Glen Allen High School Band Rules and Procedures, 2016-17 Students will be allowed to participate in band when both student and parent/guardian have reviewed, signed, and returned the signature page of this document. These rules are minimum standards for participation in a quality music program. The safety of all band members is of primary concern, but no student action should interfere with the education and well-being of the other members of the group. The Henrico County Student Code of Conduct is used as a minimum standard of behavior. Please review it prior to signing these rules. http://henricoschools.us/pdf/schools/codeofstudentconduct.pdf Class requirements and descriptions: Section I A. 9234 Advanced Band (W, B, and P indicate sections for Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion) This class is Wind Ensemble. Membership is by audition. Students should be able to play: -12 major scales in multiple octaves. -chromatic scale full range of the instrument -sight read on a grade III level Advanced Band requires before school rehearsals and evening performances. Private lessons, while not required, are encouraged. Most students enrolled in Advanced Band will also participate in Marching Band. B. 9233 Intermediate Band (W, B, and P indicate sections for Woodwind, Brass, and Percussion) This class is Concert Band. Membership is by previous director s recommendation or audition. C. 9232Y Marching Band Marching Band is a semester course with honors credit. Membership requires your band director s recommendation or audition. Attendance at all rehearsals and performances is expected. See the complete marching band schedule for details. Marching band is an Early-bird class and all Henrico County attendance policies are in effect. Students must be enrolled in Advanced Band to be in Marching Band. Due to the honors band designation, there will be required reading prior to band camp. Students should prepare all assigned music to the best of their ability prior to band camp.
D. 9235A Honors Band This is an Advanced Band class with weighted credit. Membership requires a separate audition including a prepared solo selection, twelve major scales, and sight-reading on a grade III level. Students accumulate 25 points in addition to the Advanced Band curriculum and must complete an independent study project. Honors Band credit is available to all grade levels. Private lessons, while not required, are helpful for meeting Honors Band requirements and are strongly encouraged. Students must be enrolled in Marching Band to be in Honors Band. Honors Band is scheduled with 9234B,W, or P Advanced Band. E. Jazz Ensemble Jazz Ensemble meets outside of class and rehearses/performs after the end of marching season. Students must audition for this ensemble separately. F. Percussion Ensemble (9234P Advanced Band) Percussionists will perform with Symphonic Band. They will also perform as a separate percussion ensemble. Percussion students are expected to become proficient in all battery percussion (drums), keyboards, tympani, accessories, and hand drums. G. Full Orchestra Full Orchestra is a combination of string classes plus select winds and percussion. This ensemble usually performs at the end of the school year and can be in combination with other school programs. Membership is by audition. H. Honors Opportunities: A Tri-M Honor Society Chapter will be established this year. Students are invited to apply for membership in September. Applications are available from the Fine Arts Department Chair. http://www.nafme.org/programs/tri-m-music-honor-society/ Attendance policies Section II A. Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances. All absences must be approved by the band director in advance. One month s notice in writing must be given for an absence to be considered excused. B. Students will attend club meetings outside of band rehearsal time. Also, band members will split rehearsal time with in season on-campus athletic activities. It is the students responsibility to inform the band director and the coach of any conflicts. Excessive tardies and/or absences are not an acceptable part of a quality music program and will result in a lowered grade and possible dismissal from the group.
Rehearsal rules Section III Rules for rehearsal/performance/travel A. Students will be respectful of other members, leadership, and adult instructors. B. Students must be on time and stay for the entire rehearsal. C. No social talking during rehearsals. D. No food, drink, or gum of any kind in any rehearsal or performance space. E. Students have five minutes at the beginning of class to warm up and tune. F. Students will be prepared to take written notes and always have their planner. G. Students will have all music learned and/or memorized in a timely manner. H. Students will be prepared to always give their best. Rules of performance etiquette A. Students must act in a manner that best represents themselves and the program. B. Students must be in uniform and zipped up AT ALL TIMES when in public. (Exceptions will be made by the band director for extreme temperature/weather). C. A sleeved t-shirt and shorts must be worn under the marching uniform (minimum) D. Long black socks must be worn with both uniforms. E. Long hair must fit into the hat. F. Uniform must be hung properly, placed in the bag, and returned after performances. G. Students must clean their shoes after every performance. H. No watches or jewelry. I. Students must sit with their section and always be prepared to perform. J. At football games students will receive a break during third quarter. Students must be prepared to play at the beginning of fourth quarter. K. Students must store all equipment properly at the completion of every performance. Rules for off-campus travel A. Please refer to the Trip Rules and Guidelines document (addendum). B. Every student must have a signed and notarized medical form in order to travel with the music department. This form must have a notary seal or stamp in order to be valid when we travel out of state. Medical treatment can be delayed without this form. The medical form must be completed and on file with the band director by the end of the first week of school. Failure to comply with the above rules will be considered insubordination and will result in disciplinary action as outlined in the Henrico County Student Code of Conduct. Major infractions will result in dismissal from the group.
