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Concert Time! 

Concert order: 

Messer Medley 

Simple Gifts

Adoration

Rodeo

Maple Leaf Rag

Intermission  likely brief. 

Petit Concerto

Concerto for vibes

Star Trek

Program is below these notes.  

Tickets:   At the door, with cash.   Zeffy is open until after concert starts.   

Dress code for Concert:   

All black.  For women, it’s the same as usual.  For men, no jackets and ties are required; a black shirt and black pants/skirt.   Black shoes.   Respectful level of attire.   You get the picture.   

Location:  Woodroffe United Church, 207 Woodroffe Avenue. 

Doors open: 6:00pm  If you are able, showing up at 6pm to help set up the chancel area (stage) is appreciated. 

Friday: 

• no rehearsal

• bake your treats, 

• Get outfit ready,  Run through your stuff…. With metronome please.  Go over your markings 

• Get some rest….Don't get sick!   You get the idea. 

Saturday: 

Concert! 

Doors open at 6:00pm. 

Arrival: 

Same routine as dress rehearsal for arrival, setup, etc. Please be early.  

Parking: 

If you can, please park off site, so as to leave spots for the audience members.  It’s usually the seniors who arrive early, so it would be nice for them to get a spot close to the church.   I park in front of the school, there may be parking elsewhere.  Share if you have suggestions. 

Concert attire:  

 All black.  No jackets required.  

Special Considerations 

• If you are able, help with the setup would be appreciated.  We are using the folding chairs, not the heavy padded ones. 

• Because seating and arranging is always a challenge, patience and early arrival is appreciated. 

• Be in chairs for ‘warm up’, ready to play by 6:15. 

• Warm up downbeat is at 6:30pm.  

• Between warm up and down beat, please keep the playing quiet.  

• Back in seats by 7:15Pm,  same consideration for seating, winds/brass first, etc. 

• We will play our first piece, then the MC will give first words after the first piece.   The talking notes will be brief so as to leave time for celebration “apres concert”.   

• Intermission   it will be brief.  

• Please help to return your chair after concert. 

• Help returning the risers is also appreciated.  Andre and Denis tend to know where everything goes.   Thanks to those who helped out at dress rehearsal.  If we clean up after concert like we did at dress rehearsal, we will be able to have a cupcake!  

• Help cleaning up after the reception is also appreciated.   

Most importantly, let's enjoy ourselves!  

Program - Thanks Erin!  

The KSO is comprised of amateur and professional musicians sharing a love for orchestra.   The spirit of this ensemble embraces the journey towards creating a beautiful orchestral sound while enjoying the comradery of fellow musicians.   Here are a few guidelines to keep in mind.  

• Come to the first rehearsal of each concert block with all your parts printed and the bar numbers marked.

• Players are asked to arrive at the rehearsal venue at 7:00 pm or shortly after, where possible, to allow time for chatting and to be seated and ready for tuning at 7:30 pm sharp.

• Players arriving early are asked to help set up the chairs.  All players are responsible for putting their chair away at the end of rehearsal.

• Players must avoid all unnecessary talk during tuning and throughout rehearsals. Please save your comments and discussions for before or after rehearsal or during the break.

• Players must show respect for the conductor at all times, including listening to and following his/her instructions and starting and stopping playing when asked.

• All orchestra members are asked to be kind, respectful and supportive of each other. KSO enjoys a reputation for a friendly atmosphere; let’s keep it! 

• If you know you’re going to be unable to attend a rehearsal or perform in a concert, please let the HR Manager know as much in advance as possible.

• Inviting players to join the orchestra should be discussed with HR.