How to Stay Engaged between Concerts

Hello friends,

Every orchestra has its own rhythm. There are the weeks when rehearsals and performances fill the air with music, and then there are the quieter stretches — the periods of time between concerts. To some, these pauses might feel like silence. But in reality, they are part of the larger musical journey: the rests that give shape and meaning to the notes.

So how can you stay engaged with an arts organization during these in-between times? Here are a few meaningful ways:

1. Keep Listening and Sharing

Explore recordings, revisit past performances online, or listen to the repertoire for upcoming concerts. Share your favorite pieces with friends and family — the music continues to live whenever it’s heard.

2. Connect with the Artists

Our musicians don’t stop creating when the stage lights dim. Many are involved in teaching, chamber music, or solo projects. Following and supporting their individual artistry is a wonderful way to remain connected to the ensemble’s heartbeat.

3. Advocate for the Arts

Periods between concerts are excellent opportunities to speak out about why music matters. Share stories, invite others to attend future programs, or simply talk about what a concert meant to you. Advocacy builds momentum even while the stage is quiet.

4. Support Financially (if you’re able)

Ticket sales alone rarely sustain an orchestra. Contributions made between concerts help cover ongoing costs, support musicians, and ensure that the next performance arrives with strength and vision.

5. Anticipate What’s Next

Use the quiet to build excitement! Read program notes, learn about upcoming composers, or even plan to bring a friend to the next concert. Anticipation deepens the impact when the music returns.

At Zephyr Symphony, we see the time between concerts not as an absence but as an essential part of the cycle — the breath before the phrase, the rest before the downbeat. These are the moments when planning, dreaming, and sustaining take place. And when the music begins again, it’s all the more powerful because of the community that has stayed connected along the way.

So let’s keep the conversation going. Because the music doesn’t end when the curtain falls — it continues in us, and with us, until the next note is played.

With gratitude,
Don Scott Carpenter
Founding Music Director, Zephyr Symphony