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Musicians are expected to attend each orchestra event,
including rehearsals, sectionals, performances, and
special events.
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. Absence should thus be limited except in the most urgent instances. A
student who is absent more than five times during the season will be dismissed. It is the
organization's policy to apply these guidelines fairly but
strictly in order to maintain musical integrity and to minimize
disruption. This policy
was drafted and authorized by a committee comprised of orchestra personnel, parents,
and the musicians themselves.
It is orchestral policy to leave to each player's discretion
when and how often such absences may occur. This discretion,
however, demands individual responsibility. It is each
musician's responsibility to set priorities for his or her participation
with regard to other schedules.
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Members should attend every orchestra event, including all rehearsals, sectionals, performances, and special events.
Consistent attendance is essential to maintain a high quality musical experience for all. Absences of any kind are detrimental
to the entire orchestra’s progress, counterproductive to each musician’s personal development, and should thus be limited to
the most serious cases. A student who is absent more than five times for any reason within the concert season will be dismissed
from the program. In addition, if a student misses more than two rehearsals within a single concert period he/she will be dismissed
regardless of the five permissible absences.
It is the organization’s policy to apply these guidelines fairly but strictly in order to maintain musical integrity and to minimize
disruption by those who have attendance lapses. This policy was determined by a committee of orchestra personnel, parents, and
students.
It is orchestral policy to leave to each player’s discretion when and how often such infractions occur. This freedom,
however, demands individual responsibility. It is the musician’s responsibility to prioritize his or her participation with regard to
other schedules. Please review the schedule for possible conflicts.
While some absences may be unavoidable, they are acceptable only in the rarest of cases. The attendance policy allows for such
absences, but it is expected that each player should avoid all but the most serious kind. Each musician is strongly urged not to
miss any rehearsal except in the most pressing circumstance.
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More than five absences throughout the course of the season
results in dismissal. Absence from a mandatory event will result in
immediate dismissal.
- Rehearsal Time
Rehearsals start promptly at the time indicated on the schedule.
Musicians should arrive at the rehearsal space no later than 15
minutes prior to the start of each rehearsal for tune-up.
- Rehearsal Absence
More than two absences within a single concert period results
in dismissal. Absence from a mandatory rehearsal results in
dismissal.
- Rehearsal Late Arrival
Arriving late by more than 30 minutes
constitutes a ¼ absence.
Arriving late by more
than 45 minutes constitutes a ½ absence.
- Rehearsal Early Departure
Leaving early by more than 30 minutes
constitutes a ¼ absence.
Leaving early by more
than 45 minutes constitutes a ½ absence.
- Rehearsal Between Concerts
Absence from the mandatory rehearsals one week (or one day)
prior to a Carnegie Hall concert results in dismissal. These are
mandatory rehearsals.
- Dress Rehearsal Absence
Failure to appear at any dress rehearsal results in dismissal. All
dress rehearsals are mandatory.
- Run-Out Concert Absence
Rehearsals start promptly at the time indicated on the schedule.
Musicians should arrive at the rehearsal space no later than 15
minutes prior to the start of each rehearsal for tune-up.
- Run-Out Concert Lateness
Lateness to a run-out concert may result in re-seating.
- Carnegie Hall Concert Absence
Absence from a Carnegie Hall concert results in dismissal.
- Carnegie Hall Concert Lateness
Lateness to a Carnegie Hall concert may result in re-seating.
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In case of anticipated absence, musicians are expected to notify the Orchestra Manager in writing at least 24 hours in advance
of any expected absence. (Note: Advance notification does not imply approval.) Additionally, orchestra musicians must contact
the Orchestra Manager within 24 hours following any unscheduledabsence in order to confirm future participation.
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Infractions of the Attendance Policy affect
the performance and morale of the entire
orchestra. Players are strongly urged, therefore,
against unnecessary absence or tardiness. If an unavoidable conflict arises, exceptions will
not be granted to students with an unfavorable
pattern of absence. Exceptions which are
possible, but not guaranteed, are, as follows:
- Religious Holidays Must be cleared with the Orchestra Manager no
later than October 18, 2009.
Note: Religious celebrations such as confirmations or bar/bat
mitzvahs are not considered possible exceptions.
- Family Death A parent, sibling, grandparent, or legal guardian only.
- Illness Only in the event of quarantine on medical orders or
hospitalization. A doctor’s note is required.
- Severe Weather Notification will be made by the Orchestra Manager.
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- Women
Solid black top (three-quarter sleeves or longer, non-sequined),
long black skirt, long black dress or black dress slacks (cellists
and harpists only), black stockings and black closed-toe shoes.
No bare legs or ankles. No short-sleeved or sleeveless tops. No
flashy or dangling jewelry.
- Men
Solid black jacket and black dress pants. Black, plain-collared,
plaquet-front dress shirt.* Solid black dress shoes and black
socks. No light-colored socks. No tuxedo jackets. No ties.
Dress code infractions will be monitored, and offenders will not be
permitted to perform until such infractions are corrected.
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