The Brandeis-Wellesley Orchestra

Policies and Requirements

Concert Attire

• Black 3/4-length or longer sleeved dress

• Black blouse with black slacks or skirt (3/4 length min.)

• Black suit or tuxedo with white shirt and bow tie

• Shoes:  black leather dress shoes. No sneakers.

Attendance: 

• Students are expected to attend all rehearsals. 

• Each student is allowed one unexcused absence per semester which cannot occur during the dress rehearsals the week of the concert. 

• ·For any anticipated absence, students must contact the director (by email) at least 10 days prior to the rehearsal (in an emergency, contact as soon as possible) 

• Students who are unable to participate due to illness (but are not confined to bed) should attend class, listening and taking notes from the audience seats 

• More than two unexcused absences (or absences additional to that which results in the student not being adequately prepared) or missing the concert may result in loss of credit  for the term and, at the director's discretion, the member may not be permitted to participate in the performance

Notes on attendance: 

• You should not schedule music lessons, meetings with faculty members, club or other organization meetings, make-up classes or exams, registration, doctor/dental appointments, job interviews, or any personal obligations during rehearsal times. 

• Absences for the following reasons are considered EXCUSED: 

  • Institutional excuses given five days in advance. 

  • Extended illness with doctorʹs verification. 

  • Religious observances (with prior notice) 

  • Death in the immediate family. 

• Unavoidable emergencies will be handled on an individual basis. 

Music

• Members are responsible for care of their music and folder and for its return immediately after the concert. A replacement fee will be charged for loss or damaged music or folders. 

  • Folder: $25

  •  Purchased music: $10 per piece.

  •  Rental Music: rental costs as specified by the publisher. These vary and can be quite costly.