PATRON CONSIDERATIONS

Dress code is a personal preference. Many patrons feel comfortable in "business casual" attire.

Arrival time
If purchasing tickets or paying for reserved tickets, please arrive at least 30 minutes before the start of the performance. If picking up prepaid tickets at Will Call, please arrive 20 minutes before the start of the performance (see late seating policy below).

Late seating policy
So as to not disturb other patrons, latecomers will be asked to remain in the lobby. Video monitors are available in the lobby to view the concert. At an appropriate musical break, ushers will assist latecomers to their seats.

Applause
It is customary to wait until the end of a complete work to applaud, and not applaud between movements. When in doubt, wait until significant applause has begun.

Beep, beep, beep...
Please turn off all cell phones, pagers, watch alarms and other electronic devices before the concert.

Coughing?
The acoustical properties of Music Hall carry audience noise as well as the music. Please unwrap candies or lozenges before the music starts.

Our youngest listeners
In consideration of all our patrons, we discourage bringing children under age six to CSO and Pops concerts; ushers will assist patrons with young children to seats at the back of the auditorium. The CSO performs many educational concerts each season specifically designed for children of all ages. Call 513.621.1919 for complete information.

Recording devices
The use of photographic (including camera phones) or recording devices is prohibited in the auditorium during CSO performances.

Smoking is prohibited inside Music Hall. Ohio's recent smoking ban also prohibits smoking in areas immediately adjacent to the Music Hall exterior doors.

HALL INFORMATION

Coatroom
For your convenience, a coatroom is located just inside the Music Hall entrance in the southern end of the lobby.

Lost and found
Our Lost and Found is located at the coatroom in the foyer. Please check with coatroom personnel regarding any misplaced articles, or call 513.621.1919.

Emergency information
An emergency medical technician is on duty from one hour before the concert until all patrons have left Music Hall.

Expecting a call?
Phyisicans and others expecting calls should leave their name and seat location at the coatroom and direct calls in advance to 513.621.1919.

Music Hall seating
View seating charts. Seating numbering system is arranged from the center of the hall. On each floor, seats closest to the center sections are number 1. Limited view tickets are printed "LIMITED" and priced accordingly.

Pre-concert tours
Pre-concert tours of Music Hall are available for groups of eight or more. To participate in a tour, call the Music Hall Office at 513.744.3344 at least one week before the concert.

FOR YOUR ENJOYMENT

Meet the conductor and guest artist All concertgoers are welcome to meet with maestro and guest artists in the backstage Green Room after the performance. An usher can assist you.

Restaurants and hotels

Local events and attractions
Cincinnati Arts Association

Greater Cincinnati Convention and Visitors' Bureau

Refreshments
For the enjoyment of our patrons, bar service and snacks are available in the lobby and the north and south halls prior to concerts and during intermission.

Restrooms
Restrooms are located in the north and south corridors and both the first and second floors, and in the north corridor on the third floor of Music Hall.

Security information
Cincinnati Police Officers are on duty in five stations around Music Hall from
1-1/2 hours before the performance begins until the last patron leaves Music Hall.

Taxi service
Taxi Service can be requested through the cloakroom following the performance.

Telephone
Pay phones are available in the south corridor on the first floor of Music Hall.

Water fountains
Water fountains are located on all floors in the north and south corridors.

ACCOMMODATIONS FOR
PERSONS WITH DISABILITIES

Handicapped parking is available in the Allright lot next to Music Hall and in the Washington Park School lot across from Music Hall. The Washington Park School lot is not available during Friday morning concerts.

Wheelchair ramp is located on Elm Street at the north end of Music Hall.

Handicapped elevator is located on Elm Street at the south end of Music Hall. Please notify the security guard stationed there that you need assistance with the elevator. An elevator is also available in the south corridor, near the concession window.

Special seating is available inside Music Hall to patrons not able to transfer out of their wheelchairs. Please call 513.381.3300 to arrange for seating.

Wheelchairs are available for patrons needing assistance from the lobby to their seats. Patrons should contact an usher in the north lobby for assistance.

Restrooms accessible to handicapped persons are located on the first floor in the south corridor, west of the concession window, and on the second floor in the south corridor.

Assistive listening devices for the hearing impaired are available at the south foyer coatroom.