All-State Orchestra 

Student Expectations and Code of Conduct 

All rules and guidelines below are in accordance with the All-State Student Code of Conduct prescribed by the Missouri Music Educators Association and MSHSAA. 

The rules outlined in this document are non-negotiable. Parents and Directors of Students not meeting expectations will be contacted and students will be sent home. 

 

Code of Conduct

  1. All-State is covered by rules governing the Missouri State High School Activities Association. School rules apply to your conduct while at All-State. APPROPRIATE BEHAVIOR IS EXPECTED AT ALL TIMES.
  2.  NO CONSUMPTION OR POSSESSION OF ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES, DRUGS OR CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES WILL BE TOLERATED. State law has a bearing on this. Any student found in violation will be sent home immediately. Those using prescribed drugs from their physician must inform the All-State chaperone in charge. 
  3. “It is understood by students, their parents/guardians, directors and principals that any infraction of the Rule of Conduct constitutes grounds for the student’s dismissal from the All-State Orchestra activities by the All State Orchestra Coordinator of MoASTA. Any student dismissed from an All-State group will not be permitted to return home on their [own] accord. Their parent or guardian must come to pick them up immediately. It is further understood that any All-State student dismissed by the All-State Orchestra coordinator will not be eligible for any All-State honor group the following year.” 

 

Student Expectations – If you are questioning an expectation, you need to consult a chaperone

  1. All-State Orchestra members must attend all scheduled rehearsals. 
    • All rehearsals will BEGIN ON TIME. 
    • Arrive EARLY, with your music stand, instrument, pencil and music. 
    • You must be ready to check tuning at starting time. 
    • If you are a member of an ensemble, from your own school, performing during the MMEA conference, you will be excused from rehearsals up to one hour before your performance, and will be expected back 30 minutes after the concert. Please tell Ms. Veile, the ASO coordinator, if this applies to you. 
    • All-State Orchestra members may not miss rehearsal for ANY REASON other than a school performance (this includes the sight-singing bee)
  2. Be respectful and responsible in the hotel.
    • You are responsible for keeping your room in the same condition as when you checked in
    • Remain reasonably quiet at all times in the hotel. 
      • Audio devices (TV, radio, phones, etc) must be played at low levels. 
    • You are NOT ALLOWED to leave the property for any reason or at any time before the concert on Saturday. 
      • Students are not allowed to leave the property to participate in school activities at their own or other schools while at the MMEA conference. 
      • In cases of emergency, permission must be obtained from a chaperone. 
    • Adhere to curfew, room check, and lights out times. 
      • IT IS IMPOSSIBLE TO PERFORM WELL IF YOU ARE EXHAUSTED!
      • A curfew, room check, and lights out times will be announced at rehearsals. 
      • Do not leave rooms after room check. 
      • Stay off of balconies. Being on balconies after curfew is considered being out of your room.
    •  You are free to visit with friends from other rooms in common areas but no rooming assignments will be changed.
    • Students are not to be in hotel rooms other than their own.
    • Hotel rooms must be locked at all times. Be sure to check it each time you leave your room.
    • Students are not to charge anything (meals, phone calls, room service, movies, etc.) to any All-State room. 
    • Entertainment and snacks are available at your own expense.
  3. Each individual is responsible for their own personal property and possessions. MoASTA, MMEA and/or Margaritaville Resort assume no responsibility for any loss or damages to musical instruments 

 

Perform to the best of your ability and beyond, sleep as much as possible, always use good judgment, and have a great time!