Before
What time do you need to be at the High School?
6:20
Where should you look while you are seated on stage?
The conductor
How is the High School stage different than the Middle School stage?
Bigger
Where should you sit when you are not playing?
In your assigned section.
Can I bring food?
No. Water only.
What color should your dress shirt, pants, socks, and shoes be?
Black
How should you act on stage?
Focused, calm, confident.
How fast do you move to your seats?
Careful, medium walking
When should you clap?
Between songs, after the conductor puts their hands down.
Can my sister come in the choir room before the concert?
No. Audience should stay in the auditorium.
What room should you report to when you arrive at the High School?
Band Room
Where should you look while someone is speaking at the microphone?
The speaker.
What should you do if you can't see the conductor from where you're seated?
Move your chair or music stand.
If the other orchestra sounds awesome, is it ok to cheer or shout during their performance?
No. Mild cheering is ok during applause but not during songs. Never scream or yell random things.
What should you say if someone compliments you after the concert?
Smile and say thank you. Don't talk about mistakes unless they ask.
Why must you arrive so early?
Tuning
What should you do after someone is done speaking?
Stomp your feet
Who steps out from the side stage to double check the tuning?
Concertmaster (1st Chair Violin)
Can I bring my phone to make videos of the other orchestra?
No. No student phones at all.
How do you show the audience you are having fun on stage?
Smile
Where will the 7th/8th Grade go after tuning up?
Reserved seats in the audience.
If your mom waves at you while you are on stage, what should you do?
Smile but don't wave back.
What should you do if someone around you is sitting in the wrong spot?
First make sure you are not the one who is wrong. Then very gently tap and whisper to them.
Can my grandma make a video of my performance?
Yes.
What should you do if you make a mistake?
Keep going! If you don't react, people probably won't notice.