PERFORMANCES
Concerts are performed in the Guilford High School Performing Arts Center.
No tickets necessary.
AUDITIONS
Auditions are held at Daniel Hand High School in Madison in May and again in September. There will be auditions in January or by individual request if there are openings.
Contact us now for an audition.
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P.O. Box 947
Madison, CT 06443
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Weekly Rehearsal Times & Location
Weekly rehearsals take place on Monday evenings at Daniel Hand High School, 286 Green Hill Road, Madison, CT from September to May when the Madison schools are in session. Please check our calendar when in doubt about weekly rehearsal.
String Ensemble: 5:45 - 6:45 pm
Concert Orchestra: 5:45 – 6:45 pm
Symphony Orchestra: 7:00 – 9:00 pm
Concert Dress Information
All musicians must follow the respective uniform dress codes for concert performances.
Symphony Orchestra
Musicians wear either a concert dress (with black shoes) purchased from Tuxedo Wholesaler or a tuxedo or quality black suit, white dress shirt, black bow tie, and black socks and shoes. When ordering the dress, choose the “Preferred Knit” Fabric Style, and make sure that you allow ample time for delivery. Here is a direct link to order the concert dress.
Returning members must ensure that their outfit still fits!
Please contact the conductors to see if there are any “pre-owned” dresses from graduating students.
Concert Orchestra and String Ensemble
Musicians do not wear concert dress uniforms, but they must adhere to the following dress code for performances:
Black dress pants or skirt (no leggings)
White blouse or white collared shirt with a bow tie
Black shoes and socks or black/natural stockings.