Performance Etiquette

Arrive at the performance venue on time!  Call time is almost always 30 minutes prior to the scheduled concert start time.

Prior to each concert, warm-up time is provided to allow musicians to adjust to the concert environment and be at ease before playing.

Please be on stage and in position at the planned warm-up time.

Once your instrument is tuned and the concert begins, "quiet on stage" is to be maintained.

Absolutely no talking is allowed during the performance of your group or any other group.

Members are expected to maintain a calm and mature behavior.

Please remember that each musician is a representative of the entire orchestra, and inappropriate behavior for the occasion will not be tolerated.

After each piece, the conductor will bow to accept the applause from the audience on behalf of the orchestra.

At times, the conductor will recognize individual musicians or sections based upon solo performances.  

In addition, the conductor will determine when it is appropriate for the entire orchestra to stand and accept the applause.  When this occurs, each member should watch the orchestra director and stand when motioned to do so.