FAQs

Dear Parents,

With the winter concert drawing even closer, I have received a few questions from folks.  That got me thinking that you may have the same unanswered questions.  Here are some FAQs regarding our winter concert at the Community Center on Thursday:

Q: Can we come early to help set up?
A: Yes, as long as it's no earlier than 4:30 PM and you are with your parents.  Bring decorations or lights and we may even use them as part of our concert!

Q: When is call time?
A: 5:45 PM for Beginning Strings. No later than 6:00 PM for everybody else.

Q: What do we wear?
A: Parents may wear whatever they want!!  But seriously, here's the concert attire for each group:

• Beginning Strings, Beginning Band, Concert Band: Blue music polo or SSA polo with black dress pants, black socks, and black dress shoes.
• Intermediate Band and Advanced Band: Tuxedo outfit issued to your student, including blue cummerbund, bow tie, and black marching shoes.
• Advanced Strings: Formal black and white attire.  Dresses and skirts must go below the knees.
• Jazz Band: Wear your outfit from your concert ensemble.

Q: Can we decorate our instruments or ourselves?

A: Absolutely!  Holiday hats are encouraged.  If you decorate instruments, make sure the decorations do not get in the way of the functionality of the instrument or damage the lacquer.

Q: Can I bring baked goods without signing up online?

A: Sure!  Just show up with your favorite pie, cheesecake, cookie recipe, fudge, brownies, or anything else and we will sell it.

Q: What time does the concert start?

A: The concert starts at 6:00 PM

Q: What time does the concert end?

A: The entire event should finish around 8:30 PM. 

Q: Where do kids sit when they don't perform?

A: They will sit together as a group in a predesignated area.  Parents are welcome to sit with the kids (in fact, the more parents who do will help students stay focused on the performance).

Q: How much is admission?
A: My concerts are always FREE!

See you all tomorrow night!  

-Mr. Jacques-