Plan Your Visit to the FSO

LOCATIONS

JACK B. KUSSMAUL THEATER AT FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE

Seating Capacity: Because of fire regulations, the capacity of JBK Theater is limited to the number of seats (409). Parents may not hold children in their laps without providing a separate, purchased seat.
Wheelchairs and Special Accommodations: Wheelchair seating is available at JBK Theater. For interpreters or other acommondations, please email president@fredericksymphony.org at least 3 weeks prior to the performance date.
Bus Parking: There is parking available for groups that choose to come on buses. For information about group rates, call 866-635-3560.

COFFMAN CHAPEL AT HOOD COLLEGE:

Seating Capacity: The main sanctuary in Coffman Chapel seats more than 700 people.
Special Accommodations: For interpreters or other accommodations, please email president@fredericksymphony.org at least one week prior to the performance date.

DIRECTIONS

TO JACK B. KUSSMAUL THEATER AT FREDERICK COMMUNITY COLLEGE:

Address: 7932 Opossumtown Pike, Frederick, Maryland, 21702 By Car:

From Baltimore: Follow I-70 from Baltimore to Frederick. Exit onto Route 15 North. Follow 15 North to Motter Avenue exit. Turn right onto Motter/Opossumtown Pike. Travel one mile, and turn left at entrance to FCC.
From Washington: Follow I-270 Northwest from Washington to the junction with I-70 and Route 15. Follow Route 15 North to the Motter Avenue exit. Turn right onto Motter/Opossumtown Pike. Travel one mile, and turn left at the entrance to FCC.
From the west: Follow I-70 east from Hagerstown. Take the first Frederick exit to Route 40. Follow Route 40 East to the Route 15 junction. Follow Route 15 North to Motter Avenue. Turn right onto Motter/Opossumtown Pike. Travel one mile, and turn left at entrance to FCC.

By Bus: Frederick transit buses stop at the college from 6:40 a.m. – 9:40 p.m., Mondays through Fridays and 8:00 a.m. – 5:15 p.m. on Saturdays. Service is available for riders with disabilities; call Transit Services at 301.694.2065 for information.

TO COFFMAN CHAPEL AT HOOD COLLEGE:

Address: 401 Rosemont Ave, Frederick, MD 21701 By Car:

From points north: Follow U.S. 15 South from Gettysburg and points north to Frederick. Take the Rosemont Avenue exit. Turn right onto Rosemont Ave. Travel approximately half a mile, and turn left at the entrance to Hood.
From points west: Follow I-70 East from Hagerstown and points west. Take the first Frederick exit onto U.S. 40. Follow U.S. 40 East to U.S. 15 North to the Rosemont Avenue exit. Turn left onto Rosemont Ave. Travel approximately half a mile, and turn left at the entrance to Hood.
From Washington: Follow I-270 North from Washington, D.C., toward Frederick and Gettysburg. (Avoid I-70.) I-270 ends and the highway becomes U.S. 15 North. Follow U.S. 15 North to the Rosemont Avenue exit. Turn left onto Rosemont Ave. Travel approximately half a mile, and turn left at the entrance to Hood.
From Baltimore: Follow I-70 West from Baltimore to the junction with U.S. 15 North (Exit 53). Follow U.S. 15 North to the Rosemont Avenue exit. Turn left onto Rosemont Ave. Travel approximately half a mile, and turn left at the entrance to Hood.

By Train Amtrak provides service to and from the BWI Rail Station, Penn Station in Baltimore, and Union Station in Washington, D.C. From there, buses and taxis provide service to Frederick. By Bus Greyhound provides daily transportation to Frederick from Baltimore, Washington, D.C., New York, and other major areas. Trailways also offer limited service to Frederick.

FAQ

What should I wear? You can wear (almost) anything that you like when you come to a symphony concert. For those who enjoy getting dressed up, this is a great occasion. However, if you feel more comfortable on the casual side, you won’t be out of place. Most concert-goers dress in a range from business casual to cocktail attire.
How early should I arrive? If you are planning to purchase tickets at the concert, the box office opens one hour prior to each performance. We strongly encourage you to purchase your tickets in advance because the symphony performances often sell out quickly, and there is a chance that you will not be able to purchase tickets at the concert. You may purchase tickets by clicking here. If you have already purchased your tickets, the doors generally open a half hour before curtain time. Pre-concert talks, presented by Associate Conductor Andy Rosenfeld, are scheduled to begin 30 minutes before the start of each classical concert.

What if I arrive late? In order to not disturb other audience members, late seating breaks will take place after the first piece on the program or at intermission. If you arrive after the concert begins, you will be asked to wait outside of the theater doors until a break in the program occurs.
Can I use my cell phone? For the consideration of the musicians and your fellow audience members, please turn off your phone and other electronic devices during the performance. With all of life’s constant exposure to media and technology, this as a great, hour-long opportunity to shut out the virtual world and live in the moment. Photography and video are not allowed during a performance, but taking pictures before and after the performance is strongly encouraged!
Do I need to know any information about the music or composers before coming? You do not need to know any background information on the performers, composers, or pieces ahead of time. Once you arrive, you will be given an informational program, which includes notes on the concert's elements. That being said, many people find that they have a greater appreciation for a performance when they have greater background knowledge on the program. For general classical music knowledge, we recommend subscribing the our blog.
When should I clap? We encourage everyone to show their enjoyment and appreciation whenever the moment strikes however, there are certain pieces of music that are meant to be uninterrupted to display its nuance and full effect. It's traditional to hold applause until the end of each piece on the program. This can be confusing, as some pieces contain several smaller sections called movements, which often have a pause between them. Our advice is, if you aren't sure when to clap, read the room and follow the crowd to avoid any awkward claps.
How long is the concert? Traditional performances last approximately 2 hours with a 10-15 minute intermission about halfway through.

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