Audience
etiquette or manners are based upon respect for the performers and for
other listeners in the audience. They are nothing more than expressions
of common courtesy. All audience members are encouraged to follow some well established standards for formal concert behavior such as:
Ø Refrain from talking during the performance.
Ø Remain
seated for the entire concert if at all possible. If it is absolutely
necessary to do so, move only between selections and exit at the nearest
door.
Ø Wait to re-enter the auditorium until the performing group is finished.
Ø Avoid calling out individual choir member’s names.
Ø Applause
is welcomed, but whistling, cheering, and calling out individual
performers names is considered inappropriate for a formal concert. A
good rule of thumb is to wait until the conductor lowers his or her
hands to indicate the completion of the selection or work to applaud the
performance.
Ø Please
eliminate disruptions by turning off all electronic devices (such as
pagers and cell phones) and removing small children who are crying,
making loud noises, or speaking loudly.
Ø Students
are not permitted to leave until the end of the concert and are
expected to observe all performing groups. This is part of the
educational process.
