Student Handbook
Attendance
You must call your registrar if you will be absent or late for any reason.
Attendance at all rehearsals, concerts, and retreats is required to maintain your CYSO membership. You must be in your seat and ready to play at the time listed in the schedule. Excuses for rehearsal attendance are given only for illness, religious holidays, or required participation in school music performances. Excuses for dress rehearsals are given only by the conductor and there are no excuses for concert attendance other than an illness or an emergency. An unexcused absence from a dress rehearsal or concert or more than three unexcused absences from rehearsals are grounds for dismissal from CYSO. If you do not call your registrar when you are absent, that will be considered an unexcused absence.
Attendance at all rehearsals, concerts, and retreats is required to maintain your CYSO membership. You must be in your seat and ready to play at the time listed in the schedule. Excuses for rehearsal attendance are given only for illness, religious holidays, or required participation in school music performances. Excuses for dress rehearsals are given only by the conductor and there are no excuses for concert attendance other than an illness or an emergency. An unexcused absence from a dress rehearsal or concert or more than three unexcused absences from rehearsals are grounds for dismissal from CYSO. If you do not call your registrar when you are absent, that will be considered an unexcused absence.
Rehearsals 2022-2023
Youth Symphony (Starts September 19th ) Monday 7:00 p.m. – 9:30 p.m. Edmonds/Woodway High School, Edmonds
Junior Symphony (Starts September 19th) Monday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Edmonds/Woodway High School, Edmonds
Premiere Orchestra (Starts September 20th) Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. College Place Middle School, Lynnwood
Sinfonette Orchestra (Starts September 20th) Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. College Place Middle School, Lynnwood
Overture Strings (Starts October 4th) Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm College Place Middle School, Lynnwood
Junior Symphony (Starts September 19th) Monday 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Edmonds/Woodway High School, Edmonds
Premiere Orchestra (Starts September 20th) Tuesdays 6:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. College Place Middle School, Lynnwood
Sinfonette Orchestra (Starts September 20th) Tuesdays 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. College Place Middle School, Lynnwood
Overture Strings (Starts October 4th) Tuesdays 6:30 – 7:30 pm College Place Middle School, Lynnwood
Schedule Changes
Times, dates, and locations listed on the schedule are always subject to change. We will make every effort to notify students of any changes at rehearsals and to record such changes on our office phone message, (206) 417-5677, post them on our facebook page and send out an e-mail alert. Students absent from rehearsals are responsible for obtaining the notices of any change in the schedule.
Covid Policy
Vaccinations are recommended for those who are 12 or older during the Fall Concert season.
All students will be strongly recommended to wear a mask at rehearsals
For wind and brass students:
Vaccinations are recommended for those who are 12 or older during the Fall Concert season.
All students will be strongly recommended to wear a mask at rehearsals
For wind and brass students:
- Bell covers with appropriate material MERV 13 or 3-layer medical face mask or similar material – are required for brass and woodwind instruments when indoors (it is not required to provide masks with slits) You must provide your own covering for your instrument.
- Woodwinds and brass performers may remove their face coverings/masks when performing on their instrument and must replace their face covering/mask during non-performance time.
- Face coverings/masks with slits are recommended but not required; failing this the students could wear their own face masks (pull down to play - immediately pull up during rests).
Snow Day Policy
If the Edmonds School District is closed because of inclement weather, rehearsal is cancelled. You may call the office at (206) 417-5677, check our facebook page or website. An e-mail notice will also be sent out.
Mid-Winter and Spring Break
When rehearsals are scheduled during your school’s vacation time, you are required to be at rehearsal if you are in town. If you will be out of town for the vacation, you must notify your registrar in advance.
Concert Dress(Not required at dress rehearsals)
Youth Symphony Females Black blouse – ¾ sleeve or longer Black skirt or slacks – ankle length Black shoes and black knee highs Males Black suit or tux, white shirt, black bow tie Black shoes and black socks Junior, Premiere, Sinfonette, Prep Strings Females White button down blouse – ¾ length sleeve or longer Black skirt or slacks – ankle length Black shoes and black knee highs Males Black dress slacks, white shirt, black bow tie Black shoes and black socks |
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Tuition 2022-2023 SeasonYouth - $895
Junior - $645 Premiere - $590 Sinfonette - $580 Overture Strings - $370 |
Tuition PaymentsTuition is due on those dates indicated on the Tuition Agreement. You may send the payment to rehearsal with your child who should give it to the registrar. Please, never give your tuition checks to a conductor or a coach. We cannot be responsible for checks given to the wrong person. Checks may also be sent to CYSO, P.O. Box 77159 Seattle, WA 98177
Tuition Assistance
Limited financial aid is available on the basis of need. CYSO takes pride in having never turned away an Orchestra Member due to lack of financial resources. Families requesting financial aid must complete an application. |