Rehearsal & Attendance Policy
Members of BIYO are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances and abide by the 5 Ps of Promptness, Preparedness, Perspective, Participation, and Positivity outlined in the Code of Conduct. Every student plays an integral role in the success of the orchestra whether as a leader, a section member or a stand partner. No matter your role, every student is critical to the success of the performing group.
The conductor and Board understand that emergencies such as illness and family matters do arise. In this event, please email the conductor at [email protected] (Symphonic & Chamber Orchestras) or [email protected] (Debut Orchestra) as soon as possible to provide notification of absence.
You are allowed 2 excused absences per season. These must be submitted with accurate dates and explanations to the director at least 2 weeks in advance of the absence. If for whatever reason you must exceed this limit, you must schedule an appointment with the director and a board member to discuss your commitment to the ensemble and identify the systems of support you may need to stay ahead of deficiencies your continued absence will create.
Rehearsals will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church on Thursdays as follows:
Each musician is responsible for marking their music at each rehearsal. Even if you are using your stand partner's music, there will be periodic checks to ensure the music you use to practice has accurate markings. In short: bring a pencil, bring your music, and mark your music especially if you are using someone else's in rehearsal.
COVID-19 Mitigation plans
Seating and Rotation Policy
Concert Dress
Debut
Symphonic Orchestra
The conductor and Board understand that emergencies such as illness and family matters do arise. In this event, please email the conductor at [email protected] (Symphonic & Chamber Orchestras) or [email protected] (Debut Orchestra) as soon as possible to provide notification of absence.
You are allowed 2 excused absences per season. These must be submitted with accurate dates and explanations to the director at least 2 weeks in advance of the absence. If for whatever reason you must exceed this limit, you must schedule an appointment with the director and a board member to discuss your commitment to the ensemble and identify the systems of support you may need to stay ahead of deficiencies your continued absence will create.
Rehearsals will be held at Bethany Lutheran Church on Thursdays as follows:
- Debut Orchestra 4-5pm
- Sinfonietta 5:15-6:45pm
- Senior 7pm-8:30pm
Each musician is responsible for marking their music at each rehearsal. Even if you are using your stand partner's music, there will be periodic checks to ensure the music you use to practice has accurate markings. In short: bring a pencil, bring your music, and mark your music especially if you are using someone else's in rehearsal.
COVID-19 Mitigation plans
- BIYO will continue to follow BISD's COVID-19 prevention strategies.
Seating and Rotation Policy
- In our orchestra, each musician is equally important. To experience the full diversity of the orchestral process you will be asked to sit in multiple seating configurations. Refer again to the 5 P's and accept the opportunity to expand your knowledge and perspective within each role you are called to serve.
Concert Dress
Debut
- Seasonal colored tops; Black bottoms, black socks/hosiery, black shoes
Symphonic Orchestra
- White tops (long sleeve preferred); black bottoms, black socks/hosiery, black shoes
- Black bottoms, black socks/hosiery, black shoes
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