Information for Group Classes and Rehearsals

For starters, make sure that you read our Information for Students page. There is a lot of information that applies to everyone. It is especially imporant to familiarize yourself with the health and safety protocols.

Please arrive for groups on time. Try not to come earlier simce it is likely the room is occupied. Be ready to work. Instruments should be tuned and music should be organized. If another group is using the room, please wait outside until it is your group’s turn to come in. Please do not drop off children early for groups. Please come inside at the start time and exit at the end time. For groups, children must be signed in and out.

Bring your scripts, music, and anything else you need for your group. Make sure to keep everything organized in a bag.

If you are in a group music class, you must provide your own instrument and cables. The sound system is provided by Mike Risko Music. If you are in a musical, we provide you with a script. Make sure to bring your script each week. If you lose it, there is a fee to replace it.

Shows are scheduled for each group, this information is communicated to the group at sign up. Make sure you are available for the show before you sign up for the group or the musical. We invite our participants to invite guests to the group performances. Be on the look out for information regarding the group performances so you know how to proceed. Some shows are held at Mike Risko Music while others take place in local venues. The location will determine whether there are fees associated with guests at the entry. This info will also tell you how many guests you are entitled to bring. This info will be provided to you before the show.

In the event of bad weather, we will try to add on time or make up the group if we can. We may offer a vritual meeting instead or send home asynchronous work. If there is bad weather, we will send an email with next steps.

There are no makeups for group classes and rehearsals but you can call and ask for a virtual link if you are going to miss your group. This is a great way to observe the class for the day and familiarize yourself with any new material.