Concert Etiquette

Front

What is the purpose of concert etiquette?

Back

We want to sound AND look professional in the audience and onstage

Front

True or false: Dressing up for the concert is optional: it really doesn't matter what you wear, according to the director.

Back

False!

Front

Why should bands backstage be silent?

Back

The audience can still hear you!!

Front

True or false: I can goof around backstage and push people into curtains; it's just having fun.

Back

False!

Front

What is the correct way to enter the stage?

Back

Walk silently with instrument in one hand and music in the other. Know where you are going and go directly to seat.

Front

What should you as a performer do if you forget where to go?

Back

Ask a band member first, then ask the director

Front

True or false: Talking onstage after you perform a song is appropriate.

Back

False!

Front

Why should bands keep their focus on the director while they perform onstage?

Back

To follow the director's tempo and stay together, to ease nervousness by focusing on the director, not the audience, and to help remember dynamic cues, breathing phrases, and when to make entrances and cutoffs.

Front

What is something you should NOT do while performing onstage?

Back

Chew gum, don't look at the director, have your phone in your pocket and have poor playing posture.

Front

What should the band do if the wrong song starts playing or there is a technical difficulty?

Back

Remain calm and professional and keep moving forward with the show!