PREFACE
On behalf of Music for All, congratulations on being selected as an Honor Ensemble member at the Music for All National Festival! Because of your focus on musical excellence, you have the privilege of representing your family, school, community, and state at the national level. 

 

At Music for All, it is our mission to ‘create, provide, and expand positively life-changing experiences through music for all.’ As such, it is our expectation that all Honor Ensemble members adhere to this Code of Conduct, demonstrating your highest morals, musical integrity, and citizenship. All Honor Ensemble members will be held to the highest professional standards at all times.

 

The below expectations have been established to ensure all Honor Ensemble members have a safe and enjoyable experience while participating with Music for All Honor Ensembles.

 

EXPECTATIONS

1.     Honor Ensemble members are expected to attend all rehearsals, social events, and performances listed in their schedule. In the event of illness, notify a chaperone. To maximize rehearsal times and ensure on-time travel, members are expected to be at least five minutes early to all scheduled rehearsals and events. Reference your provided schedule and listen closely to chaperone announcements concerning any changes to the schedule. You are responsible for your punctuality.

 

2.     Attire for Honor Ensemble members should reflect the highest levels of professionalism. Please select appropriate business casual clothing to wear for all rehearsals and social functions. Members wearing questionable attire will be asked to change into clothing that represents the professional status of the festival. All members are expected to be well-groomed and practice appropriate hygiene throughout the festival.

 

3.     Concert attire is considered your professional uniform for the festival. While in concert attire you represent yourself, your ensemble, and all other Honor Ensemble members. Please stay in full concert attire (proper shoes, shirts tucked in, etc.) while in concert attire. Exceptions will be made for members assisting with the movement of equipment. 

 

4.     The possession, use, or distribution of alcohol, tobacco products (including vape devices), illegal drugs or mind-altering substances is prohibited at all times. Sharing or distributing prescription medications is prohibited. Law enforcement will be notified for all illegal activity.

 

5.     All prescription medications should be documented on the above medical form. Medication should be sent in its original prescription bottle or original over-the-counter packaging. Members should only bring the needed quantity of medication for the duration of the festival. Members prescribed an Epi-pen or inhaler should keep such medication on their person at all times.

 

6.     Unless accompanied by an official Music for All chaperone or Music for All employee, Honor Ensemble members should refrain from entering the hotel room or vehicle of anyone not associated with Music for All. This includes taxis, Uber, Lyft or other transportation, public or private.

 

7.     Honor Ensemble members are expected to be in the supervision of Music for All at all times. Honor Ensemble members are permitted to visit with family or friends during meal breaks or social events with permission from their assigned chaperone. Permission will only be granted if the request is made in writing or in person by the member’s parent/guardian or the teacher of the member.

 

8.      Honor Ensemble members are not permitted to use public or private ride-sharing bicycles, scooters, or vehicles (i.e. Uber, Lime, etc.) during the festival.

 

9.     Hotel rooms should only be occupied by the assigned members of the specific room. Do not allow strangers or newly met friends into your room for any reason. Do not enter any hotel room except your own. Honor Ensemble members may socialize with other members of the festival in lobbies and other public areas. Always use your best judgment when interacting with new people.

 

10.  Honor Ensemble members must understand that the hotel is being used by guests not associated with Music for All or the festival. While in your room, the hallways, and navigating the hotel, members are expected to be courteous of all guests. Honor Ensemble members may only play their instrument in assigned music rooms, not in their hotel room.

 

11.  Honor Ensemble members are required to be in their assigned hotel room for all room checks. Any personal needs that require leaving your hotel room after room check must be arranged with a chaperone. Except for an emergency alarm (i.e. fire alarm), members may not leave their room for any reason after evening room check. Members must stay in their room until the morning departure time, to report to breakfast, as discussed with their assigned chaperone.

 

12.  Honor Ensemble members may not order food delivery to the hotel or hotel room for any reason without permission of a lead ensemble chaperone or Music for All staff. All meals and snacks are provided for Honor Ensemble members throughout the duration of the festival. Members arriving early or departing late will be given specific instructions for obtaining food before and/or after the scheduled festival.

 

13.  Honor Ensemble members are expected to use appropriate language at all times. Please refrain from the use of profanity during the festival.

 

14.  Honor Ensemble members are responsible for their personal equipment and items at all times. Members are expected to have a working instrument, concert attire, and all supplies needed to perform on their instrument including, but not limited to, mutes, extra reeds, valve oil, rosen, chalk stops, etc.

 

15.  Honor Ensemble members are expected to keep their hotel room clean and orderly. Any damage to your hotel room is the responsibility of the member and their family. If necessary, charges will be assessed after checkout.

 

16.  Members should not order movies or food from room service to their room. Any incurred charges will be the responsibility of the member and their family.

 

17.  Music for All, its chaperones, and its employees are not responsible for lost, stolen, or damaged personal items. It is recommended that personal instruments are covered on the family’s homeowners or renters’ insurance plan.

 

18.  Throughout the festival, members may be requested to assist with moving equipment and acting as stage hands. As a professional member of the ensemble, please assist when requested.

 

19.  Honor Ensemble members are expected to remain adaptable throughout the festival. There may be adjustments to the schedule or a change in plans. As professional members of the Honor Ensembles, please be understanding and positive during adjustments.

 

20.  Throughout the festival, Honor Ensemble members may interact with other groups or individuals outside Music for All’s direct authority who may be unsupervised and/or engaging in behavior that violates the Code of Conduct for Honor Ensemble members. Honor Ensemble members should uphold the expectations of integrity and professionalism as defined in this Code of Conduct.

 

 

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT AND ACCEPTANCE OF RESPONSIBILITY

My child, a member of the 2023 Honor Ensembles, and I acknowledge that we have reviewed the above referenced requirements and accept and agree to abide by said rules and conditions. It is further understood by us that any violation of this agreement, either as stated or as implied, may result in my child’s dismissal from the group and early transport home at my expense.

The honor ensembles are designed to be a residential experience based in the festival headquarters hotel in Indianapolis, IN. There are no commuter rates or packages available. Transportation to/from Indianapolis and parking at the hotel are NOT included in package costs. 

Honor Ensemble students may choose their housing preference from a variety of options. Students may room with other students, or with family members*. 

You may also choose the number of people in your room. The most popular option is for students to room with other students in a quad package (4 students per room). If you do not list roommate requests, you will be matched with other honor ensemble students. In order to have roommate requests granted, all parties must request one another. You don't need to know anyone else in order to select a quad option!

 All rooms have two double beds, and roll-aways are not permitted. Maximum capacity is four per room. Quad/Triple/Double determines the number of people in the hotel room. No single rooms will be offered for students due to supervision regulations.

*If family members choose to attend the festival but do not want to room with their student, they may choose a Friends & Family package at a later time. Family members who choose to room with their student will have meals and concert tickets included in the cost. Family members are not required to attend; each honor ensemble will have assigned chaperones.


CROSSOVER STUDENTS:
Members in both a Music for All Honor Ensemble and School Ensemble will only be released to your school ensemble for your school’s warm-up, performance and clinic. All Honor Ensemble Students will be housed as part of the Music for All Honor Ensemble Housing Block.
     *Students in both an honor ensemble and a Festival school ensemble receive one (1) Concert Audio Recording package of their Honor Ensemble performance. For an additional fee, students may purchase their school ensemble performance recording.

Honor Ensemble students need to be checked-in by 1pm on Thursday, March 30.

Depending on your your travel distance, some students will arrive the evening prior.