2008-09 Rehearsal & Concert Schedule
Symphony
Concert dates
November 16 (Sunday) – Symphony – 4pm – Stewart
November 23 (Sunday) – Chamber Orchestra & Symphony – 4pm – Stewart
March 29 (Sunday) - Symphony - 4pm Garner Historic Auditorium
April 19 (Sunday) – Symphony – 4pm – Stewart
(Possible addition – Garner concert, date TBA)
Rehearsals
Monday evenings
September 8 – November 15
* November 15 (Saturday) – Symphony – 10am – Stewart
January 12 – April 13 (no rehearsals Jan 19 and March 2)
Chamber Orchestra
Concert dates
October 5 (Sunday) – Chamber Orchestra, 4pm – Ballroom
November 23 (Sunday) – Chamber Orchestra (& Symphony) – 4pm – Stewart
February 25 (Wednesday) – Chamber Orchestra – 8pm Stewart
April 26 (Sunday) – Chamber Orchestra – 4pm – Stewart
Rehearsals
Wednesday evenings
August 27 – October 1
October 15 – November 19
January 14 – February 25
March 11 – April 22
POLICIES
ATTENDANCE:
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You are expected to attend, on time (early), every rehearsal and performance, staying for the entire rehearsal.
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If you need to be absent, you are expected to notify the conductor before the absence, no later than 6 pm.
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Three absences will result in a conference with the conductor about continuing in the group.
Because the orchestra meets only once a week, attendance at all rehearsals is expected. Your responsibility is to contribute to the growth of the ensemble as well as to the mastery of your individual part.
NOTIFICATION POLICY: If you are going to be absent or late for any reason, you should notify me before 6 pm, either by phone or e-mail and leave a message explaining the situation. Call 515-8279 or email rfoy@ncsu.edu to leave the message. If you know of an upcoming absence, please email rather than tell me in person at rehearsal.
LISTENING: Sound files of the repertoire will be available on this website. Access will require a username and password, announced at rehearsal. All players are strongly encouraged to listen to the repertoire through the website or recordings.
ARRIVAL/ WARM-UP: Players should be in place at least 5 minutes early (7:10) for warm-up. Arrival after tuning has begun will be considered late.
CONCERT DRESS: Required of all players.
Women: Black dress or pants, black dress shoes, minimal jewelry.
Men: Tux, dress shirt: either black (with or without black tie) or white shirt (with black tie), black dress shoes.
SHEET MUSIC POLICY:
Folders and parts are signed out to each player at the beginning of the semester and are due back at the concert. Late music will be assessed a fee of $5; lost music will be charged $25 per part.
PLAYER CONTRIBUTIONS
Raleigh Civic Symphony Association strongly encourages all non-student players to assist the organization with a tax-deductible contribution. Contributions will aid in the purchase/rental of music, publicity, and marketing of our programs. Granting agencies like United Arts and the City of Raleigh Arts Commission look favorably on member contributions as a sign of a vital organization. Player contributions have ranged from $25 to over $200; but any amount is appreciated. Tax-deductible contributions may be sent to:
Raleigh Civic Symphony Association
Mary Sherk, Executive Director
Box 7311
Price Music Center
Raleigh, NC 27695
Or you may give your check, in an envelope please, to Randy Foy at rehearsal.
ADVERSE WEATHER CANCELLATION:
In case adverse weather, rehearsal cancellations may be necessary, sometimes at the last minute. Decisions will be made by 3:00 pm at the latest. Notification will be these ways:
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Email – please check your email first if the weather looks bad.
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Office phone – an announcement will be left on my office phone greeting: 515-8279
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Website (?) – we’re working on the capability to post notices quickly
Also: If NC State has announced “Classes Cancelled” or “Adverse Weather Policy in effect” for Monday evening, then rehearsal is automatically cancelled. You can check the university web site: www.ncsu.edu for this notice.
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