Many of our world-class musicians travel to Ft. Myers from all over the country and we are so grateful to patrons like you for opening your homes to them. Thank you for being a part of our extended Symphony family.
What are the requirements for housing a musician?
A private bedroom – preferably with access to a private bathroom and a parking space.
How do I register to host a musician?
Complete the electronic form below. Once you submit the form you will be automatically added to the Host List for this season. After you hit “submit” you will see a message pop up saying that your submission was received and then a copy of your completed form will be emailed to you. This means you are officially on the list! Even if you completed the form last year, please do so again as we need your availability for this current season.
How will I know who and when I am hosting?
If you have an existing relationship with a musician who you have hosted before, they may reach out to you directly. If that happens, please let me know so I can mark your guest room as occupied for those dates. Otherwise, hosting opportunities will be on a first to respond basis. Here is how the process will work: When a musician requests housing for a concert series, Kat Baloff 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.
How many nights per concert weekends are involved?
That depends upon the concert. Masterworks are typically Thursday to Saturday while Pops programs will vary. Some musicians prefer to depart the morning after the concert. Some may go home on days off and some may ask to stay.
Something to think about: some musicians will ask if you’ll mind their practicing in your home. It’s up to you. You will want to make “key” and access arrangements as well as your phone number/e-mail address available.
What if I have other questions? Feel free to contact Kat at personnelmanager@swflso.org or call the Symphony office at 239-418-0996.
***Enjoy a symphonic thank you!***
Call the Box Office at 239-418-1500 to arrange for two complimentary tickets (for each musician housed) for each hosted series. Seating is subject to availability. Please make sure to reserve your tickets by the Tuesday before the concert.
