​Here are a few helpful tips about what you can expect when you attend a Nashville in Harmony, Majors and Minors, or Pride Band concert!

When should i arrive?​

Our groups perform at many musical venues throughout Nashville. We suggest that you arrive 20-30 minutes prior to the performace start time. This extra time will allow you to grab concessions (if available), use the restroom, locate your seat, turn off your cell phone, grab throat losenges, people watch, socalize, or anything else that you may need to attend to before the lights go down and the concert begins. Note that the suggested arrival time does not include the additional time for parking or walking to the venue. 

Can I bring food or beverages?

In some cases, Nashville in Harmony offers patrons the opportunity to purchase snacks and drinks for a performace. However, several of our performance locations have their own policies regarding food and beverages. We recommend that you note the performance venue when purchasing tickets and then visit their website to review their policies and procedures. 

What Should I wear?

The short answer is, that depends. While we do encourage folks to attend in whatever attire is most comfortable for you, audiences attending concerts hosted at the Schermerhorn, or Ryman, may choose to dress in attire that one would wear to a nice restaurant. For holiday-themed concerts and PRIDE performances, we do encourage folks to attend in festive dress, should you wish.
For those who enjoy wearing cologne or perfume, please note that you will be sitting in close proximity to others and many people (including our performers) have sensitivities to frangrances. We ask that you may consider only a light spray or no frangrance when you attend performances. 

Can I bring my child to a concert

Yes! Absolutely! Children are always welcome to attend Nashville in Harmony concerts. Parents and guardians are welcome to brings toys or items that produce no sound for little ones that may become a little wiggly. 

When should i applaud?

Generally, audiences tend to applaud at the end of each piece. However, sometimes we sing music that may consist of several movements with varying tempos or styles so it might not be as easy to tell when the piece is finished. If you are ever unsure, watch the conductor for cues. They may address the audience prior to a piece to share that it will consist of several movements and request that the audience hold their applause until the end. Often times, the conductor will also relax their arms completely, which is a good sign that a piece is finished. 
A "standing O," also known as a standing ovation, is a signal of strong validation for a performance well done. Please do not feel obligated to provide a "standing O." We graciously receive encouragement and support in whatever way you would like to convey.

How long does a performace last

We suggest that patrons plan for performances to last at least an hour. Concerts that are hosted in conjunction with other local musical groups, such as the Nashville Philharmonic Symphony, or that feature pieces from Nashville in Harmony, Majors and Minors as well as the Pride Band, we recommend that audiences plan for a performance that will last between an hour and a half to two hours. Please note that longer performances will tend to include an intermission for patrons to take a restroom break or enjoy snacks for sale by Nashville in Harmony.