Attendance Policy
Members are expected to attend all rehearsals and concert performances.
Absences for illness, death in family, religious observances, graded required school functions, or other emergency circumstances will be evaluated and excused as applicable by the manager.
Notification of any absence must be made via the voice mail (267-9011) before 5:00 p.m. on the day of scheduled season rehearsals. If an emergency arises after 5:00 p.m. which will cause student to miss rehearsal, a call to the voice mail must be made as soon as possible.
Notification of any absence for a dress rehearsal, concert or event must be made no later than one hour before the scheduled rehearsal/performance. If an emergency arises after that time, call the voice mail as soon as feasible.
Students who do not call in will be considered unexcused. The first unexcused absence will result in a phone call to parents. The second unexcused absence will result in a formal letter to parents. The third unexcused absence will result in immediate dismissal from orchestra. Tuition will be forfeited.
Any unexcused absence from a dress rehearsal may, at the decision of the Conductor, prevent the student from participating in the following concert, resulting in immediate dismissal from the orchestra. Tuition will be forfeited.
Any unexcused absence from a regular season concert will result in immediate dismissal from the orchestra. Tuition will be forfeited.
If a student participates in a sport or activity, it is the responsibility of the parent and student to speak directly with the Conductor before the season or event to ensure that no scheduling conflicts occur. Minimal absences for these events may be excused at the discretion of the Conductor.
Concert Attire*
Proper concert attire is mandatory. Since the CSOYO is a training organization for possible future careers as professionals, proper concert dress is expected. Failure to wear appropriate attire will result in not being allowed to perform in the scheduled concert.
Females - Black dress (must have sleeves and be mid-calf or longer). Spaghetti straps, backless, sleeveless, and sequined dresses are unacceptable concert attire. Black dress pants or skirts (no slits in skirts above knee) and black blouses are acceptable. Black hosiery is required even with black dress pants. Black dress shoes (absolutely no sandals) are also required. No leather clothing.
Males - Black coat and black dress slacks with white dress shirt, black bow tie, black socks and black dress shoes (absolutely no tennis shoes). No leather clothing.
*There will be no exceptions made to the dress code. To avoid embarrassment and the possibility of missing a performance, please conform to this concert attire policy.
