Tips for enjoying a Seraphim concert . . .

Venues: Our primary performance spaces are First Church in Cambridge and Holy Name Parish in West Roxbury. Occasionally we use other sites as well. Venue information.

Tickets: Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door. Either way, we’ll have room for you!. Purchase advance tickets on-line.

Concert Length: Our programs are usually 60-75 minutes in length with no intermission.

Seating: All seating at our concerts is open and generally all seats are good for seeing and hearing. Some like to be close to the performers and others prefer a little distance. At our venue in Cambridge there is the added option of balcony seating.

Children: Our programs are targeted to older children and adults. If you bring an infant or a younger child, we encourage you to keep them as quiet as possible so that other attendees won’t be distracted or disturbed. You can duck into the ticketing vestibule if necessary. Your cooperation is appreciated in this regard.

Dress: We encourage you to dress comfortably and be yourself. If you’re going to a fancy restaurant before or after the concert, you can dress accordingly. If you’re the informal type, come in jeans.

Program Notes: Familiarizing yourself with the music and the composers isn’t necessary to enjoying and benefitting from the concert. Just listening is fine and works well for many people. If you want to do some advance study, we provide program notes about four weeks prior to concerts. These notes will also be included in the program booklet. Program notes.

Applause: In our program booklets we suggest applauding at the conclusion of sections, rather than after each piece. That said, we love enthusiasm shown on the part of our audiences, even if not exactly at the right point! If you’re unsure, wait for others to start the applause.

Phones: You can keep your phone on during the concert, but in silent mode. If you tend to check your phone frequently, you might want to sit where you won’t distract others.

Receptions: Sometimes we host a reception following the concert. All are welcome, and we hope you’ll take the opportunity to spend some time meeting our singers and building community with your neighbors.

Community Outreach: Our singers and audience members are invited to participate in our chosen outreach program for those experiencing housing insecurity, which is The Friday Cáfe at First Church in Cambridge. Mostly people donate clothing by bringing it to the Christmas concerts, but volunteering and donating financially all year around are possibilities too, as is giving via an Amazon gift list. Outreach details.