Rehearsals
Unless otherwise noted, regular rehearsals take place on Saturday afternoon at Victoria Hall, located at 4626 Sherbrooke St. West.
Rehearsals begin promptly at 1:00 p.m. and end at 3:00. Players need to arrive at least 10 minutes ahead of rehearsal time in order to be warmed-up, tuned, and fully prepared to rehearse at 1:00 sharp. There is a 10-minute mid-rehearsal break.
Musicians will be advised by email of revisions to the rehearsal schedule or location. Each musician should ensure that his or her current email address is on file with the Orchestra Manager.
Practice
Musicians will be provided with a rehearsal schedule at the beginning of the session describing which music will be rehearsed at each rehearsal. Dolce Musica musicians should arrive at rehearsal with those passages prepared.
Attendance
All orchestra members should attend every rehearsal, concert, and workshop. Full participation by its musicians is critical to any orchestra’s growth and musical success. At the beginning of the school year, please review your schedules and work to resolve any conflicts early—with teachers, coaches, band and choir directors, etc.
Concert Participation Is Mandatory
Absence from rehearsal may be excused for a performance with another musical ensemble, a conflict with music competitions, exams, festivals, etc, or a serious illness. In order for an absence to be excused, a parent of the musician must notify the Conductor prior to the absence. This may be done by email or by telephone. Contact information can be found at the bottom of this page.
Requests for special consideration may be made directly to the Conductor.
Music
The printed music provided must be kept in a standard black, three-ringed binder (D-rings are preferable), clean and in good condition.
Musicians must bring pencil, eraser, and music to every rehearsal and concert.
Concert Attire
All Dolce Musica musicians will wear black concert dress, as indicated below.
| Ladies |
Gentlemen |
All Musicians |
Black top
Black skirt below the knee
Black dress shoes
Black tights or nylons
Optional: black dress pants, full length, or a black dress, below the knee, with sleeves below elbow. |
Black long-sleeved shirt
Black dress pants
Black dress shoes, and black socks. |
No jeans
No running shoes or sandals
No t-shirts
No pants less than full-length
No colours other than black
No straps or short sleeves
No sleeveless tops |
Conduct
Whenever they congregate in the name of the WYO, the members of Dolce Musica are its reflection. Musicians are expected to act with class and composure en route to and departing rehearsals, concerts, workshops, and any social functions associated with the orchestra. All members are expected to contribute to an atmosphere of mutual respect, kindness, and support.
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