NON-STUDENT REHEARSAL ATTENDANCE

Rehearsals are open to parents and visitors, unless specifically announced by the Conductor or Administrative Staff.  The Conductor does not tolerate disruptive behavior during rehearsal.  Disruptive behavior, such as talking or continued noise, is cause for the dismissal of the disruptive individual(s) from the rehearsal.  Please, no verbal or physical contact with the student during a rehearsal unless necessary.

TRANSPORTATION AND PARKING

Transportation is the responsibility of the student and his/her family.  Please arrange for the timely arrival of students and for prompt pick up at rehearsals’ end.  For possible car-pooling opportunities, direct inquiries to the administrative staff.  All PYS students and families have been assigned parking in the furthest northeastern lower parking lot, across the street from the Marcia P. Hoffman Performing Arts Institute.

REHEARSAL FACILITIES AND POLICIES

Rehearsals are held on Sunday afternoons/early evenings at the Marcia P. Hoffman Education Institute at Ruth Eckerd Hall, located on 1111 McMullen Booth Road in Clearwater.  Beginning Strings and String Consort classes are offered at alternative sites with locations TBA once enrollment is determined. String classes offered at alternative sites are determined by the number of interested students who register.  PYS reserves the right to cancel classes serving less than 6 students.  Any changes in class location or time will be announced to the students by email, flyers, and on the website.

Leaving Rehearsal Site: Students may not leave the rehearsal site during rehearsal or go to the parking lot without specific permission and/or the PYS security checkout volunteer parent.  If it is necessary for a student to leave the facility, the student first must notify the room parent or Administrative Staff.

Room Set-Up/Take-Down: Although your rehearsal room may be set up for you, it is the responsibility of each student to assist with set up and break down of rehearsal areas.  Student responsibility includes remaining in the rehearsal area until the room is back in its original condition.  Before percussion students leave the facility, all percussion equipment must be stored properly.

Refreshments other than bottled water are prohibited in rehearsal rooms; this policy includes staff, parents, students, and visitors.  All rehearsal facilities, including parking areas, are non-smoking areas.  This policy includes staff, parents, and students.

  PERFORMANCE FACILITY RESTRICTIONS

Performance Facility Restrictions: The various performance facilities utilized by our organization have specific rules regarding recording devices, photographic equipment, etc.  Notification will be given before concerts to address any rules that pertain to specific concerts.  Please direct questions to the Executive Director.

 ADDITIONAL CONCERT OPPORTUNITIES

Concert opportunities arise throughout the year.  A preliminary calendar, included in the handbook, is subject to updates during the season.  Check for concert announcements well in advance and look for information published on our website at www.pysmusic.org.  Each student will receive an informational flyer at least one week prior to any concert.  If there are any questions not answered by the flyer, please speak with the conductor, email queries to pysdirector@yahoo.com or call PYS Voicemail (727) 438-3149.