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Rehearsals:
Mondays from 6:30 P.M. till
9:00 P.M. at the Bloomington
High School North band room:
Bloomington High School North (BHSN)
3901 North Kinser Pike
Bloomington, Indiana 47404 USA
Click here for direction to BHSN
Attendance
Policy
It is a privilege to be a
participant in the MAYO program.
Members of the MAYO orchestra
are expected to be responsible
to their colleagues, to
themselves, and to the music
itself. In any orchestra, every
member’s presence at all
rehearsals is crucial, therefore
it is important that you try to
arrive at all rehearsals on
time, come prepared, and have a
good attitude toward your
colleagues in the orchestra.
Missing a rehearsal, or being
late, affects your friends in
the orchestra and disrupts the
work process.
Each student
is expected to:
- attend all rehearsals and performances.
- arrive at all rehearsals in time to warm up.
- have prepared the music before each rehearsal.
Absences
Each student is permitted no
more than two absences per
performance cycle and no more
than four absences for the
entire season.
Those members
holding positions of leadership,
such as principal players or
mentors, are allowed one absence
PER PERFORMANCE CYCLE. Seating
may be adjusted for students
unable to meet these
requirements.
In case a
member has to miss a rehearsal
for any reason, including
sickness, the member must call
the office in order to let the
conductor know he/she will be
missing from the rehearsal. This
call should be made as soon as a
participant knows he/she will
not be able to attend. Please
call the MAYO office, (812)
330-0890, as early as possible
before the rehearsal in
question. If it’s the last
minute (we hope it will never be
the last minute!), call Elise
Eldert’s cell phone at
219-628-1834 or Julia Copeland’s
cell phone at (812) 320-3885.
Other
Regulations
Players are expected to be in
their seats warming up no later
than ten (10) minutes before the
time a given rehearsal or
performance is scheduled to
begin.
Each player
is issued a folder and music. It
is the player’s responsibility
to take the folder and music
home to practice and to bring
the folder and music to every
rehearsal.
All music
contained in the folder is the
personal responsibility of the
player. It is each player's
responsibility to report missing
music to the orchestra manager(s)
immediately. Players will
be charged for lost copies.
Players are
required to have pencils with
them at all times.
Proper
behavior is expected at all
times.
No MAYO
member is allowed to leave the
grounds during breaks.
No food or
drinks are allowed in the BHSN
band room. However, you may
enjoy them in the corridor.
When
performing in spaces that lack
proper equipment, each MAYO
member must bring a music stand
labeled with his or her name on
each piece.
Tours and
Associated Costs
The MAYO occasionally plans
tours for its members. Members
involved will be assessed
additional tour fees above and
beyond the usual membership fees
during these years. Members will
be offered the opportunity to
raise a portion of these fees
through fundraising.
Concert
Dress
Men: Black or dark suit with
white shirt and tie, black
socks, black shoes.
Women: Long black dress or
black long-sleeved blouse/shirt,
black long skirt or pants, black
socks/stockings, black shoes.
ALSO: What happens if you
are unhappy or worried or
bothered about something having
to do with your experience in
the orchestra? Is there anyone
to talk to?
Yes. If
things are not going smoothly
for you, don’t let complaints
fester. Talk to someone who can
help. Contact our Parent
Consultant, board member Lana
Howell. She can be reached at
(812) 320-0055 or (812)
824-7594. If she doesn’t answer,
leave a message. She will
respond quickly. |
