Graduation 2024

5/21/2024 2:31 pm

Good afternoon!  Final info for graduation performance...

Orchestra Graduation Performance TOMORROW: Details/Updates...

Who: Required for all students who auditioned into 2024-25 Sinfonia or Chamber Orchestra 

What to Wear: Semi-formal/business casual/Sunday best...Collared shirts and pants, dresses, skirt or pant and blouse, etc.  Light materials and colors recommended to stay cool.  No concert black, no jeans, no athletic shoes, no shorts.  Look nice but stay cool, and make sure everything is appropriate for being up on stage.  

When: Tomorrow, Wednesday, 5/22: Be at the gate for 5:30 pm entry (see map/read below); 5:40 sound check; 6:45 prelude music; estimated ending around 9:30 pm (we play during ceremony and a recessional at the end)

Where: Ameris Bank Amphitheatre- see map attached

1. If driving, students should park in lot C (same as graduate parking) off of Maxwell Rd. 
2. If being dropped off (recommended especially for large instruments), your best bet is to pull into the Faculty/VIP parking off of Encore Pkwy.  If it's being monitored that early, tell them you're dropping off for the orchestra- do not park in this lot, though.  Drop off only.  That will get you to a closer gate or the loading dock for entry with instruments.  
3. Water will be provided backstage.  You cannot bring in food or drink.  
4. Highly recommended to eat before coming.  You will have a short time after soundcheck to visit the concession stands before we have to be back in seats.  
5. The ceremony (including our music) will be live streamed again this year.  Keep an eye out for a link from Principal Jones. 
6. After the ceremony: Students can hang back with me in a central location until they've made contact with their ride and know where they are being picked up.  The traffic flow can get a little hectic afterwards, so this is recommended.  If you can't find your ride or are having any issues, contact Mr. Cummings (see below). 
7. I can be reached via Remind (being phased out for next year, FYI), GroupMe direct message (new- replacing Remind), or my Google Voice # ‪(404) 855-1083‬. 
8. For students and parents: Link to join the GroupMe Milton Orchestra Announcements: https://groupme.com/join_group/100923734/TWgx7VKQ .  This is a general announcements group- replies are not possible except through direct message.  We can create separate student ensemble groups for next year that allow conversation.