Participation in all rehearsals for each concert set is expected.  We do understand that occasionally an illness or family emergency arises. In such cases, please notify the Artistic Director and Personnel Manager as soon as possible.  In all other cases, your commitment to attending all rehearsals is required as a member of the Willamette Valley Symphony.

Excused/Unexcused Absences

• Excused absences are requested absences made in advance of concert sets for planned trips, work conflicts, medical procedures, and other valid reasons. Proper notification needs to be given.
• Excused absences are also unanticipated absences due to family emergencies, illness, unavoidable work conflict, or other valid reasons. Proper notification needs to be given.
• Unexcused absences are not acceptable.
• If more than 2 rehearsals are to be missed, the conductor reserves the right to ask the musician to step out of the concert.
• Covid/Illness Guidelines for WVS Musicians PDF

Important Musician and Rehearsal Information

Listening to good recordings of works is one of the best ways to learn a new piece of music. Players are encouraged to obtain recordings for reference purposes and to enrich their personal music libraries. Most pieces can be purchased and downloaded through iTunes, Amazon, Classical Archives, and many other retailers. YouTube can also be an excellent resource.