Springfield Symphony Orchestra MO

This was our first Springfield Symphony experience! We attended the “Power Ballads” performance (we have become huge fans of the Spyres family over the past few years and try to see them any chance we get!) and it was such an incredible show! We could have listened to the symphony and Spyres’ for hours! So much talent and what an amazing show! Such a powerful performance and great experience! Makes us want to attend more symphony events. PLEASE have the Spyres back again!

MASK MANDATES RUIN THIS OTHERWISE GREAT EXPERIENCE! The ONLY thing that needs to change is the mask requirement that was still in effect during their Nov. 6,2021 performance of Brigadoon, AND continued to be in effect for their March 5 concert. Given the data that exists pertaining to mask usage, mask wearing should be OPTIONAL rather than mandatory.

The Springfield Symphony in Springfield, MO has an outstanding core of musicians who have sublime musical talent and chemistry. The Juanita K. Hammons Hall for the Performing Arts, the venue in which they play, is acoustically sound and provides adequate facilities for symphony patrons.

Update: After months of forced masking, the self-imposed mask mandate at the Symphony is now gone! Unfortunately, there are still a number of ushers, greeters, patrons, and musicians that are still choosing to wear masks. This is NOT sending a good message to Springfield Symphony patrons who are apparently choosing to stay at home and watch the streamed videos rather than attending the live performances. While we should all respect each individuals personal choice to wear or not wear a mask, there comes a time when we need to stop treating and looking at fellow human beings as lethal germ carriers - and that time is NOW.