Led by Conductor Kate Labiak, the Symphonette Orchestra serves as a wonderful arena for younger, less-experienced musicians to gain valuable performance experience. The repertoire is varied and serves as an introduction to orchestral technique and style. Students in the Symphonette Orchestra typically advance to the Debut Symphony Orchestra.
Kate Labiak
Symphonette Orchestra Conductor
About the Orchestra
SO 2018-2019 CALENDAR
Symphonette Orchestra sectionals and rehearsals are held Saturdays, 10:15am-12:30pm at Shorecrest High School.
September
9/15 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
9/22 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
9/29 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
October
10/6 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
10/13 SATURDAY
Time TBA: Seating Auditions
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
10/20 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
10/27 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
November
11/3 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
11/10 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
11/17 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
11/24 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
December
12/1 SATURDAY: SHOREWOOD HS
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
12/8 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
12/15 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
12/16 SUNDAY: MEANY HALL
11:00-12:15 Dress Rehearsal
3:00PM Concert
12/22 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
12/29 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
January
1/5 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
1/12 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
1/19 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
1/26 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
February
2/2 SATURDAY
Time TBA: Seating Auditions
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
2/9 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
2/16 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
2/23 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
March
3/2 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
3/9 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
3/16 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
3/23 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
3/24 SUNDAY: MEANY HALL
11:00-12:15 Dress Rehearsal
3:00PM Concert
3/30 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
April
4/6 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
4/13 SATURDAY
NO REHEARSAL
4/20 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
4/27 SATURDAY
Time TBA: Seating Auditions
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
May
5/4 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
5/11 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
5/12 SATURDAY: BENAROYA HALL
8:30-9:30 Dress Rehearsal
3:00PM Concert
Attendance Policy
Each participant will be allowed only two absences during the preparation time for each concert. If a third absence occurs, participation in the upcoming concert is at the discretion of the conductor and will require an audition of your part for the conductor. If a fourth absence occurs or your third absence is the Dress Rehearsal, the conductor will decide whether or not you will be allowed to play in the concert, with or without an audition.
If you are unable to attend a rehearsal or sectional for any reason you must submit an excuse with the reason for your absence and turn it into the orchestra secretary, two weeks prior to your anticipated absence.
For an Illness or Family Emergency
For an illness or family emergency: Notify your Orchestra Secretary before the scheduled rehearsal time, by email or calling your orchestra secretary or by leaving a message at the SYSO office (206.362.2300).
Absence from a Dress Rehearsal
Missing a scheduled dress rehearsal is unacceptable. Even if you have not missed any rehearsals for that concert period, missing a dress rehearsal puts your participation in the upcoming concert at the discretion of the conductor. If you are to miss a dress rehearsal, regardless of the issue, prior notification is required.
Absence from a Concert Performance
Giving less than a months’ notice of your absence from a concert puts your remaining participation in the SYSO program in jeopardy and at the discretion of the conductor and Music Director.
Tardiness
A late arrival to a rehearsal is disruptive. If you are late to rehearsal or sectional it will be counted as a half absence. Being late to rehearsal twice will be counted as one absence.
Concert Dress Code
White top and black bottoms.
White top should be a button-up or blouse style shirt. Sleeves must be to elbows or below. Shirt is tucked in. Black bottoms may either be black dress pants OR knee-length or longer skirt with black tights/hose. Black dress shoes should be worn, open-toed shoes require black socks/tights/hose.
Black neck ties (NOT bow ties) are suggested if appropriate to that shirt. Please keep jewelry and hair adornments unobtrusive. No sweaters. No jeans. No spandex or athletic pants. No short skirts. No sandals. No tennis shoes.
2018-2019 Orchestra Handbook
SYMPHONETTE ORCHESTRA SECRETARY
The orchestra secretary aids the conductor in scheduling and coordinating rehearsal, taking attendance, and answering questions. The orchestra secretary is your primary resource for information.
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