DPYO Forms & Information
Logistics
DPYO – Schedule 25-26 – updated 9.3.25
Jackrabbit Portal for members: Registration & tuition payments
2025 – 2026 Handbook for Participatory Programs
For more information about the DPYO conductor, check out the ‘About Us’ page for DPYO.
Attendance Policy and How to Submit an Absence
A guiding principle of all our participatory programs is that extraordinary dedication is essential to achieving excellence. Members are expected to be present at all rehearsals, classes, and performances. The success of our concerts depends on 100% attendance at all rehearsals and preparation for each rehearsal outside of class time. At the start of the season, please mark rehearsals and performance dates in your calendar.
The following attendance guidelines will be enforced:
- A maximum of two unexcused absences per semester for emergencies and unavoidable conflicts.
- A semester is defined as:
- First semester – September through December
- Second semester – January through May
- A semester is defined as:
- Excessive unexcused absences or early dismissals will result in a meeting with your authorized adult to discuss the situation, and possible reassignment or dismissal from the program, at the discretion of the program director or conductor.
- For clarification, examples of excused absences would be the following:
- Family emergencies, e.g. births, deaths.
- School music and dance programs and performances.
You must submit your absence on Jackrabbit at least two weeks in advance of any absence, except for illness. Even when absent due to illness, submit an absence and include your reason. Absences without prior notice will be considered unexcused.
- Login to Jackrabbit’s Parent Portal here to submit an absence: Dayton Performing Arts Alliance Parent Portal
- After logging in, go to the student record in the Parent Portal by clicking the student name or click the three lines on the top right of the screen.
- Click ‘Absences’ and click ‘Schedule Absences’ and select the date(s) and the reason for the absence. Submit.
- Submitting your absence this way will automatically update Jackrabbit on our end and will notify conductors and staff via email.
Campout 2026
You must complete two Camp Kern specific forms by Sunday, September 28.
- Complete this required form for Camp Kern: Camp Kern Registration Form
- Download and complete the Medical Authorization form
- Submit the Medical Authorization form here: https://daytonphilharmonic.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/LCEFILESHARE/EoxuRupwZr5Gnn6i6IsB7AIBZaPI5Gv4SqSI0QeJxSNPKw
- If you have any troubles, please email [email protected]
- Submit the Medical Authorization form here: https://daytonphilharmonic.sharepoint.com/:f:/s/LCEFILESHARE/EoxuRupwZr5Gnn6i6IsB7AIBZaPI5Gv4SqSI0QeJxSNPKw
Merchandise
Merchandise will be updated in the Fall
Financial Assistance
2025 Financial Assistance Information
Volunteering Links
Volunteering opportunities will be updated at a later time
Weather Policies
- DPYO Rehearsals are not cancelled for winter weather-related reasons unless there is a Level 3 snow emergency declared in Dayton or the location of the rehearsal.
- If there is a Level 3 snow emergency declared in your area, but not in Dayton, do not drive. You are excused from rehearsal.
- If roads are hazardous, parents may elect to keep their DPYO member home.
- If roads are in questionable condition, late arrivals will be excused, but we recommend departing for rehearsal earlier.
- DPYO concerts are cancelled ONLY by the decision of DPAA management.
Additional Performance Opportunities
If you are a member of an existing chamber group (string quartet, trio, etc.) and are interested in being called from time to time for an occasional performance opportunity, please have one person from your group send Engagement Programs Manager with the names of the chamber ensemble’s members.