VISITING NORTH CAROLINA SYMPHONY
THE EDUCATION CONCERT
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL
Martin Marietta Center for the Performing Arts
I am going to Meymandi Concert Hall in Raleigh.
Meymandi Concert Hall is where the North Carolina Symphony performs musical concerts.
ARRIVAL
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL
DUKE ENERGY CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMANCE ARTS
I will see a lot of construction and might even see people working in front of the building. They are working hard to improve the plaza for my next visit!
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL
DUKE ENERGY CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMANCE ARTS ARRIVAL
If I ride a bus to the concert, my bus will drop me off next to the auditorium.
I can listen and follow directions from the adults in charge to get safely around to the front doors.
SECURITY
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL
DUKE ENERGY CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMANCE ARTS
The security staff will greet me at the door.
I can walk through the metal detectors and meet my group on the other side.
LOBBY
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL
DUKE ENERGY CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMANCE ARTS
I will enter a big lobby before the concert.
The lobby may be crowded and noisy.
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL
DUKE ENERGY CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMANCE ARTS ESCALATOR/STAIRS
I might need to go up or down the escalator, elevator, or stairs to get to my seat.
I can hold the handrail with one hand as I go down so that I stay safe!
On the escalator, I can stand on my step and wait to walk until I have reached the end.
RESTROOMS
The restrooms are located near the big stairs in the middle of the lobby.
After I have found my seat, an adult can walk with me to the bathroom if I need it before the concert starts.
MEYMANDI CONCERT HALL
DUKE ENERGY CENTER
FOR THE PERFORMANCE ARTS RESTROOMS
If I have to go the bathroom, I can walk with an adult that I came with.
The sound of the flushing toilet can be loud, but it will only be for a short time.
THE CONDUCTOR
The conductor will guide me through the concert.
They may ask me to participate, and I can if I want to.
THE CONCERT
I can have a lot of fun at a concert with the North Carolina Symphony.
I can clap at the end of each song to show that I enjoyed it.
You might find yourself feeling the beat as you listen but remember if you clap during the song, you won’t be able to hear the orchestra!
SING-ALONG
I can sing along to “Ode to Joy” with the other kids.
Before the sing-along, there may be kids playing instruments.
DISMISSAL
When the concert is over, I can wait for instructions on how to leave safely with my group.
I may need to wait a few minutes so I can talk quietly with the people around me about the concert until it is my turn to leave.
LEAVING
When it is my turn to leave, I can walk with my group.
I can hold the handrails if I am walking on the stairs or taking escalator.
There may be a lot of other kids in the lobby and outside, so I can stay close to my group.
