Rehearsal Schedule and Room Assignments
All three Orchestras and Brass Choir rehearse Sunday at:
Elgin Community College (ECC)
Visual & Performing Arts Building (VPA)
1700 Spartan Drive, Elgin IL 60123-7193
Map and Driving Directions
Rehearsals are held in ECC's Visual & Performing Arts Building located on ECC's main campus at 1700 Spartan Drive in Elgin, Illinois. In case of bad weather, rehearsal may be canceled. In this case the EYSO Telephone Tree will be activated. If you do not receive a call, you may call the EYSO office, 847-214-7302, for a recorded message about rehearsal or visit this website for more information.
Youth Symphony
Sunday
6:15-9:00pm
VPA-Room 165M |
Philharmonia
Sunday
3:30-5:30pm
VPA-Room 165M |
Sinfonia
Sunday
3:15pm - 5:15pm
VPA-Room
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Prelude Orchestra
Sunday
4:30-6:00pm
284D / The Studio |
Brass Choir
Sunday
5:35-6:35pm
VPA-Room 164M |
Primo
Sunday
4:30-5:30pm
VPA-Room 164M |
Attendance is taken at every rehearsal. Students are responsible for checking in at the Attendance Table before rehearsal begins. Because tardiness is disruptive, we ask that musicians arrive at least fifteen minutes early to get new music and prepare for the rehearsal. All musicians should be warmed up, seated and ready to tune at the starting time of the rehearsal.
As a member of EYSO, players are expected to make rehearsals, workshops, camps, and concerts a priority. EYSO policy is four (4) absences allowed for the school year [two (2) per semester]. If you are unable to attend a rehearsal, it is important that you notify us in advance by submitting a yellow card at rehearsal or by mail. For illness, emergency, or unanticipated absences, please notify the EYSO Rehearsal Office by calling 847-214-7302 and leaving a message before rehearsal begins. Please bring the yellow card to the next rehearsal or mail it. We need a written card for every absence whether anticipated or not. Additional cards are available at rehearsals.
Parking
Parking on the ECC campus does not require a permit on Saturdays and Sundays. On other days, watch parking signs carefully. A ticket will be issued if you are parked in a lot that requires a parking pass. Other than Sundays, it would be best to use lots 11 and 12. Handicapped parking is available in front of the Visual & Performing Arts Building.
Dress Rehearsals
Dates and Times
| Ensemble |
Arrivce at ECC |
Meet/Leave Coats/Cases |
On Stage* |
Pick Up Time |
| Primo (May only) |
7:45am |
Outside 191D |
8:15am |
9:00am |
| Prelude |
8:15am |
Backstage |
8:30am |
9:30am |
| Philharmonia |
8:15am |
165M |
9:15am |
10:15am |
| Brass Choir |
9:45am |
Green Room Backstage |
10:00am |
10:25am |
| Youth Symphony |
10:15am |
Blizzard Theatre |
10:30am |
1:00pm |
* ON STAGE means in your chair and ready to tune.
Dress rehearsals allow the musicians to practice at the concert site, Blizzard Theatre in the VPA, where they can finalize music details and work out logistics. Casual clothing should be worn, not concert dress, unless otherwise announced. Attendance is critical for the entire rehearsal. Dress rehearsals are scheduled for the Saturday before each concert.
Please note:
- Philharmonia students should bring a folding music stand for rehearsal in 165 M.
- Prelude students need to put their instruments into their cases and take their instruments with them when they finish their rehearsal on stage.
- Prelude and Philharmonia students are encouraged to stay as long as they are able and hear the Youth Symphony rehearse.
- Youth Symphony members are encouraged to arrive early, to hear Prelude, Philharmonia, and Brass Choir rehearse. After you have finished your warm-up, please enter the Blizzard Theatre quietly or wait in the wings quietly until Brass Choir is finished on stage.
- Students who stay through the lunch hour are welcome to bring a bag lunch or purchase lunch in the ECC cafeteria which is open on Saturdays from 7:30 am - 1:00 pm.
