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. Every member is very important to the performance and must know what is going on.
Music is very expensive.
If you don't keep it in good condition, it will be your responsibility to replace it. Those who are not keeping up with the group will be pulled out for remedial work, which will be checked daily by the band directors. Practice Records are due each Monday during your class period. Points will be deducted from your report card grade if these are not handed in on time. A copy of the Practice Record is included in this handbook.