Frequently Asked Questions: This page contains answers to common questions of students and parents.

1. How much should my band student be practicing?
2. What happens if my child doesn't practice?
3. Does my child have to attend their night-time concert?
4. What is the dress code for all concerts?

How much should my band student be practicing?

All students enrolled in the band program at Van Wyck should be practicing a 
minimum of 150 minutes per week, which can be broken down into 25 minutes 
each day for 6 days a week.

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What happens if my child doesn't practice?

The number of minutes each student practices correlates to a practice grade 
which is a part of their overall grade each quarter.  In other words, if a 
student does not practice, it is reflected in their grade.

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Does my child have to attend their night-time concert?

Concert attendance is part of their grade.  The concert dates for the entire 
year were distributed in the first week of school.  If there is a problem 
with a concert date, please call Mrs. Hershman as soon as possible.

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What is the dress code for all concerts?

Students are required to wear the following for all concerts:  white on top, 
(nice tops) - no tank tops, no spaghetti straps, no tube or strapless tops.  
Black FLOOR LENGTH skirts or pants on the bottom.  No jeans, sweat pants or 
wind pants.  Black shoes.

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