1. Due to limited rehearsal time, it is essential that all students be on time for all rehearsals. Please be sure to arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled starting time so that students may warm-up, tune, and be in their seats ready to start the rehearsal at the appointed time. Students must participate in ALL REHEARSALS for the FULL TIME to be eligible to perform in the concert.
2. Each school must have a designated chaperone in attendance at ALL TIMES during rehearsals. That person must register the students at the desk upon arrival at EACH rehearsal and remain on site for the entire rehearsal period. School systems, which do not have chaperones, will forfeit their right to participate in the festival.
3. No student may under any circumstances drive a vehicle to any rehearsal, concert or audition sponsored by MMEA and/or Eastern District. No student may be a passenger in a vehicle driven by another student to any rehearsal, concert or audition sponsored by MMEA and/or Eastern District. Any violation of this rule will result in AUTOMATIC EXPULSION of the student from the festival.
4. Any questions from parents or students concerning the rules should be directed to the school music director or person acting as a designated sponsor of the students to the festival. Only directors or designees should have contact with the concert committee members. PARENTS AND STUDENTS SHOULD NOT CALL THE CONCERT COORDINATOR OR ANY MANAGER DIRECTLY.