Music Department Handbook

Musician Expectations

Band musicians are expected to...

...be prepared daily with their instrument and supplies
...strive to perfect performance skills by following the director’s instructions in and out of the classroom
...enter the classroom, document their homework, remove their instrument
from the case, be seated, place their music on their stand, and begin warming up
...become silent when the Director takes the podium at the beginning of class / rehearsal.
...become silent when the conductor cuts off the band, and remain silent when the conductor gives instructions.
...follow appropriate rehearsal etiquette: raising a hand to speak, being respectful to all instruments, and be respectful to the music selections.
...upon dismissal, pack up instrument, flip over music stand, and leave the classroom quietly.
...be present and timely for all performances, rehearsals, and events they are scheduled to attend.

Students are to come prepared to class. They should have a positive attitude and all materials which include music, a pocketed folder, and a sharpened pencil.
At no time should there be food or beverages in the chorus room or rehearsal area. This includes gum and candy.
Students are expected to maintain rehearsal decorum. Excessive talking, inattentiveness, and other disruptions are not appropriate and will not be tolerated.
Students are expected to practice independently outside of rehearsals.
Students are responsible for delivering written communications to parents regarding rehearsals, events, and performances. Parents may be required to sign a form indicating that they have received this information. There may be occasions when students will perform off-campus and parents must grant permission for students to participate. Students leaving campus must have a blue emergency data card on file with the director and a signed permission form.

Orchestra musicians are expected to...

...be prepared daily with their instrument, binder, and supplies
...strive to improve performance skills by following the director’s instructions in and out of the classroom
...enter the classroom / stage, remove their instrument from the case, be seated, place their music on their stand, follow the tuning procedure and then warming up
...become silent when the Director takes the podium at the beginning of class / rehearsal.
...become silent when the conductor cuts off the orchestra, and remain silent when the conductor gives instructions.
...follow appropriate rehearsal etiquette: raising a hand to speak, being respectful to all instruments, and be respectful to the music selections.
...upon dismissal, pack up instrument, flip over music stand, and leave the classroom quietly.
...be present and timely for all performances, rehearsals, and events they are scheduled to attend.

Piano Lab musicians are expected to...

...be prepared daily with their supplies
…complete homework assignments and, if possible, practice for the amount of time necessary to be prepared for class everyday
...strive to perfect performance skills by following the instructor’s directions in and out of the classroom
...enter the classroom, be seated, set-up their workstation for the class, warm-up, and be ready for further instruction
...become silent and listen when the instructors gives directions or provides instruction to the class
...follow appropriate rehearsal etiquette: raising a hand to speak, being respectful to all instruments, and be respectful to the music selections
...upon dismissal, clean-up the workstation, collect belongings, and leave the classroom quietly.
...be present and timely for all performances, rehearsals, and events they are scheduled to attend

Band

Chorus

Orch

Piano