DAILY
RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR BAND STUDENTS
The
following is the guideline to a successful rehearsal. These guidelines should
be considered rules.
·
Enter
the rehearsal hall in a quiet, courteous, and orderly manner.
·
Quickly
get your instrument and music and take your seat.
·
A
student will be considered tardy if they are not in their seat, ready to
rehearse at the end of the passing period.
·
Students
will check the chalkboard for the agenda and put their method books and music
in the order of the agenda.
·
Concert
attention will be observed when the director steps on the podium and no
further talking will be permitted.
·
Students
will not play instruments without permission.
·
Students
will not play other student's instruments. This includes percussion and
district owned instruments.
·
Band
members should have the following for every rehearsal:
o
INSTRUMENT
with the necessary accessories.
o
ALL
MUSIC
o
PENCIL
·
All
schoolbooks, horn cases, and equipment not needed for the rehearsal should be
left in the instrument storage shelf or bookshelves.
·
Good
posture is of great importance at all times.
·
Music
stands are for music. Do not lean on them.
·
If
it becomes necessary to take your instrument to a repair shop, please remember
to bring a note from home, your mouthpiece and music. There is always a strong
possibility that we might provide a temporary instrument.
·
When
class is over, quietly remain in your seat until you are dismissed. The
Teacher will dismiss the rehearsal, not the bell!
·
The
band directors will check the horn and book slots daily to make sure every one
has taken their instrument and music home to practice. It is, of course,
impossible to practice at home if your instrument is sitting in the band hall
overnight. THERE SHOULD NEVER BE A CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE YOUR INSTRUMENT
SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE BAND ROOM OR IN YOUR CLASSROOM!
Students
who do not bring their instruments to school will have points deducted from
their participation grade, lose chair ranking, and will endanger their band
ranking. They will sign the “I Forgot My” log and do a written assignment
during class. There will be no teacher reminder of this rule.
After School Rehearsal Procedures
·
After-school
Rehearsals: All after-school rehearsals are from 2:45-4:30 or later. These
extra rehearsals may be scheduled as needed before concerts, and are planned
well in advance. The
attendance policy will be enforced in the event a student misses an
after-school rehearsal. These rehearsals will be scheduled as needed.
Students will be notified two weeks in advance of an upcoming rehearsal.
SHOW CHOIR
Show Choir
is a performance group which combines singing and dancing.
Students
will learn to read and write music, and therefore need their music folder and
pencil everyday. Students
will be responsible for practicing their music at home and turning in weekly
practice logs, signed by a parent. Students
in this ensemble need to be committed to the performance group.
Everyone
in the group relies on each individual, so everyone needs to do their job.
This
includes good attendance both in school and at rehearsals and performances
outside the school day.
DAILY
RULES AND PROCEDURES FOR SHOW CHOIR STUDENTS
The
following is the guideline to a successful rehearsal. These guidelines should
be considered rules.
·
Enter
the rehearsal hall in a quiet, courteous, and orderly manner.
·
Quickly
get your music and chair and sit in assigned seat
·
A
student will be considered tardy if they are not in their seat, ready to
rehearse at the end of the passing period.
·
Students
will check the chalkboard for the agenda and put their music in the order of
the agenda.
·
Students
will be SILENT while leaders guide in stretches and breathing exercises
·
Concert
attention will be observed when the director steps on the podium and no
further talking will be permitted.
·
Students
will not play on instruments. This includes percussion and district owned
instruments.
·
Band
members should have the following for every rehearsal:
o
ALL
MUSIC
o
PENCIL
·
All
schoolbooks and equipment not needed for the rehearsal should be left in the
instrument storage shelves, outside or at the back wall, away from dancing area
·
Good
posture is of great importance at all times.
·
Music
stands are for music. Do not lean on them.
·
When
class is over, quietly remain in your seat until you are dismissed. The
teacher will dismiss the rehearsal, not the bell!
·
When
you go home, you practice and record your minutes on your weekly practice card.
Students
who do not bring their music and supplies to school will have points deducted
from their participation grade, lose chair ranking, and will endanger their
ability to audition for solos and honor groups.
They
will sign the “I Forgot My” log and do a written assignment during class.
There will be no teacher reminder of this rule.
After School Rehearsal Procedures
·
After-school
Rehearsals: All after-school rehearsals are from 2:45-4:30 or later. These
extra rehearsals may be scheduled as needed before concerts, and are planned
well in advance. The
attendance policy will be enforced in the event a student misses an
after-school rehearsal. These rehearsals will be scheduled as needed.