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 2019-2020 CALENDAR
Symphonette Orchestra sectionals and rehearsals are held Saturdays, 10:15am-12:30pm at Shorecrest High School.
September
9/14 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
9/21 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
9/28 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
October
10/5 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
10/12 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
10/19 SATURDAY
Time TBA: Seating Auditions
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
10/26 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
November
11/2 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
11/9 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
11/16 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
11/23 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
11/30 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
December
12/7 SATURDAY – SHOREWOOD HIGH SCHOOL
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
12/14 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
12/15 SUNDAY: MEANY HALL
11:00-12:15 Dress Rehearsal
3:00PM Concert
12/21 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
12/28 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
January
1/4 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
1/11 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
1/18 SATURDAY
10:15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
1/25 SATURDAY
Time TBA: Seating Auditions
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
February
2/1 SATURDAY
10-15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
2/8 SATURDAY
10-15-11:15 Sectionals for ALL instruments
11:30-12:30 FULL Orchestra
2/15 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
2/22 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
2/29 SATURDAY
10:15-12:30 FULL Orchestra
March
3/7 SATURDAY
Canceled
3/14 SATURDAY
Canceled
3/21 SATURDAY: NO REHEARSAL
3/22 SUNDAY: MEANY HALL
Canceled
3/28 SATURDAY
Canceled
April
4/4 SATURDAY
Canceled
4/11 SATURDAY
Canceled
4/18 SATURDAY
Canceled
4/25 SATURDAY
Canceled
May
5/2 SATURDAY
Canceled
5/9 SATURDAY
Canceled
5/10 SUNDAY
Canceled
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
Males: Black dress slacks, black dress shoes, black socks, long sleeve white dress shirt, plain black tie (no bow ties). Tennis shoes and jeans (or jean-like trousers) are not acceptable.
Females: Skirt: Long black skirt (miniskirts are not acceptable). If wearing a skirt, dark or black hose is required. Dress Pants: Nice black dress pants are acceptable, jean-like pants are not acceptable. Blouse: Neatly pressed white, 3/4 to long sleeved blouse (tucked in); no sweaters. Shoes: Black dress shoes, no sandals, or tennis shoes. If wearing an open toed shoe, black hose are REQUIRED. Jewelry: Please make all jewelry selections and hair adornments unobtrusive.
2019-2020 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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