Attendance Policy
Attendance at rehearsals is of vital importance to the quality of the Jazz, Choral, Orchestra and Chamber Music Programs. However, an attendance policy that has no flexibility is impractical. Consequently, unless by special arrangement with the Conductor of the Ensemble AND Dr. Dennis, the following has been MYA’s Attendance Policy since autumn of 1998: (Updated to reflect additional concert in October of the 2006-2007 Season)
Students accepted into the Orchestra, Jazz or Choral Programs are expected to attend all rehearsals, but are allowed two absences for the October concert, one absence for the December Concert, and two absences each for the February and the April/May concerts. Note that there are a number of extra rehearsals scheduled during the year that can be used as make-ups for regular rehearsals, so this policy is extremely flexible. Attendance at dress rehearsals is mandatory. (Check the calendar at the beginning of the school year and discuss conflicts with your school conductor-NOT two weeks before the concert.) All students must submit an Absence Form as early in the semester as possible. Students are responsible for finding out what was covered in the rehearsal and for practicing that material before the next rehearsal.
Attendance is taken at all rehearsals by the conductor or with sign-in sheets posted in the rehearsal hall.
Note: Exceptions to the Attendance Policy are only made after a written request has been approved by the ensemble conductor, attendance committee and Director.
