You are a continuing member of the orchestra or have successfully auditioned for and have been selected to be a member of the Binghamton Youth Symphony. Along with the privilege of being in the orchestra, responsibilities of membership are detailed below. These responsibilities are important for the success of the orchestra.

1. By signing this agreement, <strong>I understand that my obligation to the Binghamton Youth Symphony includes attendance at all rehearsals and all performances</strong>. My obligation also includes learning my part to the best of my ability, so I am musically prepared for rehearsals.
2. **I understand that the only excuses for not attending rehearsals and performances are limited to illness, school obligations that cannot be rearranged, and family or personal emergencies.** Excuses such as work, impending school assignments, paid performances or social engagements are not considered legitimate excuses. Half-session absences will also be monitored and counted.
3. In the event of my inability to attend a rehearsal or performance, I will notify the BYSO orchestra student secretary designated for my section or the conductor (bysoinfo@gmail.com). I will call as soon as I know that I must be absent from a rehearsal or performance. This will be done by email!!!!
4. If I cannot attend a rehearsal or performance, I realize that it is my responsibility to have my music brought to the rehearsal or performance so that someone else can play my part during my absence. If I share music with another member of my section, I understand that it is especially important that the music be sent to the rehearsal or performance.
5. I realize that absences from any performances and excessive absences from rehearsals will result in a review of my membership in the orchestra. Due process will include a written warning. If absences continue after a warning has been issued, I understand that I will be asked to leave the orchestra.
6. I understand that being a member of a musical activity in my home school is a requirement of membership in the Binghamton Youth Symphony. I agree to maintain membership in my school orchestra or concert band throughout the school year and agree to have my music teacher or school official certify that I am a member in good standing of a school music organization, unless it is not available to me.
7. I agree to be held responsible for any music that is distributed to me and understand that if the music is not returned to the Binghamton Youth Symphony, I will pay any costs that are incurred in the replacement of the music. Every member is required to have a standard music folder issued by the orchestra. New members of the orchestra will receive a folder as part of their registration fee. **Returning senior orchestra members or junior orchestra members moving up to the senior orchestra will be required to pay $25.00 if they do not already have a regulation folder.**
8. I understand that participation in the orchestra includes the requirement to pay the registration fee and complete/sign the registration form. **Registration Fees 2023-2024: $150.00** Stripe Registration Fee payment link: https://buy.stripe.com/dR68Af2wa5yh8fe4gg
9. **Purchasing concert tickets:** I am aware that Winter and Spring concerts require purchasing concert tickets for each audience member. **Prices for concert tickets are now $10/adult and $5/senior-student. There is NO LONGER a family purchase option.** Tickets can be purchased by check, cash or Stripe (credit card) at the door.
10. **NEW: Mandatory Parent Participation Agreement** \- BYSO has proudly provided for many years a meaningful experience for Binghamton area orchestral students\. We are dedicated to continue this great tradition and now need the active involvement of parents to help our young musicians' continued growth\. By donating your time and talents\, parents can be a vital part of BYSO's future growth and success\. Please offer your time and talents as committee members $fundraising\, advertising\, public relations\, etc\.$\, Board members or other areas that you may be able to make a great contribution to BYSO\. **All BYSO parents will be required to fulfill the following minimum participation:** We are required by Binghamton City School District to monitor access to the high school for rehearsals and concerts. **Parents will be required to volunteer for 1 rehearsal per year (30 rehearsals in a year) to staff the front doors to the main lobby of the high school.** Further information will be provided at the start of the next season for guidelines.
11. **GENERAL PHOTOGRAPHIC RELEASE AND INDEMNITY AGREEMENT. PLEASE READ CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING.** In the event you are in any of the photos or videos we choose to use, we request your permission to use your likeness in promotional material for the Binghamton Youth Symphony Orchestra. I understand that I give permission to use my name and likeness in the promotional material for the Binghamton Youth Symphony. The signatures below indicate acceptance of the above conditions of participation in the Binghamton Youth Symphony Orchestra.