SDSS Concert Band Performance Etiquette An audience will evaluate a performing group not only on how they sound but also on how they look. Your stage deportment will contribute to the overall effect of the performance and will be an indicator of the group’s pride and maturity. STANDING All performers should stand when their conductor walks out onto the stage. They should also stand at the end of their performance. Do not rise hesitantly, (watch the first flute for your cue). Soloists will be acknowledged at the end of each piece; they should stand and bow. SITTING There are only two positions for instrumentalists. The first is rest position - to be used when one is not playing or when counting long rests or before the start of the piece. The second is the playing position - sitting up straight with feet flat on the floor. Raise your instrument with the conductor’s arms at the beginning of the piece or at least one bar before you play. TALKING There is absolutely no talking while on stage. If you get lost, listen and watch the conductor. You should know the music well enough to recover very quickly. The performing group should convey a sense of involvement to the audience at all times. MOVEMENT Extra movement while on stage is distracting to the audience. Do not turn your head to look at a soloist or anyone else in the group during a performance. This shows a lack of concentration and looks very unprofessional. MUSIC STAND When you first sit down put your music in order. This will eliminate any extra movement during the performance. Take a moment to get comfortable and adjust your stand so that you can clearly see the conductor. Raise the stand slightly so your head is up. PERCUSSIONISTS Percussionists will have arrived early and laid out the parts and equipment required for each piece. They should keep in mind that they are always visible and be aware of their stage presence especially when they are not playing. If you are not involved in a piece, stand still against the wall out of the way. DRESS Girls: black skirt or pants (no jeans) Boys: black trousers (no jeans) black nylons or black socks black socks dark dress shoes (no runners) dark dress shoes (no runners) white blouse with a collar white dress shirt with a collar and tie

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SDSS Concert Band Performance Etiquette

An audience will evaluate a performing group not only on how they sound but also on how they look. Your stage deportment will contribute to the overall effect of the performance and will be an indicator

of the group’s pride and maturity.

STANDINGAll performers should stand when their conductor walks out onto the stage. They should also stand at the end of their performance. Do not rise hesitantly, (watch the first flute for your cue). Soloists will be acknowledged at the end of each piece; they should stand and bow.

SITTINGThere are only two positions for instrumentalists. The first is rest position - to be used when one is not playing or when counting long rests or before the start of the piece. The second is the playing position - sitting up straight with feet flat on the floor. Raise your instrument with the conductor’s arms at the beginning of the piece or at least one bar before you play.

TALKINGThere is absolutely no talking while on stage. If you get lost, listen and watch the conductor. You should know the music well enough to recover very quickly. The performing group should convey a sense of involvement to the audience at all times.

MOVEMENTExtra movement while on stage is distracting to the audience. Do not turn your head to look at a soloist or anyone else in the group during a performance. This shows a lack of concentration and looks very unprofessional.

MUSIC STANDWhen you first sit down put your music in order. This will eliminate any extra movement during the performance. Take a moment to get comfortable and adjust your stand so that you can clearly see the conductor. Raise the stand slightly so your head is up.

PERCUSSIONISTSPercussionists will have arrived early and laid out the parts and equipment required for each piece. They should keep in mind that they are always visible and be aware of their stage presence especially when they are not playing. If you are not involved in a piece, stand still against the wall out of the way.

DRESSGirls: black skirt or pants (no jeans) Boys: black trousers (no jeans)

black nylons or black socks black socksdark dress shoes (no runners) dark dress shoes (no runners)white blouse with a collar white dress shirt with a collar and tie