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What to Expect

 

RULES FOR REHEARSAL/CODE OF CONDUCT 

  • Food and gum are not allowed inside the rehearsal rooms or concert hall. 
  • Water bottles are allowed but must be disposed of properly at the end of rehearsal. 
  • Celli and Basses must bring something to protect the floor from their endpin. 
  • Temperature and lighting are preset in NFAC; please do not attempt to adjust them. 
  • Electronic devices such as iPods, iPads, cell phones, games, laptops, tablets, etc., are not allowed in rehearsals or concerts. Please leave them turned off and put away during rehearsals. 
  • You must have a No. 2 pencil to mark music during rehearsals.  
  • Please clean up after yourself and help keep the Noel Fine Arts Center clean. 
  • Conductors have the right to dismiss any student at any time for any reason for unacceptable behaviors or for not meeting the performance standards established for CWYSOP ensembles. 
  • Students must arrive 15 minutes early for every rehearsal. 

 

PERFORMANCE/CONCERT RULES 

  • Dress rehearsals are closed to the public. (This means no parents, family members, teachers or friends may observe the dress rehearsal.) 
  • Parents and other non-orchestra members are not allowed in the Green Room/warm up room. 
  • Students must check in with the Program Assistant 30 minutes before the concert. 
  • Do not leave anything valuable in your bag or case during the performance. NEITHER CWYSOP nor the performance venue are liable for missing or damaged personal items including instruments, electronics, or equipment for any reason.   
  • All instrument cases must be left in assigned rooms. 

 

 

REQUIRED CONCERT ATTIRE: 

Symphony Orchestra:  

Option 1 

  • All black, dressed as conservatively as possible (No exposed shoulders, plunging necklines or spaghetti strap tops), ankle length slacks/skirt (black hose/leggings required with skirts/dresses), and solid black dress shoes.  

Option 2 

  • Black bow tie (CWYSOP will provide if need be), solid white shirt, black pants, black tux or suit coat, solid black shoes/socks.  

Philharmonia: 

Option 1

  • All black, dressed as conservatively as possible (No exposed shoulders, plunging necklines or spaghetti strap tops), ankle length slacks/skirt (black hose/leggings required with skirts/dresses), and solid black dress shoes. 

Option 2

  • Black Shirt (long sleeve button up dress shirt), Black dress pants, black shoes/socks, no suit coat, no tie.