Britt relies on the generosity of local families to house our orchestra musicians each BFO season. The BFO Homestay Program is a wonderful way to connect with members of the BFO while receiving perks for the season: free tickets to BFO concerts (subject to availability), passes to closed rehearsals, and invitations to special events! Hosting musicians is a gratifying experience, and many of our musicians return year after year to stay with the same family, forming friendships and bonds that continue well after the final notes of the season are over. Please consider joining our host family program today, and experience first-hand how wonderful it is to get to know our talented musicians!

DATES:

This summer, the arrival date of the orchestra no earlier than Monday, June 9 and their departure date is Sunday, June 29. You can sign up to house a musician for the full season or only part of the season (depending on need).

LOCATION OF HOUSING:

Jacksonville is the ideal location to house our musicians, since most of them come to the valley without a vehicle. However, we also house musicians with families in Medford, Central Point, Talent, Phoenix, and Ashland. Host families living outside of Jacksonville are not required to provide transportation, although a loaner vehicle or occasional rides to the rehearsals and concerts is appreciated if available. 

AMENITIES:

Host homes are expected to provide a private room with either a private or a shared bathroom for each musician housed. The host family is not expected to provide housing for spouses, children, friends, or pets. However, this can be agreed to in advance, if acceptable to the host family. Kitchen privileges and/or laundry facility access is appreciated but not required.

Host Benefits:

• 4 complimentary Britt Festival Orchestra tickets* for each week you house a musician (maximum of 12 tickets during 2025)
• A 20% discount for up to 4 tickets for the Thursday, June 12th film performance
• Rehearsal pass that lets you attend Closed Rehearsals** (those closed to the general public)

Notes:
*Tickets can be redeemed in any combination of your choosing but unfortunately cannot be used with the film due to contract restrictions with the company we are licensing the rights through. For all of the classical-specific concerts (non-film/pops), the lawn tickets can be upgraded to bench seating at no additional cost for Standard Reserved seating and/or only $15 per ticket for Premium Reserved (subject to availability).
**Some film rehearsals may be restricted for all due contract restrictions

INTERESTED?

CLICK HERE TO COMPLETE THE HOST FAMILY APPLICATION

OR Contact us today:

For more information, contact Eric Thomas at eric.thomas@brittfest.org