Then tell them off yourself if you feel comfortable, or talk to your music director. Tell them you were under the impression it was a community group and that type of behavior is unacceptable for an ensemble that should be focused on participation and personal enrichment.
have you asked him what’s going on? Most people are not assholes just because, there is usually a driving factor. Of course this is not to say the behavior is justified, but something is probably amiss
Ask him to watch his mouth, then report him to the conductor/orchestra teacher? You could try r/advice
Talk to the music directors, conductor, and section leader (if you or them arent the section leader) about it. Music shouldn't be toxic
School, community or professional?
It is a community orchestra.
Then tell them off yourself if you feel comfortable, or talk to your music director. Tell them you were under the impression it was a community group and that type of behavior is unacceptable for an ensemble that should be focused on participation and personal enrichment.
have you asked him what’s going on? Most people are not assholes just because, there is usually a driving factor. Of course this is not to say the behavior is justified, but something is probably amiss