The New York Youth Symphony values professional responsibility and musical excellence. Absences of any kind are detrimental to the band’s progress and to each member’s personal development. It is the organization’s policy, therefore, to apply these guidelines fairly but strictly in order to maintain the musical integrity of the band.

While some absences may be unavoidable, they are acceptable only in the rarest of cases. The attendance policy allows for such absences, but it is expected that each player should avoid all but the most serious kind. Each musician is strongly urged not to miss any rehearsal.

Absences/Lateness

Rehearsals Rehearsal Time:  Rehearsals start promptly at the time indicated on the schedule. Musicians must be warmed up and in place fifteen minutes prior to the start of the rehearsal. Rehearsal Absence:  More than three absences within a single concert period results in dismissal. More than eight absences throughout the season results in dismissal. Absence from any mandatory rehearsal results in dismissal. Rehearsal Late Arrival:  Arriving late from the time of tuning through 30 minutes constitutes a ¼ absence. Lateness by more than 45 minutes constitutes a ½ absence. Timing and lateness are determined by the Program Manager. Rehearsal Early Departure:  Leaving early by 30 minutes or less from a rehearsal at which a musician is scheduled constitutes a ¼ absence. Leaving early by more than 45 minutes constitutes a ½ absence. Timing is determined by the Program Manager.

Concerts

Run-Out Performance Absence  Absence from a run-out performance results in dismissal. Formal Performance Absence  Absence from a formal performance results in dismissal. Back to top

Standard Absence Notification

Musicians will be expected to notify the Manager and Director at least three days in advance and to provide a qualified substitute for each rehearsal missed.

Possible Exceptions

Infractions of the Attendance Policy affect the performance and morale of the entire band. Players are strongly urged, therefore, against unnecessary absence or tardiness. Even if an unavoidable conflict arises, exceptions will not be granted to students with an unfavorable pattern of absence. Exceptions which are possible, but not guaranteed, are as follows: Religious Holidays Religious Holidays must be cleared with the Jazz Band Classic Manager no later than October 2, 2011. Note: Religious celebrations such as confirmations or bar/bat mitzvahs are not considered possible exceptions. Family Death A parent, sibling, grandparent, or legal guardian only. Illness Only in the event of quarantine on medical orders or hospitalization. A doctor's note is required Severe Weather Notification will be given from the office.

Concert Dress

Women: Solid black top (three-quarter sleeves or more, non-sequined), long black skirt, long black dress, or black dress slacks (cellists and harpists only), black stockings and black closed-toe shoes. No bare legs or ankles. No short-sleeved or sleeveless tops. No flashy or dangling jewelry. Men: Solid black jacket and black dress pants. Black, plain-collared, plaquet-front dress shirt. Solid black dress shoes and black socks. No light-colored socks. No tuxedo jackets. No ties. Dress code infractions will be monitored, and offenders will not be permitted to perform until such infractions are corrected.

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