Student Passport

$5 Tickets!


The Grand Rapids Symphony Student Passport Program is a fantastic opportunity for students of all ages to experience orchestral performances for only $5!  A membership card will be mailed to each student who completes and returns the application form to the Grand Rapids Symphony. Apply online (recommended) or download a Student Passport application. 

PLEASE NOTE that you must submit your application one week prior to the concert you wish to attend or it may not be processed in time. You may also sign up at the Student Passport table the evening of the concert.

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 (formerly Casual Classics) 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 (excluding DeVos Performance Hall sections 1 and 2) 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.

Want to sit with friends or family? Just make sure to purchase your tickets at the same time the night of concert.

Thank you for participating in the 2007-2008 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 Jaci Huizenga at the Symphony office at 616/454-9451, Ext. 117 or email her at jhuizenga@grsymphony.org.