REHEARSAL TIMES
Strings Orchestra
Conducted by James Palethorpe
Venue: Beecroft Presbyterian Church, Church Hall, Mary St Beecroft NSW 2119
Arrive and Tune: 3:45pm
Rehearsal: 4:00pm - 5:00pm
Strings Sinfonia
Conducted by James Palethorpe
Venue: Beecroft Presbyterian Church, Church Hall, Mary St Beecroft NSW 2119
Arrive and Tune: 3:45pm as for the String orchestra
Sinfonia Rehearsal: 5:00pm—5:45pm
Symphony Orchestra
Conducted by David Griffin
Venue: Beecroft Presbyterian Church, Church Hall, 6 Welham Street, Beecroft NSW 2119
Arrive and Tune: 4:45pm
Rehearsal: 5pm—7:00pm
Wind Ensemble
Conducted by Tim Ferrier
Venue: Beecroft Primary School, School Hall, 90-98 Beecroft Road, Beecroft NSW 2119
Arrive and Tune: 5:45pm
Rehearsal: 6:00pm—7:30pm
Music and equipment
Players will assist in setting up and clearing equipment and stands at all rehearsals and performances.
String Orchestra players and Symphony players may need to bring their music stands to rehearsals. Please put your name/phone number on all instrument cases, stands and music folders etc.
Please keep your music in a black or navy blue A4 document display folder and bring it each week. All music, including photocopies, is to be returned to the NSYO library when requested.
Practice
It is the responsibility of each ensemble player to practise at home in preparation for rehearsals and performances. Practice music will be supplied.
Attendance
The success of rehearsals and performances depends on the contribution of all players, so please be conscientious about your attendance. If for any reason you are unable to attend a rehearsal or performance you must inform your orchestra manager in advance and as early as possible via the contact details on page 4 To make our orchestras be the best they can be, please ensure you consider your attendance as a priority. You are a member of the team.
Punctuality
Musicians are expected to arrive 15 minutes early to help set up, tune and be seated ready to start rehearsal promptly at the scheduled time. Extra rehearsals (other than those indicated) may be arranged from time to time. As much notice as possible will be given and normal absence conditions will be applied in all cases.