Our Expectations For All Band Members
- PRACTICE as required; know your music to the best of your ability. Knowing your part means being able to play sections upon request, matching volume, notes and articulations with your section and balancing individual volumes with our desired pyramid.
- Attend rehearsals with all music, a working pencil, and the required equipment.
- We strongly recommend the purchase and use of a tuner in rehearsals.
- Be "ready to play"; set-up, warmed-up and in tune with a tuner (Junior 440 Hz, Senior 442 Hz).
- During rehearsal, listen while the director talks; there is no appropriate time "to chat".
- Limit the "socializing" to before or after rehearsals/classes.
- Miss less than 3 practices and be at all of our Concerts & workshops (excusable reasons for absences are: going to be "out of town", family emergencies, too sick to be there – Adult member or parent – please E-mail one of the Directors ahead of time or phone and leave a message with reason for absence).
- Write down the announcements given and/or print off the E-mails sent especially regarding rehearsal schedules and concert details.
- Treat the music we give you as your copy; make adjustments in pencil or highlighter, as directed.
- Return your music in good shape and in a timely manner, when requested.
- Before leaving rehearsals, put all equipment away - chairs and music stands too.
**Remember, as a member of our group, we believe that all parts are crucial – the group really counts on everyone to “be there” and know their parts in order to have a good rehearsal or performance. Never underestimate your contribution to the group.
