Perfect attendance is essential for the success of all ensembles in order to perform a complete and worthwhile rehearsal. Absence is permitted only in cases of illness, emergency, or special curcumstances pre-arranged with your conductor. More than two absences per concert set will result in dismissal from the concert. Absences must be phoned into the SJYS office or submitted via the online form no later than 24 hours prior to the start of the rehearsal. If no one is in the office to take your call, please leave a voice-mail message stating the reason for your absence.

A Rehearsal Conflict Form was distributed at the beginning of the season. Each musician must complete and return this form which will then be reviewed by the conductor. Any new conflicts should be updated at the beginning of the 2nd and 3rd sets.

Musicians who miss a dress rehearsal may be disallowed from participating in that set's concert. This decision will be at the Music Director's discretion.

A musician's failure to attend a concert will result in the musician's covering the expense of hiring a replacement and possible dismissal from the orchestra or ensemble. The expense for a replacement can range from $50.00 to $500.00 depending on the instrument and various other considerations.

Continued absences will result in any number of the following actions: a letter of warning, loss of principal status, re-seating, and dismissal from the orchestra or ensemble. Musicians may be liable for the cost of hiring a replacement for a concert should a dismissal occur.

Attending rehearsal late is extremely disruptive. Members who arrive late will not be permitted to participate in the first half of rehearsal.

Please note that late arrival to rehearsals twice during the set will count as one absence.

Parent/guardians are encouraged to contact the SJYS office with any questions or concerns regarding their student's absences.

For rehearsal absence form click here.