| ATTENDANCEMembers are expected to attend all rehearsals. The Civic Orchestra can be a successful musical ensemble only if people attend rehearsals. An attendance sheet will be kept in the music box for members to indicate when they will be absent from rehearsals, and careful attendance will be taken at all rehearsals and concerts. Strings, if you must miss a rehearsal or a concert you are expected to call one of the principals and inform them of your absence. |
SUBSTITUTES Wind, brass, and percussion players are responsible for arranging
for substitutes for any rehearsals or concerts they will miss, with advance notice to the Music Director.
If a member plans not to play a specific concert, the substitute should play all rehearsals.
The Orchestra manager will maintain a list of possible substitutes for each section.
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| PUNCTUALITY Rehearsal starts at 7:00, and members should make every effort to be present, and ready to play by that time. Call time for each concert will be announced at the dress rehearsal or the last regular rehearal prior to the concert. |
REHEARSALS Rehearsals are held on Tuesday evenings, 7-9:30 PM at Normandale Lutheran Church in Edina. Additionally, there are usually dress rehearsals the Saturday morning (10 AM-12:30 PM) preceeding each concert. A definite schedule of rehearsals and performances for the year will be published at the beginning of the season. Emergency variations will be announced as far in advance as possible. |
| MUSIC All music must be at every rehearsal and concert. If a member needs to be absent from either, the section leader must be notified. Music must be left on to stage or in the music box after the final performance of a program. Marks on music are to be made carefully in soft pencil. Lost parts will be paid for by the assignee. |
BOWINGS The section leaders in consultation with one another and with the Music Director will arrive at correct and usable bowings. It is important for players to take note of bowings from section leaders and mark their parts. Inside players are responsible for marking the music. If a predetermined bowing does not produce the desired result, it may change. |
| DUES Orchestra membership dues of $120 are to be paid by October 1. If you need to make alternative arrangements, please discuss with the orchestra manager or board president. It is of great assistance to the orchestra's cash flow if season dues are paid in full at the beginning of the season. |
SEATING Rotation will take place in all string sectopms. It is the responsibility of the section leaders to work out new seatings for each program.Music director: The music Director will be available for discussion about musical and personnel matters before and after rehearsals or by special arrangement. |
| AUDITIONSSection leaders should work with the Music Director and Orchestra Manager to arrange auditions as needed. |
CONCERT DRESS Men are to wear tuxedo or black suit, white shirt, black bow tie and black footwear. Women are to wear basic black, with long, skirt/pants and long sleeves. This policy is in the belief that it is important for the orchestra to show respect for the music they are playing, as well as the to the audience. |
| MEMBER LIST List of Orchestra members. This is a password protected list. |
The Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis
has drawn players from all walks of life and brings music to people of all ages and interests. As it has from its founding, the Civic continues to provide quality orchestra concerts to the public free of charge. The orchestra offers talented amateur and professional musicians the opportunity of performing the outstanding orchestral repertoire of the past and the present.We invite your interest in playing with the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis. If you play a string instrument, you are welcome to come to a few rehearsals. We would then ask you to audition. If you play a wind instrument, please contact us for information. Members of the Civic Orchestra of Minneapolis support the organization through yearly membership dues ($120).