Frequently Asked Questions

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Your music director will email you on February 15th with an acceptance into their ensemble. This person will be your primary contact throughout your BAY Winds experience.

• Symphonic Winds – Mrs. DeDon – devinwchamberlin@gmail.com
• Wind Ensemble – Dr. McCutchen – mccutchen@usf.edu

USF School of Music

3755 USF Holly Drive | MUS 101

Tampa, FL 33260

Students may arrive 15 minutes before rehearsal to allow for a smooth start to each session. Please note that USF students have classes in both the Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (IRH) and Choral Rehearsal Hall (CRH) until 5:45 PM. If you arrive early, you are welcome to use an available practice room on the first floor until rehearsal begins.

Parking is available in the designated school lot. Please follow posted signs and directions provided by USF's parking authority. Tuition does not include parking at the university.

Check-in will take place at the main entrance/lobby area of the USF School of Music with our parent volunteer, Mrs. Jeanne Herdocia. At check-in, students will:

• Confirm registration 
• Confirm tuition payment or receive a QR code to complete tuition 
• Be directed to their rehearsal space

After check-in, students will proceed directly to their assigned rehearsal space:

• Symphonic Winds – Mrs. DeDon – Choral Rehearsal Hall (CRH)
• Wind Ensemble – Dr. McCutchen – Instrumental Rehearsal Hall (IRH)

Parents are welcome to stay briefly for check-in at the lobby, and may either wait in the lobby or return at the conclusion of rehearsal to pick their child up at 8pm. Due to space limitations, rehearsals are open only to enrolled BAY Winds students, BAY Winds staff, volunteers, and USF faculty.

• Their instrument (in good working condition)
• Reeds (at least 3 playable reeds for woodwinds)
• All required accessories (ligature, cork grease, valve oil, sticks/mallets, etc.)
• Pencil 
• Music & folder
• Water bottle

Comfortable, school-appropriate clothing. Formal attire is not required unless otherwise specified. 

Please complete the Absence Form below.

Anyone who will be over the age of 3 years old and occupying their own seat will need a ticket. Click the link below on information to the concert and to secure your tickets to the final event.