Ticket and Concert Information

Ticket Information

For additional information on upcoming performances and concerts, call the ticket office (258-9520) or the Penn High School Fine Arts Office (285-9515). 

Preparation is well underway for what promises to be a very special concert, “Songs of the Season” presented by the Penn Choirs.  The five choirs totaling over 300 voices will combine in the traditional candlelight processional along with individual choirs performing seasonal favorites.

The concerts will be presented on Thursday and Friday, December 10 and 11, at 7:30 p.m. and on Sunday, December 13, at 3:00 p.m. in the Penn High School Center for the Performing Arts.

You, as parents of a choir student, are invited to purchase reserved seat tickets before we open our sales to the public.  This “early bird” sale for parents and family will be on Monday, November 30, from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. at Penn High School, door “C.”  Each choir parent family may purchase up to 8 tickets at the pre-sale.   Choir Booster patrons may also pick up patronage tickets during this sale. Entrance door “C” will open at 5:45 p.m.

Tickets will go on sale to the general public in the north cafeteria hallway from 11:30 to 1:40 p.m. beginning Tuesday, December 1.  All tickets are $6.00.  Advance purchase of tickets gives you the best choice of seat location.

During the Monday “early bird” sale parents are requested to sign the concert volunteer chart.   Parents not attending the ticket presale should contact Lisa Gerber, Choir Booster Volunteer Coordinator, of your volunteer assignment preference.  lkgerber@comcast.net

Concert Information

For information about tickets or the concerts call the Penn High School Fine Arts Division ticket office (258-9520) or Fine Arts Division office (258-9515).

Patronage ticket pick-up

Parent Choir Booster patrons may  pick up patronage tickets and purchase up to eight additional tickets on Monday, November 30, 6:00 -7:30 p.m. at Penn High School door “C”

Patronage tickets may also be picked up at the box office prior to the concert.

Concert Volunteers:

Volunteers may select the duty and time of your assignment on Monday, November 30, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m.

Parents not attending ticket presale should contact Lisa Gerber of your volunteer preference. Email: lkgerber@comcast.net

Rehearsals:

Monday, December 7, 3:30-5:30 p.m. - Practice the processional and combined selections.

Wednesday, December 9, 6:00-9:00 p.m. - Dress rehearsal.  Report time 5:15 p.m.  Practice all selections.

Performances:

Thursday, December 10, 7:30 p.m.

Friday, December 11, 7:30 p.m.

Sunday, December 13, 3:00 p.m.

Students are to report one hour prior to concert performance.

CPA

Box office opens one hour prior to performance.

Auditorium doors open one half hour prior to performance.

Concert attire:

Men:       black dress shoes (polished)      Women:        black concert shoes and tan hose

                black socks                                                           Advanced Choirs will also need black hose

                tux shirt                                                                  skirt/t-shirt under robe

                tuxedo                                                                    robe/concert dress

no jewelry                                                              no jewelry

                                                                                hair accessory, if worn, should match hair color

In consideration of our audience and performing students, the following guidelines are in effect for choral performances in the Penn High School Center for the Performing Arts:

Accessibility

Seating locations are provided for wheelchair patrons.  Please advise the box office of your needs when purchasing tickets.

Electronic devices

In accordance with the Center of the Performing Arts Auditorium policy, the use of flash photography, video cameras and cell phones is prohibited in the auditorium.

Concert etiquette

In an effort to reduce distracting noises and enhance the concert experience for audience and performing students the following guidelines are recommended:

                Latecomers will be admitted following the completion of the first section.

                Please remain seated during the performance.

                Food and beverages are not permitted.

                Your generous applause is always appreciated.

Children

                The attendance of pre-school children is not recommended. Experience has taught us that children under six years of age often become uncomfortable at our full-length concerts.

                All patrons must have a ticket, even children held by a parent.

Video/audio recordings

Professional quality audio and video recordings of the concert are available for purchase.

CD - $20.00    DVD - $25.00    CD & DVD - $40

Penn Choir Wardrobe Penn choir jackets, sweatshirts, and t-shirts are available for purchase at the concert.  They make great Christmas gifts!