How much does a Chicago Symphony Orchestra make? As of May 7, 2024, the average hourly pay for a Chicago Symphony Orchestra in the United States is $66.14 an hour.

At any given Symphony Center concert, you will observe some concertgoers dressed up and others dressed more casually. Many patrons wear business attire or casual business attire. We encourage you to wear whatever makes you feel most comfortable.

Many people prefer the first balcony as the best seats in the house--for the sound quality as well as view of the orchestra. I also sit for other tickets on the main floor which I like. It doesn't really matter where you sit---just be certain to go to the Chicago Symphony. The ticket prices start at $35.

Orchestra seats get you closest to the stage, but being in the mezzanine or balcony can give you a wider, fuller view of the stage from a little higher up, especially as compared to a section like the side orchestra, where you might be closer, but might not have a full view of one far side of the stage.