Instructions

Instructions for Program Participants

Why so many instructions?

	*to get the most out of the program you must be prepared*
	*it provides you a checklist including things you may not have considered*
	*it greatly reduces our administrative burden when all the paperwork is in order, and we then have more time to work on creating a great program*
	*when people are disappointed we have to do a lot of exta work to deal with it, and again we would rather spend the time working on the program*

Send in your information sheet by Friday, May 16th. And Please:

	*don't send it late; if we don't have it we will guess at your schedule and you may be diappointed.*
	don't send a letter or email or tell us in the phone . SEND THE SHEET. Letters, emails and scraps of paper with phone conversations may not wind up in the right folder, and the information gets lost
	*if you say "I'll tell you later", then make sure you do tell us later.*

Make sure we know your playing, so we can place you in suitable groups.

	*if you are new, we must have a tape, CD or audition.*
	*if your playing has substantially improved, send us a recording. We don't want to underplace you.*
	*we have no way to hear MP3 and midi formats -- stick to ordinary CD's and tapes .*

Acquire and bring music for everything you are assigned to.

	*if you have trouble finding the music, call us.*
	*number the measures -- not everyone has the same edition; you don't want to waste group time finding what measure to start over on. Numbering instructions*
	*put your name on all your parts and scores.*
	*bring your part to every group.*
	*help your groups by bringing the other parts and a score; if someone forgets theirs you will save the group much time.*

Practice your music

	*others in the group are counting on you to know your part (do your best, we know you are not perfect; but an appropriate amount of practicing will do wonders ).*
	*get a CD of the work and listen to it while you read the score*

Check in on time

	*arrange transportation early -- Summertrios does not arrange transportation*
	*plan your schedule so you do not have conflicts for on-time check in; we do not have staff to man registration past 5p.m.*
	Summertrios cannot honor requests for specific dormitory rooms. Our administrative efforts are focused on creating the best musical program we can; we cannot afford the extra administrative costs of accommodating individual requests. (Note: If you have a physical problem -- can't climb stairs,must be next to bathroom, etc. we will accommodate that.)

Do not leave early -- plan your time so you can stay to the end.

	*early leavetakers leave their scheduled groups without a player*
	*the participants who are performing need your support in attending the concert*

Suggested things to bring

	*all music as per above*
	*metronome*
	*music stand and light*
	*tuner*
	*extra strings; reeds*
	*recorder, batteries*
	*soap, shampoo, toothpaste*
	*fan, extension cord*
	*laundry soap*
	bahtrobe, slippers, shower shoes you will receive sheets, pillows, blankets, towels (of a sort)
	*towels, bedspread*
	*friendly attitude, patience, warm heart*