Hey Rick, Earl's recommendations are spot on. I was a subscriber to the
Jacksonville Symphony Orchestra before leaving FL Jacoby Symphony hall was a
modern venue. I initially sat in the back of the orchestra, but then I move up
to the first balcony. The sound up there was much better and you have the
added advantage of having a birds eye view of the performers. I will be at the
pops concert as well. I believe Chuck is also attending, so perhaps we will
run into each other.
Paul Koza
On Sunday, October 30, 2022, 01:48:07 PM EDT, Earl Shaffer
<eshafferjr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hey Rick
Seating is open---all general admission. We generally draw 2K+ and hope that
will be the case on the 7th. The Altria seats 3,300 so there will likely be
some open seats. The best pace in my opinion is either in the back of the
orchestra sections (lower level) and centered in the middle balcony. The
seats in the upper balcony get real small and I always prefer not to sit there
if I can avoid it.
I hope that helps!!
ES
Earl E. Shaffer, JrVBODA Hall of Fame Class of 2022HSBDNA Hall Of Fame Class of
2011Retired---35 year High School Band Director
Adjunct Music Faculty--Longwood University
Conductor, The Richmond Pops BandAssociate Conductor--Greater Richmond Youth
Wind EnsembleConductor, Virginia Ambassadors of Music Bi-Annual European
Concert Tour
12207 Swift Crossing DriveMidlothian Va 23112804-744-8266 home
804-615-0209 cell
On Sun, Oct 30, 2022 at 1:43 PM Rick <ricksinva@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Hi Earl,
My wife and I, and Stacey and her kids will be coming. We are looking forward
to it.
How is seating? Is this a concert that we need to get there early to get good
seats?
Rick
On Tue, Oct 18, 2022 at 11:40 PM Earl Shaffer <eshafferjr@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
Fellow Engineers
The Richmond Pops will be presenting a Salute to America's Veterans on Monday
November 7 at 7:30 at the Altria. As with all of our concerts, tickets are
free due to the generous donations from our patrons. A variety of enjoyable
music, broadway favorites, 2 showstopping soloists, and a patriotic finale
dedicated to our veterans will be presented.
Tickets can be obtained from me at the meeting/open house or by using the QR
code on the attached concert poster.
I hope that you can attend the show!!!
ES
Earl E. Shaffer, JrVBODA Hall of Fame Class of 2022HSBDNA Hall Of Fame Class of
2011Retired---35 year High School Band Director
Adjunct Music Faculty--Longwood University
Conductor, The Richmond Pops BandAssociate Conductor--Greater Richmond Youth
Wind EnsembleConductor, Virginia Ambassadors of Music Bi-Annual European
Concert Tour
12207 Swift Crossing DriveMidlothian Va 23112804-744-8266 home
804-615-0209 cell
