Code of Conduct (Directors are strongly encouraged to read the Code of Conduct to all students who are participating in SCVA
festivals.)
A choral music festival sponsored by the Southern California Vocal
Association provides the opportunity for a satisfying experience in listening as
well as in performing. These rules are designed to encourage concert
behavior in which everyone may take pride. They are not meant to stifle
enthusiasm or to detract from the enjoyment of a festival.
- Each student is a guest of the host school and will follow the rules of
that school. He/she will not leave the auditorium without permission
of their director.
- Each student will be seated with his choir prior to the opening of the
festival and will remain in his place until its conclusion. Personal
needs must be satisfied before the concert begins.
- A courteous listener will sit up in his seat and will refrain from
talking, chewing gum, eating, combing hair, applying make-up or doing
homework.
- Applause at the proper time is encouraged. However, activities such
as standing, shouting and whistling are obviously inappropriate in a concert
hall. Adjudicators may downgrade any performing group that displays
poor concert behavior, or may withhold adjudication for obviously disruptive
conduct.
- California State Law prohibits smoking on school grounds.