Consent Agreement
- Permission for the use of members’ photos and video clips for newsletters, websites, or other purposes taken during Toronto Sohrae Youth Orchestra programming including classes, rehearsals, and performances. We do not sell or share students’ personal information with any third party not listed here.
- Authorization for Toronto Sohrae Youth Orchestra to provide necessary first aid, as available, in case of emergency. Every effort will be made to contact a parent or guardian if medical attention is required.
- Agreement to release the Toronto Sohrae Youth Orchestra staff and volunteers from any liability.
Communication
Every month, we send emails to all members and their parents to keep them up-to-date on Toronto Sohrae Youth Orchestra programming and activities. It is crucial to read these emails, as they are our primary means of communication between rehearsals.
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Attendance Policy
- All members are expected to attend every scheduled orchestra rehearsal, sectional, and performance.
- If you know you will be missing a rehearsal or performance (i.e. school trip), or if you are suddenly ill, please let the orchestra director know ahead of time by email. If you know you will be arriving late or leaving early, you also need to notify the orchestra director by email. You can find the full season schedule here.
- We will communicate any last-minute changes, updates, or cancellations by email.
- If you miss too many rehearsals, we may need to: reassign your parts, change your seating, withhold volunteer hours, and/or suggest that you not participate in the final concert.
Rehearsals: Be Prepared
Please make sure to bring the following items to every rehearsal:
- Your instrument and any necessary accessories
- A music stand
- Your black 3-ring music binder and all the assigned sheet music
- Pencil
Arrive at least 10 minutes before the scheduled rehearsal time in order to assemble your instrument and tune. Each member is responsible for the care of their own instrument(s) at all times – before, during and after rehearsals and concerts. When not in use, please place your instrument in a secure location to prevent it from being accidentally bumped, dropped, knocked over, or stepped on. The Toronto Sohrae Youth Orchestra is not liable for any damage to musical instruments.