Host A Musician
Gifts that support the Southwest Florida Symphony come in many different forms.
For every performance we deliver, we employ the highest caliber musicians, many of whom don’t live in Southwest Florida. In order to offset the cost of housing orchestra members while they’re working with us, providing them with the generous gift of accommodations in your home during their stay here allows us to spend more of our resources on making music and has notoriously forged countless lifelong friendships among our artistic staff and the patrons with whom they stay. Hosts also receive two (2) complimentary tickets to the performance they are hosting for. Serving as a host family for a musician brings as much reward to the host as it does to the artist.
For more information on how you can provide a home away from home for our artistic staff, please call us at 239-418-0996.
Hosting F.A.Q.
What are the requirements?
• A private bedroom and private bathroom
• Parking space (Musicians furnish their own transportation)
What happens after you register?
Once you’ve completed the form, you will receive an automated email with a copy of your responses, and then you are officially on the list!
How are hosts paired with musicians?
Host assignments are made on a first-to-reply basis. Here is how the process will work: When a musician requests housing for a concert series, I will send a group email out to all hosts whose preferences match that particular musician and who have indicated that they are available for those dates. The musician will then be matched with the first host to reply to the email confirming the arrangement. I will then connect you via email with your musician so you can be in touch with each other regarding the details of their stay.
Where can I see a list of musicians I’ve agreed to host?
You can access an up-to-date spreadsheet of all host assignments at any time using this link: HOSTING ASSIGNMENTS
*Pro Tip: Bookmark this link in your web browser so you can check your assignments at any time!
What do I do if my availability changes?
We understand your plans may change. Please email me as soon as possible if your availability changes throughout the season. If you’ve already been paired with a musician and are no longer able to host them, please let me know as soon as possible but at least a month in advance. Musicians who don’t receive host housing are given a fixed stipend to book their own accommodations. Since hotel rates often increase as the dates get closer, canceling their host housing at the last minute puts them in a difficult situation. Thank you for your understanding and commitment to our musicians.
Enjoy a symphonic thank you!
As a thank you for being a host, you will be entitled to two complimentary tickets (for each musician housed) for each hosted series. Please call or email Erica Dubson, the box office manager to reserve your tickets by the Tuesday before the concert. Seating is subject to availability.
Box Office
Phone 239-418-1500
Email [email protected]
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