Unexcused absences or frequent tardiness will lower your grade. We request that 2 weeks prior to a performance no rehearsal is to be missed, no excuses except family emergencies. The student will not be allowed to perform with the band and as a result they will receive a failing grade for that 6 weeks. This is why we hand out activity calendars at the beginning of each year. Excused absences must have a note from your parent at least 2 weeks in advance.
Class begins three minutes after the tardy bell rings.
This means that you are in your seat with your instrument, a music stand, your music, your breathing bag and tube, and a pencil warming up for the day's rehearsal. Make sure you have extra reeds, mutes, oil, etc. During warm-up time percussionists will be setting up all needed equipment for the rehearsal and studying your music quietly. Talking will not be tolerated during a rehearsal. Whether or not the director is directing information to you, you should pay attention because in some way it applies to you.