Apart from schools, orchestras take part in festivals and cultural events that happen all over the city.
Joining with other cultural groups in the local community allows orchestras to play a more significant part in its culture. For instance, at a multicultural arts festival, a group of musicians can offer compositions made by composers from different cultures or join forces with foreign guest performers. Such events display the cultural diversity among the community and prove that the orchestra is open to different music traditions.
In some cases, orchestras stage concerts that talk about matters like climate change, mental health,
or important periods in history. They allow people to think about important topics as they feel the power of the music. For this reason,
the orchestra steps beyond entertainment and serves as a symbol for developing ideas, strengthening bonds, and encouraging action.
Improving the Way People Feel During Performances
Modern orchestras know that keeping an audience for years goes beyond playing, and includes interacting with people. Some groups give fans the opportunity to talk to the musicians during Q&A sessions after shows or at separate “meet the musician” events. Listeners are able to talk to performers and find out the inspirations behind certain pieces as well as what happens during rehearsals. When an artist is close to the audience, it increases the listener’s respect and creates long-term support.
More and more, orchestras rely on the internet and social media to talk to their audiences both before and after performances. With behind-the-scenes clips, live rehearsals over the internet, and discussions with conductors, people outside the concert hall can follow the orchestra’s activities and enjoy belonging to the music world.
Long-term Results of Joining the Community
What all these activities prove is that orchestras do best when they interact closely with their communities. They do not only focus on continuing ancient traditions anymore. They actually bring together people of different ages, cultures, and thoughts. When orchestras make classical music understandable and meaningful, they keep people interested and are well respected by their communities.
They help to make sure that orchestral music continues in years to come. When more people feel a part of orchestras, they tend to invest financially, take part in their performances, and advise younger individuals about music. In this manner, orchestras perform, but they also touch hearts and unite people because music speaks to everyone.