Advanced Division Rules and Guidelines
ATTENDANCE
Consistent attendance is essential in order to maintain a high quality musical experience for everyone.
Absences are detrimental to the orchestra's progress and counterproductive to each member's personal development.
It is each musician's responsibility to set priorities for his or her participation with regard to other schedules.
Please review the schedule for possible conflicts. Each musician is strongly urged not to miss any rehearsal except
in the most pressing circumstance.
Read the REQUIREMENTS for more information.
CONCERT ATTIRE
Ladies: Solid black top (three-quarter sleeves or longer, non-sequined) with long (12"+ below the knee) black skirt,
black dress slacks or long black dress,
skin-matching color stockings and black closed-toe shoes. No short-sleeved or sleeveless
tops. No high heels. No flashy or dangling jewelry.
Gentlemen: Black or white dress shirt and black dress pants. Black solid jacket over the white shirt is required.
Solid black dress shoes and black socks. Black bow tie.
MUSICIAN RESPONSIBILITY
Productive rehearsals and concerts require each and every player’s attendance and full participation. We believe that the
difference between a good performance and a great one lies in the commitment of every single member to attendance, preparedness,
and excellence. All musicians are required to do the following:
- Arrive 15 minutes before rehearsal begins, instrument ready, music in place, and ready to begin.
- Bring all music and a pencil to rehearsals.
- Practice orchestra repertoire regularly and come well prepared to rehearsals.
- Make concerts, rehearsals and scheduled sectionals a priority by honoring the attendance policy.
- Each musician will conduct themselves in a cooperative and respectful manner towards others and the rehearsal and concert facilities.
- Participation in private lessons is encouraged.
- Members must abide by all orchestra policies, including attendance and concert dress.
- Refer interested students to ECYS for auditions
- Remember to have your community hours validated by the Executive Director.
- Develop ECYS audiences by selling tickets to the paid concerts.
FAMILY RESPONSIBILITY
- It is required that a parent/guardian for each musician under 18 years of age attend the Mandatory Orientation Meeting.
- Notify ECYS of any changes in E-mail address, mailing address or phone number.
- Check email often for important information, updates and rehearsal reminders.
- Help your young musicians sell tickets to the paid concerts.
- Invite your friends, neighbors and relatives to our free concerts.
- We strongly recommend you insure your musician's instrument. ECYS is not responsible for theft or damage to any instruments at any time.
- Help transport equipment to and from concert site.
- Help set up for rehearsals and concerts when needed.
- Encourage your student to practice at home.
- Pick up your student promptly after rehearsal.