You are winners only if you rehearse like winners.

                 HOW TO EXHIBIT “PRIDE”

·         Be the first, never the last, to rehearsals.

·        Always have the needed and required rehearsal equipment.

·         Wear appropriate rehearsal attire – proper shoes, shorts, etc.

·         Demonstrate desire, spirit and enthusiasm for learning, working, and contributing.

·         Be one of those students who is always there, and can always be counted on.

·         Prepare and master your part of the performance in advance of rehearsal. Ask for help if necessary… we want you to succeed!

·         Believe that “Doing your very best is what is needed to succeed.”

·         Refrain from making comments or carrying on a conversation during a rehearsal.

·         Maintain eye contact with Instructor or Officer in Charge.

·         Use “High-Intensity Listening.”

·        Stop immediately when cut-off is given or move is completed.

·         Exhibit enthusiasm for practice and understand the need for repetition.

·         If you experience failure, analyze it and make a plan to improve and succeed the next time.

·         Turn work into play! Enjoy rehearsing whether it is hot, cold, or rainy.

·         Try to learn something new every day.

·        Remember: “The Band will only be as good as my attitude and my contribution.”

·         Be humble in your success. Demonstrate class in all situations.

·         Prepare for the next rehearsal.

·         Always give 100%. Don’t waste time and energy by being the cause of, or contributing to unproductive rehearsals.

Tardiness, early dismissals, and/or absences must be approved. The student’s performing status and grade will reflect any conflict in this area.    The Band will try to do what is fair for all students.  Our consideration of these absences is given as a courtesy.  Sports are a worthwhile endeavor and the Band endorses its full support to the Athletic Department.  SEE BAND CAMP RULES FOR EXCUSED AND UNEXCUSED ABSENCES.

INTEGRITY OF OUR PROGRAM
WHAT ARE ALTERNATES???
Marching Band
Mondays, Tuesdays, and Thursdays
 
                 3:15 PM - 5:30 PM
Competition weeks will require Wednesdays from 3:15 PM - 5:00 PM
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PLEASE NOTE:
 
IF YOU MISS A THURSDAY PRACTICE YOU WILL NOT BE ABLE TO PERFORM ON FRIDAY NIGHT!!!!!!

Rehearsals

Examples of Unexcused Absenses:
 

§         Work

§        Going out of town

§         Church events (schedule is open to accommodate people on Wednesday and Sunday nights)

§         Non-emergency doctor or dentist appointments.  These should be scheduled around band events

§         Shopping or hair appointments

§        Beauty contests/talent shows outside of school

§         Claiming someone “made you late”

§        Rock concerts

§         Other school and after school related activities (unless arrangements have already been made between the band director and coach/sponsor)

EXAMPLES OF EXCUSED ABSENCES:

 

§         Extreme illness

§        Sudden emergencies

§         Death in the family

 

*Unforeseen events may arise, so these will be dealt with on an individual basis by the director.