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Richardson Symphony Orchestra Student Tickets!

The Richardson Symphony invites all RISD music teachers and students to attend RSO concerts for the low price of $5.  Tickets can be purchased at the door of the Eisemann Center the night of the concert (availability may be limited). Bring your student ID.  Call the RSO office at 972-234-4195 if you have any questions.

Concert Performance Attire:
Gentlemen Tuxedo White shirts Cumberbund and bow tie Black shoes	Ladies Black sandals, pumps or ballet slippers (no glitter, please!)

Concert Etiquette:

Be on time. This means to be in your seat at least five minutes before the scheduled start time.
Prepare to listen. While visiting with friends is a valuable experience, the concert experience is best when you're mentally prepared to listen.
Turn off pagers, cell phones and watch alarms.
While the orchestra is playing, remain seated and quiet. (If you must leave the auditorium, please do so between musical selections.)
Show your appreciation for the performance by applauding after each selection. Watch the conductor when the music stops to decide whether or not to clap. Some musical works have several parts or movements and the audience is expected to applaud only after all movements have been performed.
Please do NOT:
Whistle or cheer. Whistling is never appropriate and cheering is seldom appropriate.
Rustle programs, papers, candy wrappers, etc. during a performance. This is a distraction for the performers and the audience.
Talk or make gestures during a performance.
Applaud or taunt the stage-hands. They are already self-conscious on stage and it is impolite.
Leave (or enter) during the performance, except at appropriate breaks between works. It is also inappropriate to leave during the applause at the end of a concert unless absolutely necessary.
Comment on mistakes. Make only positive comments.

Enter the stage with confidence and dignity.
Talking and laughing while entering the stage are inappropriate.
Know (as much as possible) exactly where you should go and how to get there. This should be settled upon at the dress rehearsal.
Know what equipment should be carried on and off the stage and what should be placed on the stage ahead of time.
Do not tune individually on stage with the audience listening. The indication to tune is usually given by the conductor of the orchestra or by the first chair violinist.
When the conductor enters the stage for the first time, the orchestra should stand (led by the same person who initiated the tuning) and acknowledge the applause with the conductor. (This is usually only done at the very beginning of the performance.)
When each work is finished, the conductor will indicate if the orchestra should stand. Soloists should stand when indicated, followed by the rest of the ensemble. When acknowledging applause, the orchestra members should face the audience. Talking, changing music, moving equipment, etc. during the applause is inappropriate. Acknowedge the applause; it is the audience’s recognition of your efforts.
When exiting the stage, do so in a dignified manner
Waving to or talking with audience members is inappropriate.