Here are some commonly asked questions. If your question is not answered here please contact us.
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Concerts are held at
Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts – PRAx, 470 SW 15th Street, Corvallis, OR 97331, on the OSU campus.
The Box Office at Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts – PRAx opens 90 minutes prior to each concert. It is a good idea to arrive 30 minutes in advance to give yourself time to park, buy your tickets, peruse the program, and find your seats before the doors close.
Doors close at the start of the performance. If you arrive late you will not be seated until an appropriate break, out of courtesy and consideration for the musicians and the other audience members.
Tickets can be purchased online or at the box office at Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts – PRAx starting 90 minutes before each performance. Tickets purchased prior to midnight the day before the concert are discounted $5 from the price at the door. Click here for more information.
Individual concert tickets for the 2026/27 season go on sale May 8, 2026 at noon through the PRAx ticket website. You can browse and purchase tickets for all upcoming concerts at https://prax.oregonstate.edu/upcoming-events.
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If you need assistance, the PRAx box office is available at 541.217.3921 or [email protected]. You can also reach the Corvallis-OSU Symphony office at 541.286.5580 or [email protected].
Season tickets for the 2026/27 season are available through the PRAx ticket website at https://prax.oregonstate.edu/season-tickets. Season ticket holder presale begins April 30, 2026 at 7:00pm.
For help with season ticket purchases, contact PRAx at 541.217.3921 or [email protected], or the Corvallis-OSU Symphony office at 541.286.5580 or [email protected].
Children are welcome to attend the concerts if they can sit quietly during the performance without disturbing the artists or other audience members.
Discounted tickets may be purchased at PRAx for all students for $5 on the website or at the door.
The use of recording devices is not permitted during the concert.
The noise from beeps and tones from alarms, calls, and notifications can disrupt a concert. The glare from cell phone screens, tablets, and laptops can be distracting to other patrons and can be seen from quite a distance in the hall.
Please contact the Patricia Valian Reser Center for the Creative Arts – PRAx to make accessible seating arrangements for the concert you wish to attend, preferably one week in advance, at [email protected] or (541) 217-3921.
Water in a covered container is permitted in the auditorium. Food and other drinks are not permitted.
Most concerts usually last 90 minutes to 2 hours.
Contact PRAx for more information about availability.
Tickets are non-refundable.
Audience members wear dress, business, or casual attire. Please don’t wear strong scents, as a courtesy to other patrons.
Will Call is at the PRAx Box Office 90 minutes prior to the concert.
Racks are available by the front doors for coats.
Please contact the PRAx Box Office at [email protected] to inquire about lost-and-found items.
After the orchestra is seated the concertmaster comes onstage and is greeted with applause before tuning the orchestra. When the conductor comes to the stage it is also customary to applaud. Wait until after all the movements of a piece have been completed before applauding. The concert program will list the movements for each particular piece.
We appreciate the assistance of volunteers to help us during the performances and with behind the scenes organization of our other activities, such as events, fundraising, and marketing. Volunteer experts in many fields are needed to keep this organization running smoothly. Learn more on our volunteer page.
Ticket sales account for about one-third of the cost of bringing symphonic music to our community. Support from donors and sponsors makes up most of the rest. Your donation also helps fund scholarships for outstanding OSU students. Learn more on our donate page.
