Letter of Agreement

2007-2008 Season

Sioux Empire Youth Orchestras

Please read the following policy statements carefully. Sign and return by the next rehearsal.

1. Attendance.

Faithful attendance and punctuality are expected of all members. Musicians should arrive at least fifteen minutes early to get new music and prepare for the rehearsal. All musicians should be warmed up, seated and ready to tune at the starting time of the rehearsal. All students are required to inform their orchestra conductor as soon as they are aware of anticipated absence. In the event of an unexpected absence, such as an illness, call your respective conductor as soon as possible, but at least two hours before rehearsal. Orchestra members who have more than one unexcused absence in a “concert set” will be allowed to perform only at the discretion of the conductor. Students must bring all their music to every rehearsal. Each student is assigned a music folder at the first rehearsal and is responsible for that folder and the music issued. If you must be absent, make arrangements to have your music at rehearsal if needed. Players must use only soft lead pencil to mark music; no ink or colored pencil may be used. Bowings, fingerings and other markings should be erased before returning the music. You will be expected to pay for replacement of music if it is lost. It is important for students to prepare their parts outside of rehearsal.

2. Code of Conduct

SEYO musicians are ambassadors for the organization and the behavior of each musician reflects upon the entire group. Each student is expected to use good manners, display common courtesy, and show consideration for others. Students are expected to contribute to an atmosphere of devoted work and serious performance by investing their talents each week to make music with their friends. A successful SEYO experience requires a cohesive group in which individuals accept and follow the same standards of behavior. If you are unable to play your instrument, you are still expected to attend and take notes about the musical directions being given. Students engaging in disruptive or illegal behavior may be dismissed from the group at the conductor’s discretion.

3. Tuition

SEYO tuition provides for instruction, all sheet music and materials, rehearsal and concert locations. Our organization has made a year-long commitment to the development of each musician. Therefore, even if a student discontinues participation in his/her ensemble, unpaid tuition will still be due. If a student moves to a more advanced ensemble, the increased tuition must be paid. Payment of the full season’s tuition at the first rehearsal is requested. Tuition may also be paid in two halves due at the first rehearsal for each semester. If you need an extended payment schedule, provide the request on this agreement and terms will be arranged. If tuition is not paid or arrangements not made for payment, the student will not be allowed to perform at the concert.

4. Pictures

I give permission for the use of my child’s photo to be used for promotional purposes by SEYO.

5. Ownership Right

SEYO owns all rights to audio and video recordings.

I, _____________________________________ have read the above statements and accept them as a condition of membership of the Sioux Empire Youth Orchestras. I realize that if I fail to follow any of the above policies, I may be dismissed from SEYO.

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Student Signature Parent / Guardian Signature

_____Check here if you need tuition assistance or a payment plan. It is understood that if you receive assistance you will volunteer time to assist the Board with SEYO activities.