Tahoma School District |
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Department of Music Education |
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About Concert Attendance |
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Phone: 425 413 3300 PSayan@tahomasd.us |
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The school is on the corner of SE 216th Way and 244th Ave. SE. |
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All Concerts Start at 7:00PM at the Tahoma Middle School Auditorium. Students should arrive by 6:45PM so that they have time to setup their instruments, find their seats, prepare their music, and warm up ready for the start of the concert. Performers, please remember to come in concert dress.
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Guidelines For Concert Attendance The audience, as well as the musicians, is participants in every concert. When you participate in listening to the music, you will be sharing this experience with others in the audience and with the musicians on stage. Formal concerts are much different from rock concerts or sporting events, and require you to know some specific concert manners. In order to make a concert enjoyable for everyone, here are some tips to remember: · Enter the auditorium quietly. Once you have been seated, be alert to activity on the stage as the musicians take their place for the concert. · When the conductor enters, it is customary to applaud politely. Whistling, yelling, or screaming is not appropriate at any time before, during, or after a concert. · Never stand or move around while music is being performed. It distracts listeners around you, as well as the performers. If you must leave for any reason, wait until a piece is finished, and the audience is applauding. Also, return to your seat only between numbers. · It is impolite to talk, or even whisper, while the music is being performed. Listeners and performers are also distracted by sounds from programs, candy wrappers, jewelry and other objects. Remain still, and be thoughtful of others by talking or making sounds only between numbers. · It is impolite to eat or drink refreshments during a concert. It is also impolite to wear hats or caps during a concert. · Always say "excuse me," if you must pass in front of someone while going to or from your seat. · If you must cough or sneeze while the music is being performed, always try to muffle the sound with a tissue or handkerchief. · Watch the conductor when the music stops to decide whether or not to applaud. Some musical works have several parts or movements and the audience is expected to applaud only after all movements have been performed. · Do not leave as soon as your child's portion of the concert is over. All of the students deserve a full audience for their performances. · Concerts and other performances require self-discipline and patience from the audience. Understandably, children under the age five have difficulty sitting quietly still for any length of time. They become easily distracted and bored and can disturb others around them. We ask that you consider childcare for younger siblings at home on concert night.
If you always remember these simple guidelines, and use your own good manners, you can feel confident attending a concert anywhere. |
