Free Open Rehearsals are a lively and interactive educational experience. These events allow the audience to experience actual professional orchestra rehearsals and get to know our Artistic Director Scott Seaton, musicians, and guest artists as they prepare for each upcoming concert.
Schedule
6:30-6:50 p.m. — Q&A with Scott Seaton and guest Artist
7-8 p.m. — Watch the orchestra rehearse onstage.
2026-2027 Season Open Rehearsal Dates
Free open rehearsals are held at the VanTrease PACE in the Kelly Clark Theatre unless otherwise noted. For more information, call the PACE Ticket Office at 918-595-7777.
- September 17, 2026 — New World, New Voices
- December 10, 2026 — Christmas in Tulsa
- January 28, 2027 — Bruckner and Video Game Soundscapes
- March 4, 2027 — Carmina Burana
- April 22, 2027 — Tulsa Sings! Totally 80s
Open rehearsals are ideal for music lovers of all ages:
- Families looking for free or low-cost family-friendly entertainment
- For young or first-time attendees who might not have the stamina to make it through an entire performance, this is a great way to test the waters or enjoy the symphony in shorter bursts
- Anyone sensitive to strong sensory experiences who may benefit from a more relaxed environment. The music will still be loud, but there won’t be big crowds of people all around and we stick with house lighting instead of stage lighting during rehearsal. Feel free to give us a call at 918-595-7776 for more information about this.
- Anyone who likes to see what goes on “behind the scenes” to create an orchestral performance
- Students who are interested in making music a career will benefit from the rehearsal as well as the Q&A session, which may highlight a guest artist’s career path and experience, what makes a piece of music special, and more.