Equipment Section IV A. The Glen Allen Band program will provide each student with the following: 1. music for all performances 2. warm-up books 3. instrument storage space at school 4. basic show equipment, props, and flags 5. marching and/or concert uniform B. School owned instruments 1. School owned instruments will be loaned as needed. 2. There is no charge to use a school instruments, however students should purchase their own mouthpiece. (See Mr. Hall for specific type). 3. Students using a school owned instrument and parents/guardians responsible will be required to sign the instrument out and return it in the same condition. Any damage done to an instrument while in the care of a student is the responsibility of that student s parents/guardians. 4. Please refer to the School owned Instrument checkout document for additional information (addendum). C. Students are expected to provide the following: 1. Brass: instrument in good working condition, oils, slide grease, etc. necessary to maintain the instrument. Straight mute for general playing, but performer will need others as required by the music. 2. Woodwinds: instrument in good working condition, cork grease, oils, mouthpieces, multiple reeds, a reed case, and an instrument swab. 3. Percussion: concert snare sticks (thin with beaded tip), two pair of keyboard mallets (hard for bells and xylophone, yarn wrapped for marimba), multipurpose timpani mallets, snare drum with stand, and drum pad. 4. Guard: all equipment will be provided by the Glen Allen band program. 5. Everyone: marching shoes will be purchased as a group through the booster organization and can be used for both marching and concert season. Ladies should purchase conservative black dress shoes for concerts. D. Online resources 1. Students and parents should refer to the band website often for updates, booster contacts, and band schedules: www.glenallenbands.org 2. All students should use a metronome when practicing. There is one located on www.metronomeonline.com. 3. Links to source recordings and other helpful information will be provided on the website. Students are expected to treat all equipment with respect. Students will not handle instruments or band equipment that is not checked out to them. Students and parents/guardians are financially responsible for any damage done to any school
equipment. All instruments and equipment should be properly stored when not in use. Misuse of equipment, vandalism and/or theft will result in dismissal from the group and possible criminal charges. Fees and Fundraising Section V A. Fees should be paid on time. Contact the band director to discuss any extenuating circumstances. Fees are non-refundable. Fee schedule for band: -$10 Classroom fee (to be paid to Glen Allen High School on fee night) -$40 Uniform fee (to be paid to Glen Allen High School on fee night) Note: see separate financial section for marching band fees. -The Spring Trip fee will vary with destination and is not a required component of the program. An alternative project will be assigned for students unable to attend spring trip. B. It is not the policy of the Glen Allen Band to deny participation to any student with a demonstrated financial need. Contact the band director concerning your specific situation. C. The band program engages in several different types of fundraising during the year. These are necessary for the operation of any successful band program. While Henrico County Public Schools provides partial funding, it is not enough to meet the needs of the quality musical experience that our community expects for our students. Everyone is encouraged to participate in the fundraisers each year. D. The Glen Allen Band Boosters will provide the funding for students to participate in All-County Band, Senior Regional Orchestra, District Band, and All-State Band. Students are encouraged to audition for these groups as representation in these ensembles promotes group and student success. Boosters will also help to fund many educational opportunities for student musicians. These include the sponsorship of visiting ensembles, professional group instruction, and some financial assistance to student leadership. Students should take full advantage of these opportunities. Section VI Schedules Morning Band Practice Monday through Friday Morning Marching practice start the Tuesday after Labor Day and end the last Friday of Football season. 7:15-8:45 A.M. Students should be outside on the field ready to perform by 7:25 A.M. Drop off is between 7-7:15AM.
Please see the Glen Allen High School Band Calendar at www.glenallenbands.org for the complete morning concert schedule. Section VII Addendums 1. Permission for Medical Treatment 2. Overnight Trip Rules and Guidelines 3. Glen Allen Band Booster Bylaws 4. School owned Instrument Check-out (available from the director) 5. Fee Schedule 6. Calendars ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Glen Allen Band Rules and Procedures, 2016-17 I have read and agree to abide by the Rules and Procedures for the Glen Allen Band Program. I understand that failure to follow band rules can result in disciplinary action and/or dismissal from the group. (student) (parents/guardians)