SYMPHONIC/CONCERT/CADET BAND
1. SECTION REHEARSALS OR FULL GROUP REHEARSALS: These are scheduled, after school, one day per week. If a student misses a sectional and does NOT make it up, a zero will be recorded (which average to approximately 20 points per absence of the six weeks grade). ALL absences can be made-up. EXCUSED absences (i.e., doctor's appointment, family emergency, and illness) must have a written note from the student's parent/guardian and make-up completed within one week of return. UNEXCUSED absences are made-up twice. A schedule for make-ups will need to be arranged by the student with a band director.
2. TAPE TESTING: Tape testing may be utilized during the semester. Daily tape testing will be done at school; weekly testing will be done by the student at home. If the student does not have access to a cassette recorder, he may use one at the school. Tapes will be graded 90-100. Anything less than 90 will be retaped. If a tape assignment is less than 90, the student should tape the assignment again (or as many times as necessary until passed). Any assignment which is not passed by the end of the six weeks (or turned-in) will be recorded as a zero. Once a test is passed, credit (90-100) will be given. (Remember, all tests must be passed by the end of the six weeks in order to receive credit.)
3. HONOR BAND MEMBERS: are attentive without talking, not disruptive, play on instruments at proper times, always have horn (working properly), music, pencil, extra good reeds, sticks (percussion), mouthpieces and are never tardy.
4. ABSENCE FROM PERFORMANCE: Performances count 25% of the six weeks average. Absences can be excused with no penalty if the absence is due to a family emergency or serious illness. Other excuses cannot be accepted. The student will also be removed from the band on a temporary (or possibly permanent) basis. This is the most serious infraction since a band depends upon every individual to carry his portion of the load and support the entire group. (Absence due to No Pass/No Play is excused. HOWEVER, students who fail a subject at the six weeks should always check with the Band Director to see if he is eligible----restrictions do NOT apply in all cases.)
5. SOLO CONTEST: All students are expected to prepare a solo. Students have the option of performing at the Solo Contest for a medal or performing in class. Ineligible students must perform in class.