Please refrain from talking during the performance.
While you may only be whispering it does create a distraction for those around you.
This also includes whispering to or disciplining your other children
Please turn off/silence all cell phones, electronic devices, and watch alarms.
These can be very distracting to the performers and others in the audience
Do not wave to your child/friend during the performance.
This creates a distraction for the performer and others in the audience
Refrain from using photography during the performance.
Flash photography is a distraction and creates a dangerous atmosphere for the performers
Any recording of IHSSA events must be approved in writing by the IHSSA State Office prior to performance!
Applaud at the end of the performance.
Do not leave as soon as your child’s portion of the performance is over.
All of the students deserve a full audience for their performances.
Remember that the next time, your child’s performance might be scheduled last.
In the contest/festival environment it is appropriate to leave once the door has been opened.
Do not leave while the performance is in progress.
Arrive at the performance with a positive attitude.
Your child is sensitive to your attitude towards their performance. Their performance may very well reflect your attitude.