CANCELLATION POLICY
Refunds for cancellations on the part of the participant will not be given. Refunds will be given for any cancellation on the part of GMYS. GMYS staff must be informed in writing if a student is leaving our program. Families are responsible for payment of the days they attend class/rehearsals.
GMYS Scheduling:
All classes are subject to change or cancellation based on funding and enrollment. Please read all GMYS communication to stay up to date with any possible cahnges.
Student Participation and Behavior Expectations
Parents are responsible for reading all CutTime and email messages to stay up to date on all information and possible changes.
Students are required to be signed in at all class meetings with the designated personnel.
Students are required to wear their name badge from sign in through dismissal.
Students are required to stay in their assigned class and/or a supervised location for the duration of their class, including break times.
Students are expected to treat all GMYS staff, volunteers, and students with kindness and respect.
Students are expected to participate fully through the duration of classtime.
Students are expected to practice their assignments between class meetings so they are prepared to continue to progress during rehearsal.
Students are expected to treat all facilities and materials with care and respect.
GMYS Attendance Policy
Attendance to ALL class meetings and concerts is vital to the success of the GMYS program. The true music education experience of the organization is dependent upon having every child at every class. Rehearsals will end on time unless otherwise notified. Students with more than ten absences in one semester may be dropped from the program.
Emergency rehearsal cancellations by GMYS due to severe weather conditions or sudden teacher absence will be sent through a CutTime push notification.
Dress rehearsals for concerts will take place the day of each concert prior to the performance. These rehearsals are the only opportunity for each orchestra to adapt to the acoustics and logistics of the stage. It also gives vital opportunity for each player to experience the venue in which the concert will take place. Please note that:
• Dress Rehearsals and Concerts are mandatory.
• Anyone who misses the Dress Rehearsal will not be allowed to perform in the concert without permission from their ensemble director.
• Unexcused absence from a Dress Rehearsal or Concert may result in dismissal from GMYS for the remainder of the year.
Concert Attire:
Concert attire is strictly enforced from head to toe. Failure to comply may result in a performer’s loss of privilege to perform.
Long-sleeved white shirt our blouse (black tie optional), long black skirt (past the knee) or dress pants/slacks, black socks or stockings, black closed-toe dress shoes. Absolutely no sneakers or casual shoes are allowed.
Probation:
Students will be placed on probation for
• Attendance issues
• Tardiness to performances, and/or required events
• Missing a dress rehearsal
• Inappropriate behavior including but not limited to: disrespect, excessive disruption, unauthorized use of cell phone, leaving class or campus area without permission, etc.
Seating and leadership positions can be impacted by unexcused absences, tardies, and probation status.
By signing below, you accept these terms and acknowledge this information.