All percussion instruments are under the supervision of the Percussion Studio and the Director of Bands. Lending of any percussion instrument can be enabled only with official written permission from the Department of Music. The EKU Bands are regularly asked and required to perform at functions which are off-campus. When distance and feasibility prohibit the use of student-owned vehicles, transportation will be provided by the university at no cost to the student. In such cases, the itinerary for tour events will be distributed in advance, and departure points and times will be provided.
Any itinerary is of a critical nature.
Any student or group of students responsible for delays will be penalized a minimum of one letter grade and a maximum of three letter grades. When distance prohibits one-day trips, adequate transportation will provided at no expense to the student. A meal allowance will be issued based on university policy. It is advisable that all members of the EKU Bands realize that they are members of one of the most visible and formal organizations on campus. As members of our ensembles, they serve as ambassadors of the Department of Music, College of Arts and Sciences and the entire university.