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Attendance policy and Orchestra Etiquette
Dress Code for Concerts
Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy
Music
Tuition
Scholarships
Contacts

Attendance policy and Orchestra Etiquette
Musicians must attend all rehearsals, sectionals, coaching sessions for which they are called.  Failure to attend rehearsals may disqualify a player from participating in the upcoming concert.  Repeated absence may be cause for dismissal from the orchestra.  Musicians may be excused from rehearsals for illness, family emergencies, school functions, etc. Please contact either the Music Director or Board President if you will be absent or late. If possible, please give a 24-hours notice.  

 

Musicians are required to be prompt, and must be warmed up and tuned by the first downbeat.  Early is on time and on time is late! Musicians are also responsible for being prepared and must have all the required materials for an efficient rehearsal. These materials may include, but are not limited to:

  • Music in folder
  • A pencil, sharpened, for bowings or other directions
  • Mutes, sticks, valve oil, extra bows, strings, or other instrument-specific accessories

Musicians are expected to practice their orchestra music on their own or with their private teacher. Failure to progress musically may result in dismissal from the orchestra. In addition to being prompt and prepared, players are expected to conduct and present themselves in a respectful manner during ALL orchestra functions.

Dress Code for Concerts

Unless otherwise directed Ladies: Black skirts (ankle length, no slits) or pants with long-sleeved white blouses or a black dress, black shoes, socks or stockings. Gentlemen: Black pants with long-sleeved white shirt, black shoes and socks. Fragrances are not allowed onstage. No tennis shoes or flip-flops are allowed.

Drug, Alcohol and Tobacco Policy

Use of illegal or controlled substances, regardless of age, is not tolerated. Appearing for an orchestra function while under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs is cause for immediate dismissal from the orchestra. Orchestra functions held on school grounds are also governed by school site policies. This includes strict enforcement of the schools' Tobacco-free campus policy.

Music


All music distributed is the property of MLYS. It is the responsibility of each musician to take good care of their music. If a musician is required to make any notations on their music, it is to be done lightly with a PENCIL. All music is to be turned in to the MLYS or Music Director upon request. Any music not returned or any music returned in poor condition will be billed to the responsible musician.

Tuition

Tuition for the season is $100 per musicians or $50 for each additional child for families with two or more musicians. Scholarships, based on financial need, are available.

Scholarships

A limited number of scholarships are available for those in need. Contact any board member for a scholarship application.

Important Contacts:

NameRolePhone
Hank King Director295-8482
Celia Price Vice President296-3159
Trudy Dunnigan Treasurer786-3939
Mary Ellen Mainville Secretary754-3600
Terri Tanner Publicity772-1450
Colleen Smart Board Member728-2131
Joe Bellamy Board Member295-1617
Brook Moes Board Member612-1648