Department of Music

For Members

Rehearsals are held on Mondays from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the Slosberg Music Center.

Men: Tuxedo, black bow tie, white long-sleeve shirt, black socks and black dress shoes.
Women: Black dress or long black skirt/pants with either black or white blouse and dress shoes.

Be prepared to begin on time. Arrive early enough so you can be on stage, warmed up and ready to tune at the beginning of rehearsal.
Please have a pencil with you at all times.

Members sign out all music at the beginning of each semester and hand in the folder with all music at the end of the concert.
At least $10 will be charged per part for the replacement of any music signed out to you that is damaged or lost. Note that replacing one part may require buying a whole set.

Music for the following week's rehearsal will be posted following every rehearsal.
All members are responsible for checking the online calendar before purchasing airline tickets or making other travel arrangements.

All questions/notifications regarding attendance/absence should be made in writing and directed to the conductor. In an emergency, you may leave messages at 781-736-3328 or 978-808-0547.
Anyone not on stage ready to play before the tuning note is sounded is deemed late.
Two unexcused latenesses = one unexcused absence.
Two unexcused absences = ineligibility to play the concert.
Ineligibility to perform = no credit.
Unexcused absences are not permitted the week of the concert.
All matters regarding attendance or lateness are covered under the academic honesty requirements of the institution.

A grade will be derived based on factors such as class participation, performance ability and especially attendance.

Chemistry labs and study groups for other classes often conflict with ensemble rehearsals. In most cases, it is possible to transfer to a different section whose labs meet at a different time.
At the beginning of each semester, check the exam schedule for your classes and notify the personnel manager/ director of potential conflicts. (Exact exam dates may not be available from your professor until later in the semester.)
The music department will contact the professor to see if a make-up can be scheduled for you.

Send a written request to the director at least 10 days in advance of the date of the request.
Valid excuses are illness and family emergency.
Invalid excuses are exams, papers due, review sessions, extra classes, appointments with faculty advisors, trips to the airport, a friend's crisis, engagements with family or friends, appointments with doctors and dentists, conflicting class or work schedules, and the like.