Information on NOYO and its activities is available from several sources:

The Handbook and Directories are distributed to all families at the beginning of each season.
Special information is often distributed at rehearsals. PARENTS: please check your child’s folder each week for announcements, permission forms, etc.
Before each concert, a newsletter is sent out to each family. Contents typically include concert logistics and information on upcoming events.

Other information is mailed directly to members as necessary.

Download the 2010/2011 Handbook now (PDF)

Or, view the contents of the handbook online:

Rehearsals & Concerts

Concerts

All members of the orchestra are expected to participate in the scheduled concerts. Logistical details and instructions for each event will be in the newsletter…
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Dress Code

Rehearsals:
There is no dress code for regular rehearsals.
Concerts:

Camerata: Nice clothes appropriate for concert (no dress code). Read more...
Percussion Players

All percussionists are expected to supply their own sticks, mallets, and snare drum. They are also expected to assist with moving, setting up, dismantling, Read more...
Seating

Establishing seating within a section is the responsibility and prerogative of the conductor. Initial seating is based on the entrance auditions. The Philharmonia holds seating…
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Attendance

Members are expected to attend all rehearsals, dress rehearsals, and concerts. The General Manager or an assistant will take attendance each week. Please check in…
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Rehearsals and Concerts

Regular rehearsals are held in Room 25 of the Oberlin Conservatory of Music, 77 West College Street, Oberlin. (view map) The…
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Musician Commitment

NOYO depends on each member’s commitment to his or her musical growth. We believe that this commitment is demonstrated in the following ways:
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Parent Information

Ticket Sales

Families and guests of the NOYO musicians must pay for admission to the concerts. Tickets are available the day of the concert at the box…
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Volunteerism

Parent support is vitally important to NOYO’s ongoing existence. All NOYO parents are automatically included in the Parents’ Association, through which they are encouraged to…
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Fundraising

Approximately one third of NOYO’s annual expenses are covered by tuition; another third comes from contributions from individuals, foundations, and corporations. To make up the…
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Calendar of Events:

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Financial Information

Awards

At the final concert of each season, the Philharmonia and Symphonetta conductors select an individual to receive an award, the Conductor’s Award, of a full…
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Failure to Pay

Delinquent accounts will result in the exclusion of a musician from rehearsals and concerts.
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Other Fees

Other fees are due from time to time throughout the season. These can include fees for retreats, tours, and a NOYO t-shirt (required) for members…
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Financial Aid

For the 2008-2009 season, tuition waivers are limited, but payment plans for individual families can be arranged. Please submit a proposed plan in writing to…
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Tuition

Tuition for the 2008-2009 season is $250. The actual cost per student is approximately $700, which is subsidized through grants and other income.
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Upcoming Events:

September 2010

Rehearsal
September 12, 2010 (14:00)
Rehearsal
September 12, 2010 (16:30)
Rehearsal
September 19, 2010 (14:00)
Retreat
September 19, 2010 (14:00)
Retreat
September 24, 2010 (19:00)

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