FAQ
Subscriber Benefits and Membership
Why should I subscribe?
Am I able to give a contribution to R&B via the website?

Concerts
Where can we go to eat before or after the concert?
May I bring children to the concert?
What about cell phones, pagers and other electronic devices?
May I take pictures, videotape or tape record the performance?
Accessibility for wheelchair
Is there an intermission?
What if I am late?
How should I dress for the concert?
How can I learn more about Early Music?
How do I place an ad in the program?

Renaissance and Baroque
How may I volunteer?
How do I sign up for the R&B e-newsletter, The Electric Sackbut?

Ticketing
Can I order tickets over the phone?
Whom should I contact if there is a problem with ordering tickets online?
I have tickets, but I can't come! What do I do?

Why should I subscribe?
Subscribers enjoy many benefits which include having the same seats for all of the concerts and easily exchanging and turning in tickets. Join us for the best in early music! Learn more the full and sampler series subscription benefits.

Am I able to give a contribution to R&B via the website?
Ticket revenue only covers part of R&B's operating budget, so your contribution is an essential part of our success. Click here to: Contribute today!

Where can we go to eat before or after the concert?
There are a number of restaurants in the area, especially on South Craig Street. When you come out of Synod Hall, turn right on South Craig, cross Fifth Avenue (first light) and keep walking. The restaurants start about a half a block after the light, and go all the way down to Forbes Avenue. There are casual and fine dining restaurants with lots of different kinds of food including American, Thai, Indian, Middle Eastern, and Italian. Enjoy!

May I bring children to the concert?
Performances typically last for two hours, so if you feel your children will not become restless and disturb other patrons, you are welcome to bring them. Parents are the best judge.

What about cell phones, pagers and other electronic devices?
As a courtesy to others, all electronic devices should be turned off prior to the start of the performance.

May I take pictures, videotape or tape record the performance?
The use of cameras or any kind of recording equipment is strictly prohibited.

Accessibility for wheelchair:
For wheelchair access, park in a handicapped spot in the Cathedral parking lot (behind Synod Hall). As you come toward the front of the hall some steps will be straight ahead. Before you get to them, you will find a door on the left. Enter the building through this door. You will now be in the concert hall near the stage on the right side. Come up the aisle and into the lobby. If you have any questions, please contact the R&B office at (412-361-2048).

Is there an intermission?
Yes, there is usually one intermission. Hot and cold drinks along with baked goods are available for purchase, as well as CDs and R&B gift items.

What if I am late?
Latecomers will be seated at a suitable interlude during the performance.

How should I dress for the concert?
Just about anything goes. A lot of our patrons like to dress up for the occasion, but others like to go casual. On any given night, you are likely to see three-piece suits and evening dresses, blue jeans and jogging suits, and everything in between. So the final word is, dress in whatever way you feel comfortable.

How can I learn more about Early Music?
We offer a Q&A session with the musicans immediately following their performance, so please stay and take a seat up front to talk to the musicians.
We also offer a library of Links to other sources via our website.

How do I place an ad in the program?
Click HERE for information on placing an ad in our program book OR
Call the R&B office and speak to the Executive Director  at  (412-361-2048).

How may I volunteer?
Volunteers are an integral part of R&B’s success. There are a wide variety of volunteer opurtunities, some would only require a few hours of your time, while others would require a more serious time commitment.
Learn how to get involved.

How do I sign up for the R&B e-newsletter, the Electric Sackbut?
Be a part of the music, enter your email here!
Can I order tickets over the phone?
Certainly! Call the R&B office at (412) 361-2048.

Whom should I contact if there is a problem with ordering tickets online?
Call the R&B office at (412) 361-2048.

I have tickets, but I can't come! What do I do?
You can claim the cost of your tickets as a tax-deductible donation. Call the R&B office (412) 361-2048 and we'll be glad to send you a tax credit letter.

Full Series and Sampler Series Subscribers only:
You may exchange your tickets for another concert later in the season. To make arrangements, please call the R&B office 412-361-2048 or email director@rbsp.org as late as one day before the performance you are unable to attend.

Let us know if you are unable to use your tickets so we can make it possible for someone else to enjoy your seats. Thank you!

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