.