Orchestra Policies

Music Director Eric Hansen usually has an informal audition for new players.

Share about Prometheus with musician friends — we usually need string players and sometimes have wind vacancies.

New members may be asked to enroll in Merritt College Music 30 — a formality that helps Prometheus retain rehearsal space. No fee is required. A Board member or Eric Hansen will walk you through it.

Minors are welcome. See the website for our protective policies.

Member contributions are essential to cover venue, salary, music rental, and other costs.

$200 each Fall semester and each Spring semester. If you can contribute more, that will help the orchestra afford our wonderful new concert venue.

$80 per concert for members not playing all concerts. Guest players are exempt.

Pay via the website, or give a paper check to Treasurer Richard Trevor (bass).

Tell your section leader. Wind players: please find a substitute.

Each section is responsible for handling vacancies or augmented instrumentation.

Arrive and leave on time. Limit talking to pianissimo. Do not play while Eric works with others.

Please refrain — fellow musicians may have allergies or sensitivities.

If you or another musician or audience member is hurt, or if you see a safety risk, tell a Board member immediately.

Mondays, including holidays — except summer break and two weeks in winter.

Arrive 6:55 pm to help set up. Tune at 7:15 pm. Takedown at 9:45 pm.

Some rehearsals start later (arrive 7:30 pm / tune 7:50 pm) — check the website weekly.

Wednesday before the concert at the concert venue. Tune at 7:15 pm.

1:30 pm, with a generous break before the 3:00 pm concert.

Merritt College, Building P, Room P307. Parking is free this season.

Always check the website — bad weather or other issues may affect the location.

Check the website to confirm whether you need to attend.

Print your part before the first rehearsal for each set — use the links under Download Music on the website.

When music is not in the public domain, rented parts will be distributed. They must be returned at the concert.

Mark Eric’s edits promptly. Number the bars if your part has no bar numbers.

Website → “For Members” tab → “Members Only” page

For internal use only. Contact Karl Sevareid or another member for the password.

Use the link on that page to send updates to the Roster Coordinator.

Invite friends, family, neighbors, and colleagues. Add their emails to the Mailing List on the website. Share on Facebook.

2026-2027 Season: Check the Home page or click on the concert date in the Calendar on the Rehearsal Schedule page.

Bring a battery-powered stand light if you feel you need one. The venue provides stands. Put cases backstage.

After warmup and break, Eric Hansen gives a talk for the audience at 2:40 pm.

Women — black dress or pants. Men — black tux or suit, white shirt and bow tie or tie, or black shirt.

Everyone contributes. Ask a Board member (listed below) for ideas that match what you enjoy doing.

Give more than requested if you can — many members do! All donations are tax-deductible to the extent of the law.

Your employer may offer matching grants. Suggest any other grant sources you know of.

Donate needed items or a service. Contact Richard Trevor or Sandy Roadcap to arrange.

Consider purchasing an ad or tribute in our concert program. See the website for details.