Music Concert Etiquette
Concert Etiquette for Parents
The audience is a very important part of a musical performance. It is the responsibility of the audience to provide a listening atmosphere in which all can appreciate the performance.
Please make sure cell phones are turned off. Cell phones can interfere with wireless microphones and recording equipment, and they have a tendency to make unwelcome noises. The light from a cell phone screen can be distracting to performers on stage and other audience members.
While the performance is in progress, please remain seated and quiet. It is a danger and fire hazard to be seated or standing in an aisle.
Do not leave the auditorium during the music, unless you’re carrying a screaming child, in which case please leave as quickly as possible.
Show your appreciation for the hard work of our students by applauding at appropriate times. Wait until the conductor has dropped their arms to be certain that the musical selection is over. It is not appropriate to play the “last clap game.” It is also not appropriate to whistle or cheer at formal music performances or to call out a student’s name.
Do not leave as soon as your child’s portion of the concert is over. All of the students deserve the full audience for their performance.
Please do not sing or clap along unless you’ve been invited to do so.
Thank you for making our performances the best that they can be. The music department is pleased to present our winter concert series:
Tuesday, December 3: Orchestras
Wednesday, December 4: Bands
Thursday, December 5: Choruses