POSTPONED UNTIL A LATER DATE.
This free Community Day at Severance will feature performances by musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra, the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus, and a gospel ensemble. Guests are encouraged to share their hopes, dreams, and artwork on the “I Have a Dream” wall, and may take home a free coloring book.
This day of family-friendly performances is free and open to the public. No tickets are required.
12:30-1:00 PM
Performance by the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus
Mandel Concert Hall
REENA ESMAIL TaReKiTa
ELAINE HAGENBERG O Love
MELANIE DEMORE Lead With Love
Cleveland Orchestra Youth Chorus
Daniel Singer, director
Maria Hisey, Emma Smith, Aurora Villanueva, soloists
1:15-2:15 PM
“Honoring Black Composers” with Musicians of The Cleveland Orchestra
Reinberger Chamber Hall
Performance to include music by William Grant Still, Dolores White, Allison Loggins-Hull, Melika M. Fitzhugh, H. Leslie Adams, Florence Price, Julia Perry, George Walker, and Brian Raphael Nabors
2:15-2:45 PM
Post-performance discussion
Reinberger Chamber Hall
3:00-3:45 PM
Gospel Ensemble
Mandel Concert Hall
4:15-5:00 PM
Performance by the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra
Mandel Concert Hall
TOWER Fanfare for the Uncommon Woman, No. 6
SWANSON Short Symphony
GLAZUNOV Violin Concerto, movement no. 3
DVOŘÁK Symphony No. 7, movements no. 3 and 4
Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra
Vinay Parameswaran, conductor
Moshi Tang, violin
Health & Safety
The Cleveland Orchestra is committed to creating a comfortable, enjoyable and safe environment for our guests, musicians, volunteers and staff.
In partnership with The Cleveland Clinic, we have adopted safety protocols to ensure your visit to Severance Music Center is safe and enjoyable. These protocols are in effect now, and will be reviewed regularly to follow the latest public health recommendations as we welcome you back to in-person concerts.
Anyone feeling ill or experiencing symptoms related to a cold or infectious disease is asked to take care of their health and protect others by staying home.
Proof of Vaccination (with booster) or Negative Test
As of January 3, 2022, Guests will be required to show proof of full Covid-19 vaccination (two doses, plus a booster, per CDC guidelines) of a World Health Organization (WHO) or U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved or authorized vaccine, with the primary dose of vaccination completed at least two weeks prior to the performance date, upon arrival at Severance Music Center. Guests who are unable to be vaccinated or have not received their booster dose will be required to provide proof of a negative Covid test.
Audience members ages 3 and older who cannot be vaccinated may provide proof of a negative test result received from a completed lab-certified antigen COVID-19 test within 24 hours prior to entering Severance, or a negative test result received from a completed PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to entering Severance.
For more information regarding COVID vaccines and booster shots, please visit the CDC website.
- Touchless verification using the CLEAR App. Guests are encouraged to consider using the free CLEAR app on their mobile devices to help expedite the entry process. To learn more, go to clearme.com.
- A physical vaccination card or a photo of a vaccination card, along with a valid photo ID.
- Proof of a negative test, along with a valid photo ID. For children under the age of 12 or those who cannot be vaccinated or individuals who are unable to be vaccinated, proof of a negative test result received from a completed lab-certified antigen COVID-19 test within 24 hours prior to entering Severance, or a negative test result received from a completed PCR COVID-19 test within 72 hours prior to entering Severance. The BinaxNOW COVID-19 Antigen Home Test (the version requiring a virtual appointment) is an acceptable option.
All guests the age of 18 or above must present a valid photo ID with their proof of vaccination or a negative test.
Early arrival is recommended and patrons should have this information ready to present as they enter Severance, as it will be checked before concert tickets are scanned.
Face Masks Required
Guest are required to wear face coverings at all times and in all areas of Severance Music Center, including while seated during the performance. Face coverings should be worn properly, covering the nose and mouth, and meet Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) standards. Neck gaiters and bandanas are not permitted. Patrons arriving without appropriate face coverings will be provided a disposable face mask. Patrons who do not wear masks properly at Severance during a performance will be asked to leave.
Enhanced Cleaning Procedures
High-touch areas, including countertops, door handles and elevators, are cleaned and sanitized regularly. In addition, seating areas and corresponding lobbies are disinfected with CDC-approved aerosol sprays after each performance. Hand sanitizer stations are provided throughout Severance.
Enhanced Ventilation
Severance has updated its HVAC filtration and circulation systems to meet the guidelines of local public health authorities and recommendations from the Cleveland Clinic.