
2022-2023 HANDBOOK
2022-2023 HANDBOOK
2022-2023 EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
President: Jeff Csordas
Vice President:
Secretary: Tina Peeler
Public Relations: Jeff Csordas
Music Librarians: Michelle Dam & Christina Rodgers
Events Coordinator: Tina Peeler
Treasure/Bookkeeper: Marlene Coulson
Instrument Rentals: Tina Labanowicz
Senior Music Director: Tina Labanowicz
Junior Music Director: Gelja Will
Deportment
Common courtesy and good manners are expected at all times. This of course applies to spectators at rehearsal as well. It can be difficult to keep orchestra members focused on the conductor and their music if they are distracted by background conversations. Orchestra members please save the use of
cell phones for before and after rehearsal. Your instrument is the only technology you need to make beautiful music together.
Care of Music
Music is very costly and difficult to replace. You must assume the responsibility of looking after it and the folder. Make all markings in pencil. Keep your music in your folder at all times. All music stamped with a “red” LSO stamp is original music and must be returned at the end of the season. Please keep a pencil in your folder at all times to mark things as needed.
Rehearsal Procedures
Rehearsals will be held every Thursday evening at the Hellenic Community Centre, 475 Park Road North, in Brantford.
Junior Orchestra: 6:00 – 6:45
Senior Orchestra: 7:00 - 8:30
1. Arrive 15 minutes before rehearsal, get your instrument tuned, and be in your seat ready to play 2 minutes before the rehearsal starts.
2. Bring your folder and all music each week whether or not you share with a partner.
3. Have a pencil with an eraser at every rehearsal.
4. Use the washroom before orchestra begins as there will be no break during the practice.
5. Please refrain from chewing gum and wearing hats during rehearsals.
6. Please refrain from using cell phones during rehearsal it is very distracting to those around you.
Performance Dress Code
Black bottoms (skirt, or dress pants)
White blouse/dress shirt with collar
Black socks/stockings
Black dress shoes
Long black tie if desired
Attendance
Attendance at rehearsals and concerts is essential if the orchestra is to be successful in achieving and maintaining a high musical standard. If you are unable to attend a rehearsal, it is your responsibility to notify the musical director in advance.
T-Shirts
T-shirts with our logo will be available at the first rehearsal (and afterwards) for all new members. The t-shirts are $12 for any size and will be worn for the school concerts in April.
Bursary Program
The Little String Orchestra is offering a $300 bursary to be used to pay for orchestra dues and instrument rental. Members of the orchestra can apply for the bursary by writing a letter to the Orchestra Committee and submitting this letter by October. The winner of the bursary must have been a member of the orchestra for a full year and will be selected by the committee based on need.
Do you know an individual or business that would possibly give us a charitable donation? Please provide name and address to the orchestra executive at thelittlestringorchestra@gmail.com
"Music isn’t just learning notes and playing them, you learn notes to play to the music of your soul."
~Katie Greenwood