Student Passport
$5 Tickets!
The Grand Rapids Symphony Student Passport Program is a fantastic opportunity for students to experience orchestral performances for only $5! This program is available to students of any age. Tickets must always be purchased the night of the concert. You must have a membership card and a valid student ID, or, as a home schooled student, verification of student status to purchase a $5 ticket.
How to Sign Up for a Membership Card
- Sign up at the Student Passport table the evening of the concert you want to attend to immediately receive your membership card for the purchase of a $5 ticket. The table is located in the outer lobby in DeVos Performance Hall or at the ticket table at St. Cecilia Music Center, Zeeland East High School, and Dimnent Chapel.
- apply online (recommended). Your card will be sent to you in the mail.
- download a Student Passport application. Send your filled-out application to the Symphony office or drop it off at a concert.
PLEASE NOTE that you must submit your application one week prior to the concert you wish to attend or it will not be processed in time.
Concert Availability:
Student Passport membership allows you to purchase $5 tickets for performances included in the following series:- Richard and Helen DeVos Classical Series
- Rising Stars Series in Grand Rapids and Zeeland
- Edward Jones Coffee Classics Series
Student Passport membership does NOT allow you to purchase $5 tickets for performances included in the following series:
- Fox Motors Pops Series
- DTE Energy Foundation Family Series
- Lollipops Concerts sponsored by Target Stores
- Chase Picnic Pops
- Special Event Concerts (If an event opens up to Student Passport, members are notified by email)
- SymphonicBoom Concerts
Ticket Availability:
Tickets in the best remaining sections as determined by the Grand Rapids Symphony office will be available at the box office beginning one hour prior to each performance. Arrive early for the best seats! Seating is limited and subject to availability.
Guidelines for ticket purchases:
You must present your membership card and a valid student ID to purchase $5 Student Passport tickets. You may purchase one ticket per concert, up to a total of 10 tickets with your one-year membership card. Make sure to renew year after year when you receive the renewal email.
Thank you for participating in the Student Passport Program, we look forward to seeing you soon at a Grand Rapids Symphony performance. If you have any questions about your membership please call Jacalyn Huizenga at the Symphony office at 616/454-9451, Ext. 117 or email her at jhuizenga@grsymphony.org.