How do I view the virtual event or livestream?

On the day of the livestream, all of our MSO newsletter subscribers will receive an email to view the event. We will also share the link on our social media channels before we go live. We recommend you access this YouTube Live link at least 5 to 10 minutes before the concert begins.

All MSO livestreams are free to watch for all, unless specified. A recording of the livestream will be available after it is over on our website and our YouTube channel.

We highly encourage you to sign up for our newsletter to be the one of the first to know about our virtual events.

How To Order Tickets

You can purchase tickets to any of our concerts through the following methods:

By Phone

Gallo Center for the Arts Box Office
(209) 338-2100 or toll free at (877) 488-3380
Monday through Friday 10am - 6pm // Saturday Noon - 6pm
 

In Person

Gallo Center for the Arts Box Office 
10th and I Street, Modesto
Monday through Friday 10am - 6pm // Saturday Noon - 6pm
 

Online

Tickets may be purchased at the Gallo Center for the Arts web site or by browsing our Concerts & Events page and clicking on the 'Select your Seats' link for the desired concert.

  • If orders are received less than one week prior to a concert, tickets will be held at Will Call.

  • Orders are filled on a date received basis.

  • Please allow two weeks for delivery of tickets.

  • Refunds may not be made after seats have been purchased.

  • Dates, programs and artists subject to change.

It's my first time attending a concert at the Gallo Center...

We are so excited you’ve chosen to spend your time with us!

We welcome all to arrive early and enjoy a refreshment. The hall will open 30 minutes before curtain. The concert halls and lobbies are shared by all audience members. Please be mindful and courteous to others. To ensure the best experience for all patrons, please note that anyone creating a disturbance may be asked to leave the performance.

Restrooms are located by the elevators on all three floors.

Beverages are available for purchase on all three floors. Each floor also has free to use water dispensers by each restroom. Food and beverages are not permitted in the theaters, with the exception of bottled water and beverages served in the Gallo Center’s ‘Whirley’ cups.

Late Seating: Latecomers and patrons who leave the hall are asked to wait quietly until the first break in the program when an usher will assist them to their seats. Seating times are at the discretion of the Gallo Center for the Arts.

Phones and Watches: As a courtesy to others, please turn off or silence any phone or other electronic devices. Doctors expecting calls during performances should leave their names and seat locations with the Ticket Office. Patrons may view digital program books during breaks in the concert, but please be mindful of your screen brightness for those seated nearby.

Photography, Video, and Audio Recording: Photographs of the hall, including pictures for social media, can be taken when the performance is not in progress. However, audio recording, videography, and photography are prohibited during the performances.

Families and Younger Children: The Modesto Symphony encourages families to attend together and offer students tickets to help with cost. Please read below for student ticket information. Regardless of age, each person must have a ticket and be able sit in their own seat. Modesto Symphony Classics concerts are not recommended for children under the age of 8. We understand that young children may need to get up and move or talk during a concert. For those around you, we ask that you and your child step into the lobby to stretch your legs and view the concert from the televisions. An usher will help you return to your seat at an appropriate break in the music.

Patron Accessibility: The Gallo Center for the Arts is a disabled accessible performance venue. Wheel chair seating is available in both theaters. Portable wireless listening devices are available at no charge. Please inform the Ticket Office of any special needs when ordering tickets.

Coat Check is located on the first floor near the concessions.

Lost and Found can be reached through the Ticket Office at 209-338-2100.

Smoking is prohibited inside the building.

Are there discounted tickets?

For Picnic at the Pops! we offer a group discount of 20% for groups of 10 or more in General Lawn seating. For Holiday Candlelight and all MSO concerts at the Gallo Center for the Arts, we offer 15% off. Please call the Gallo Center Box Office at 209-338-2100 to place your order.

Student Tickets: We offer $12 student tickets for most of our Classics Series. Student tickets can be purchased with a student ID at the Ticket Office at least two weeks prior to the concert date based on availability.

Why should I join MSYO?

The MSYO provides young talented musicians with the unique opportunity and experience of playing in a full symphony orchestra ensemble with strings, winds, brass and percussion. This is a place where music students are surrounded by like-minded individuals from all over the region who enjoy making music together. Young musicians have the opportunity to work with experienced music educators, coaches and talented conductors. 

When are MSYO new season auditions?

MSYO auditions are held in May prior to the start of the following new concert season. The best time to send your application is in early spring. For more audition information, current audition dates, or to register for an audition visit the MSYO audition page or contact us by email. August audition dates are added only as needed to fill available seats at the discretion of the Music Director. 

What is the difference between the Symphony and the Concert orchestra, and how are students placed?

The MSYO’s two ensembles are arranged by student’s age and experience. The Concert orchestra is a preparatory group that works on building a musical foundation through classical pieces that are arranged for younger musicians. The Symphony Orchestra is a more advanced group that focuses on performing original classical repertoire at a professional level.

  • Concert Orchestra (grades 5-9) Intermediate Level.

  • Symphony Orchestra (grades 9-12) Advanced Level. 

Do students move from Concert Orchestra to Symphony Orchestra when they enter high school?

Movement from Concert Orchestra to Symphony Orchestra is based on the results of the audition held each spring. Students must demonstrate a high level of technical expertise in this audition and students in 9th and 10th grade may be asked to continue another year in Concert Orchestra. It is not unusual for a student to audition multiple times before acceptance and you are encouraged to ask for feedback from your audition to understand the areas in which you need to work.

Can I participate in sports and an MSYO ensemble?

Sports and MSYO do not have to be mutually exclusive. If games and practices conflict with MSYO rehearsals, you’ll have to talk to your conductor ahead of time about whether it is possible to contribute adequately to both groups. Most sports only conflict with part of the MSYO season, so it is possible to participate in some, but not all, of the concerts throughout the year.