Class Rules and Procedures

Orchestra Procedures

before rehearsal…

1.    Place materials for other classes & personal items under your seat.

2.    Bring your instrument & bow, pencil and binder to your seat.

3.    Cases stay in the locker

4.    After the starting bell, you have two minutes to be seated and prepared.

during rehearsal…

5.    Ask permission to address the class or to leave your seat: Raise your hand!

6.    Start and stop playing when directed.

7.    Keep the rehearsal on your mind: Keep questions / comments short, relevant, and on topic.

after rehearsal…

8.    You have 2 minutes to pack up and handle personal business.

9.    Students will return to their seats, clean their area and straighten chair, then will be dismissed by section when the room is clear.  After 1 week of no incident, you may move about the room instead.

10.              Your instrument and binder go home every day.

at all times…

11.              Non-orchestra members are not allowed in our room.

12.              Your locker is for orchestra materials only.