News Release
Volunteers needed for The Cleveland Orchestra's
2011-12 concert and event season at Severance Hall
Release date: July 12, 2011
CLEVELAND – Severance Hall, home of The Cleveland Orchestra, is seeking volunteer ushers, greeters, ticket takers, tour guides, and store clerks for the 2011-12 season. The season includes concerts by The Cleveland Orchestra (evening, matinee, education, family, and holiday events) and performances by other ensembles including the Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra, Cleveland Pops Orchestra, Cleveland Institute of Music Orchestra, Cleveland Youth Wind Symphony, and the Cleveland Women’s Orchestra, as well as other musical and non-musical events.
Tour guides conduct public and private tours and offer historical and architectural details about Severance Hall. Store volunteers offer sales assistance in the Cleveland Orchestra Store during weekdays and weekends at concert times.
Severance Hall also seeks middle- and high-school students to join the Junior Volunteer Corps. Students assist at Family Concerts, Musical Rainbow performances, Cleveland Orchestra Youth Orchestra concerts, holiday concerts, and other special events (mostly daytime performances during the weekend). An orientation and training program prepares students for service as greeters, ticket takers, and ushers. Adult ushers serve as mentors for these young volunteers, who may be able to earn credit toward community service requirements at their schools.
Severance Hall volunteers are asked to commit for the entire season, from September through June, and are required to attend training and orientation sessions in September, prior to the beginning of the season.Severance Hall volunteers have the opportunity to hear great music in a beautiful venue, enjoy the company of other music-loving volunteers, and contribute their talents and time to a premier arts organization.
Severance Hall is looking for volunteers who are energetic, enthusiastic, and eager to assist its audiences with the highest level of customer service. For more information, to request an application form, and to arrange an interview, please call the House Manager’s Office at Severance Hall at (216) 231-7425 or email aclemens@clevelandorchestra.com.
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Press Contacts
Jennifer Schlosser, 216-231-7518; Email: jschlosser@clevelandorchestra.com
