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Frequently Asked Questions (Spring 2024):
When and where is the next rehearsal?
We have rehearsals every Sunday from 12-2pm! Location for each rehearsal will be sent out in the weekly newsletter and via GroupMe!
I need to miss a rehearsal. what do I do?
We encourage members to attend all rehearsals, but we understand that you may be sick, need to quarantine, or have other responsibilities you need to attend to, so let your Section Leader or Krishna Girish Kumar (tan8pr@virginia.com) know ahead of time if you won’t make a rehearsal. If you are a Section Leader and need to miss a rehearsal, please let our Performance Directors (Sarah Phommachanthone and Andrew Kim) know as soon as possible.
Is it too late to join?
Not at all! Check back or follow us on instagram for information regarding our interest meeting for the Spring 2024 semester! We will also have a table at the Activities Fair!
What if I don’t have my instrument or a music stand?
We have select instruments (first come, first serve) and stands for rent! Contact our Equipment Manager, Mike Chou (nkv5je@virginia.edu), for more information!
what’s up with the GroupMe chats?
CSO has two (2) different GroupMe chats.
The main one that you MUST be a part of is the Announcements Chat. This is a place for ONLY exec members to post official announcements and updates. Please do not post in this chat, and please do not mute it.
The secondary one is our “meme” chat, which is a good place to ask questions, post pictures, and other fun stuff! If an important question is asked here that is relevant to the whole orchestra, it will be addressed in the Announcements Chat by a member of our Exec Board.
What do i need to bring to rehearsal?
Bring your instrument, your music, and a stand. If you need extra copies of the music, let us know and we will have it ready for you by the next rehearsal. If you need to rent a stand, let our Equipment Manager, Mike (nkv5je@virginia.edu), know.
DO WE REHEARSE as a full symphony?
Yup! We rehearse as a full symphony during our regular rehearsals. We also have sectionals every couple weeks to work on parts as a section.
what music are we playing this semester?
Main
Holst - Jupiter from “The Planets”
Williams - Across The Stars: Love Theme from “Star Wars: Attack of the Clones”
Elgar - Nimrod from “Enigma Variations”
Rossini - Barber of Seville Overture
Powell - Test Drive from “How to Train Your Dragon”
Does CSO have leadership opportunities?
Yes, and we would be happy to have you! We will hold elections for our Exec Board near the end of the semester, and anyone can run (even first years and new members). You can also join our Social or Outreach Committees, become a Section Leader, and returning members can be mentors (“Majors”) for new members (“Minors”). See the “Leadership” page of our website if you’re interested in being a part of this awesome experience!
When is the concert?
Our Spring 2024 concert will be on Sunday, April 14th at Old Cabell Hall! Doors open at 3pm, and tickets can be purchased at the door (FREE for UVA students w/ valid ID; $10 for general public). Tickets can be also be purchased online using this link: https://checkout.square.site/merchant/W74TRG8N1GXQK/checkout/EOMDTY6OUN6REZDF5OPIQYYK?src=sheet
Who do I talk to if I have another question?
You can reach out to our Co-Presidents Melanie York (mjy7ur@virginia.edu) and Charlotte Goeb (cag9gt@virginia.edu)!
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