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Welcome to membership in the Central Illinois
Youth Symphony Organization.
To meet these objectives, you active participation is imperative.
You have undergone an extensive audition and have proven your potential
as a musician. It is now time to use this potential in developing our
organization. In turn, you will gain the experience that will help your
own community's music program. As long as you work toward this goal and
are a member of your school music organization, you will realize the fine
musical experience our group has to offer.
Membership in the organization is decided through an audition process and is open to all serious music students in central Illinois. Students through grade 12 are eligible for membership in the Youth Symphony, Concert Orchestra, and Prep Orchestra. They must be members of their own school instrumental organization and/or have the permission of their local music director to participate in the Central Illinois Youth Symphony Organization.
Attendance is required at all rehearsals. If an absence occurs, the absentee must provide a written excuse giving the member's name, date of absence, and reason for the absence. This information is to be provided to the manager before the date of the rehearsal. If, because of sudden illness, this is impossible, the absentee should phone the manager by 2:00 PM on the rehearsal day. He/she should then mail the written excuse to the manager or hand it to the manager at the next rehearsal. The 2005-2006 concert season will be divided into two sessions. Allowable absences in PREP will be determined by the PREP director. Maximum allowable absences for the Youth Symphony and Concert Orchestra are as follows:
Session I - (August - November) Percussion Ensemble - Two Abscences Session II - (January - April) Percussion Ensemble - Two Abscences Two late arrivals or early departures from a rehearsal will be counted as an absence. In order for our orchestras to excel, your regular participation is critical. Any absence beyond the given number of allowable absences will result in dismissal. Dismissed students may be readmitted at the discretion of the Director. These students may be asked to reaudition and if reinstated, they may be seated at a different level than originally held. When using absences, be sure to consider that these three allowable absences are meant to include family emergencies, illness, school functions or any other occurrence. Allowable absence will NOT carry over from one session to another. If a director or manager cancels rehearsal because of severe weather or any other reason, that canceled rehearsal will not be counted as an absence. Attendance at all dress rehearsals is mandatory. An absence from a concert will result in automatic dismissal from the organization.
Audition and tuition fees are nonrefundable, regardless of circumstance.
Music is the responsibility of the member. While music is in the possession of the member, the member is responsible for the cost of the music in case of loss or destruction. ALL MUSIC MUST BE RETURNED FOR THE NEXT REHEARSAL. In CICO or CIYS, a player who fails to bring music to any rehearsal or concert may be subject to disciplinary action. If a player is suddenly taken sick one hour before the rehearsal or concert, he/she must still find some means to get the music there. This may be very inconvenient to a player or his/her family, but it is nothing compared to the inconvenience to the entire orchestra trying to rehearse without adequate parts. Therefore, there can be no exceptions to this rule. Have a pencil with an eraser at all rehearsals.
All students are required to bring music stands to rehearsals.
Seating at the beginning of the fall session is determined by audition. Seating will be at the discretion of the conductor and is subject to change due to the following circumstances:
Students are expected to observe the same code of conduct as they do in their schools.
Brass or percussion players who are not required in every piece may be excused early. This will not invariably be the case; however, these players must understand that they are on call for the entire duration of the rehearsal unless dismissed early. Rehearsals will normally be two hours in length. See your season calendar for times for all groups, Plan to arrive at rehearsals early enough to be in your seat with music and instrument, ready to begin on time. Sectional rehearsals will be during and or before regular rehearsal hours.
Certain outstanding Youth Symphony members will be eligible to perform as soloists with the Central Illinois Youth Symphony in public performance. Interested players should inform the manager in the fall, as special auditions will be scheduled.
Two to five concerts will be scheduled. Youth Symphony and Ensembles - Concert dress is a black suit or tuxedo for the men, with a white shirt, black bow tie, and black shoes and socks. For the women, a long, solid black skirt or full solid black dress pants and a long-sleeved black blouse, or long black dress with long sleeves, black shoes, and no white stockings. Concert Orchestra - Concert dress is black dress pants for the men, with a long sleeve white shirt, long dark tie, and black shoes and socks. For the women, a long, solid black skirt or full black dress pants, a long-sleeved white blouse, black shoes, and no white stockings. PREP Orchestra - Concert dress is plain dark pants and white shirt for the men. For the women, knee length or longer plain dark skirts (or full pants for the cellos) and white blouse.
The Central Illinois Youth Symphony Organization and its policies are governed by a Board of Directors consisting of interested musicians, educators, and civic leaders. These men and women conceived the organization over thirty years ago and have worked countless hours to ensure its success. Each year they manage to raise thousands of dollars to carry on the work of the Central Illinois Youth Symphony Organization. As the orchestras grow and prosper, each successive season requires a larger and larger budget. Organization members - the primary beneficiaries of all this effort - may need to participate in the fund raising campaign themselves as a group, in some manner to be determined by the Board of Directors. If any problems arise that pertain to any of the Central Illinois Youth Symphony Organization member groups, please feel free to discuss the situation with the manager or conductors.
Revised August 2006
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