If you must miss a rehearsal, you need to let me know ahead of time, secure a competent sub, and get the music to the sub. There can be no excuse for not showing up without calling or emailing me, finding a sub, and making sure the music makes it to rehearsal. Students who violate this rule will have their final grades lowered accordingly. Any student who misses a concert automatically fails for the semester. Sectionals should be held regularly, and arranged by section leaders.
Sectionals are only useful if everyone attends.
Problems with sectional attendance should be reported to the director. Preparation of individual parts, bringing necessary mutes and equipment to rehearsals, and being ready to play on time are all factored into the final grade.