Howard County Youth Orchestras

Concert 1

• Tuesday, August 29th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room (rehearsal space not available)

• Tuesday, September 5th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room (1st rehearsal)

• Tuesday, September 12th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, September 19th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, September 26th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, October 3rd - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, October 10th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, October 17th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, October 24th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, October 31st - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, November 7th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, November 14th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, November 21st - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, November 28th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, December 5th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, December 12th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Friday, December 15th - Clinic/Masterclass with Ranaan Meyer - 4:30pm-7:30pm, Reservoir HS

• Saturday, December 16th - 5:30pm-8:30pm - Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake - Dress Rehearsal with Ranaan Meyer

• Sunday, December 17th - Concert - 3:00 pm (noon call) - Jim Rouse Theatre at Wilde Lake

Concert 2

• Tuesday, January 2nd - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, January 9th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, January 16th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, January 23rd - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, January 30th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, February 6th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, February 13th - 6:30pm-9:30pm River Hill Rehearsal Room

• Tuesday, February 20th - SBS Concert 7:00pm (4:30pm call) - Jim Rouse Theatre

HSGTO Concert Attire
*All orchestra members are required to wear formal attire for all performances*
Below are three choices. Choose the option with which you are most comfortable:
1. Tuxedo or black suit jacket and black slacks (no jeans or khaki pants), white button shirt, black bow tie, black dress shoes and long black socks.
2. Long black dress with black shoes. The dress doesn’t have to be long sleeved, but elbow length, 3/4, or long sleeves are preferred.
3. Black slacks (no jeans) and a black dress shirt/blouse (3/4 or long sleeved) with black shoes and long black socks/hose.

HSGTO Attendance Policy

We strive to create an orchestral experience for our students that is musically rewarding and challenging.  In order to achieve this, it is important for all involved to exhibit commitment to rehearsal attendance, integrity in music preparation, and proper rehearsal etiquette.  With this in mind, we would like to provide a clear attendance policy to ensure a success for the orchestra as a whole.

1. Attendance for all rehearsals and concerts is mandatory.

2. Students will be permitted one excused rehearsal absence per concert. All excused absences must be communicated by email to directors@hocoyo.org and approved by the directors at least two weeks in advance of the absence (except for sickness and emergencies). Absences due to illness must be communicated before 3pm on the day of the rehearsal.

3. Excused absences may include the following: college visits, school concerts, athletic games (not practices), school Spring trips.

4. All other absences are unexcused, including: Social activities, school homework/projects, studying for tests, etc.

5. After any absence, students may be required to play for the directors before the next rehearsal at 6:00PM.

6. After one excused absence per concert or after ANY unexcused absence, the student’s participation in HCYO will be subject to review by the directors.

It is our expectation that all students will abide by these guidelines, thus creating a more positive and productive musical experience for everyone.