Sensory Friendly Concert
May 26
Shira Samuels-Shragg, conductor
Sensory-friendly concerts are designed for people on the autistic spectrum or who have any other sensory sensitivity and their families.
Modifications for these concerts include relaxed house rules, reduced volume and altered lighting levels, sensory support equipment, and trained on-site volunteers. The program is also chosen with an energy profile in mind so that we start and end with calm and quiet music.
All Accommodations:
Visual supports during the performance, modified lighting and house rules to accommodate the need for movement, softened onset of music slowly building to higher energy towards the middle of the program, weighted blankets, fidgets, and an online cache of video models in addition to printable visuals.
Event program:
JOHN WILLIAMS – Hedwig’s Theme from Harry Potter
MASON BATES Philharmonia Fantastique
JOHN WILLIAMS Raiders March from Indiana Jones
EDWARD ELGAR Nimrod, from the Enigma Variations
Hear all pieces in advance through the Spotify playlist attached to this page.
Philharmonia Fantastique is a 25-minute concerto for orchestra & animated film that follows a magical Sprite on a musical journey through the orchestra’s instruments. By the film’s end, the families of the orchestra overcome their differences to demonstrate “unity from diversity” in a spectacular finale. Philharmonia Fantastique was written by Mason Bates and co-created with multi Academy Award-winning Gary Rydstrom and Academy Award-nominated animation director Jim Capobianco.
DOORS 4:30PM | SHOW 5:30PM
Prepare to come to The Fox Theater through the videos below
Ticket Information:
Tickets are FREE and open to the public with reservation.
Phone: 509-624-1200
Box Office: Martin Woldson Theater at The Fox, 1001 West Sprague Avenue
These concerts are possible due to the kind support of the Hagan Foundation, our sponsor for these two concerts, and STCU, our Platinum Sponsor for Spokane Symphony Education and Community Engagement programs.
Health & Safety
As of today’s date, due to state mandate, the following safety protocols will be observed:
Proof of Vaccination or Proof of Negative Covid Test (within 72 hours): Not Required
Face Mask: Not Required
Policies are subject to change
Bag Policy
All bags (with the exception of clutches 6 1/2 by 4 1/2 inches) are subject to visual inspection by venue security.
Large bags are not allowed in The Fox, and must be checked in our Coat Check (located in the North Gallery) for the duration of the event.
Programs are subject to change
