Ten Rules of Concert Etiquette for Adults from The National Association for Music Education

1. Refrain from talking or whispering2. Refrain from unwrapping candy wrappers during the performance3. Turn off pagers, cell phones, and watch alarms4. Please do not wave to your child during the concert -- they need to focus so they can perform their best :)6. Please do not be walking in the aisles (performers are using them)7. Do not leave as soon as your child’s portion of the concert is over8. Applaud at appropriate times9. Do not leave the gymatorium during the music10. Go to the concert expecting the best

The Six Rules of how to Behave at a Concert for Students

From The National Association for Music Education

1. Listen carefully to the performance - they’ve worked really hard2. The musicians are making the music - you just listen

3. Silence cell phones (they should be anyway!)4. We PROMISE you won’t be bored

5. Applaud when the piece is over - watch the director’s hands6. Come to the concert with a positive attitude and enjoy!