Being a member of Western Sydney Youth Orchestra is a serious commitment. The maximum unexplained absences allowed for Western Sydney Youth Orchestra is 3 per semester. The final 2 rehearsals before a concert are compulsory, and members who miss these rehearsals may be asked to sit out of the performance unless specific approval is given by a SYO Staff Member. Brass, Woodwind and Percussion players may be asked to find another musician of an equivalent standard to cover for them in the event of an absence.

If you have any known absences, you must fill out an Absence Form for each date. If you are absent or running late on the day, please text your ensemble phone number found in SYOnline.