“True musicians perform with relentless commitment to excellence and with deep reverence for the art.”  - Rich Munro

“For the privilege of playing classical repertoire, classical musicians are duty bound to passionately and flawlessly perform according to the composers' intent. A Composer's legacy completely relies on musicians to carry their passion and genius to future generations, thus keeping their work immortal."  - Rich Munro

"Classical musicians desecrate their own artistic gift, a composer's music is siphoned of life, and the composer's efforts are mocked when musicians fail to fulfill their duty. When musicians fulfill their duty of flawlessly delivering composer-centered and passionate performance, the composer's struggles are validated and their genius is re-affirmed."  - Rich Munro

Musician Expectations

1.     Positive attitude. Remember, group rehearsals are about the group, not the individual.

2.     Professional behavior (e.g. Utah Symphony; no consumables in rehearsals and performances.)

3.     Respect rehearsals and performances by focusing on improving performance. 

4.     Silence after cutoffs. Remember that we perform the way we rehearse.

5.     Respect Peers, showing good manners and genuinely considering other’s ideas.

6.     Respect Composer. Make only educated and well-analyzed judgments of repertoire.

7.     Respect Director. Always follow the conductor. All repertoire and methods have a purpose – which will

        not always be obvious.

8.     On-task rehearsal comments. That is, music performance-based, brief, and respectful.

9.     Materially prepared. This includes a playable and complete instrument, complete folder, and a

        sharpened pencil. Mark areas in music that need special attention.

10.   Musically prepared. Master rhythms and notes at home, so that group rehearsals can refine long-range

        tasks such as intonation, balance, and interpretation.

11.   Perfect posture & positioning when playing instrument.

     12.   Master music by the deadlines set by the Director and Section Leader.