Each member is expected to attend ALL rehearsals and performances. The directors must approve exceptions in advance.

From the Handbook:

"Each member is expected to attend all rehearsals and performances.  Maximum attendance is absolutely essential to the success of the marching band.  Our pursuit of excellence in performance can only be realized given maximum attendance that permits effective use of rehearsal time.  We schedule the minimum number of practices needed to sustain the quality and educational validity of our style and scope of band program.  No practice is extra or unneeded.

An unexcused absence for a rehearsal or performance cannot be tolerated and consequences for missing will be determined by the Director.

Excused absences:  Bed-ridden illness, Death in the Family, Wedding.

Unexcused absences:  Work, Spectator at music concerts or sporting events, Routine medical or dental appointments, Non-emergency medical specialist appointments, Homework/studying, Senior or other picture appointments, Routine club/group activity meeting or events, Events such as family outings, birthday celebrations (student or family) or college fairs.

*** Unexcused absences (please see the definition) will result in consequences.  The directors will expect a time of service to the band program in the amount of unexcused time missed.  Students will be expected to practice at rehearsals but will not perform until this time is made up.  Performance opportunities may also be withheld.

Summer Vacation
All marching band members are asked to submit an Absence Form at least two weeks in advance for a vacation during the summer as a courtesy to help our record keeping and rehearsal planning. Summer vacations should not be scheduled during band camp dates. Students missing any significant time of band camp will not be permitted to be a member of the marching band."


ADVANCED COMMUNICATION IS KEY: Any absence must be excused TWO weeks in advance.  The date & time of your submission will be documented.

If a student is well enough to attend school they will be expected at rehearsal.  If a student is not in school they may not attend rehearsal.