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Absence Policy

Attendance is crucial to ensuring that all students have a rewarding and fulfilling musical experience. Each and every student plays a vital role in their ensemble, and communication about participation is essential.
  • PYCO members are allowed two absences per semester. Members must inform the PYCO staff of their absences as soon as possible in writing by sending an email to [email protected]. No verbal notifications are allowed.
  • ​If you know in advance that you will have more than two absences, you must notify the PYCO staff and ensemble director beforehand. A strict attendance policy is maintained to ensure the quality of our ensembles.​
  • ​Every student is expected to arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time of their rehearsal to get unpacked, tuned, and ready to play. Late arrival and early departure will be counted as 1/2 absence.
  • ​Concert participation is mandatory, as are the dress rehearsals the week prior to concerts. Extreme circumstances may be excused. If you know that you will be unable to participate in a scheduled concert, you must speak with the ensemble director as soon as possible.
  • ​Dismissal from PYCO will occur with more than the allowed number of absences and there will be no refund of tuition. Failure to attend a concert may result in dismissal from PYCO at the director’s discretion, with no refund of tuition.

Missed Rehearsal Make Up Video Submissions

In order to maintain the musical growth and cohesion of our ensembles, students who miss a rehearsal are required to submit a video recording of themselves performing selected excerpts from the current repertoire. 

​This policy supports our shared commitment to excellence, accountability, and ensemble unity. While individual practice is valuable, the experience of playing together as a group cannot be replicated. By submitting a video, students show that they are taking responsibility for their role in the ensemble and continuing to strive for high standards in their musical journey.
  • The video must be submitted within one week of receiving the recording assignment.
  • Excerpt selection will be sent to the student via email by the end of the day the Tuesday after the missed rehearsal. Selections are made by the ensemble director. ​
  • Use the following form to upload your video: https://driveuploader.com/upload/IkXdbiWfS7/
  • Students may perform with a metronome or unaccompanied.
  • For guidance on your assigned excerpts, please contact your ensemble director.
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