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Band Expectations

Above all, a BACS Bronco Band member should exhibit the highest standards of character, honesty, and integrity in everything that he/she does. Every Bronco Band member is expected to follow the guidelines outlined in the BACS Student Handbook.

In addition to classroom guidelines, the following Band Hall guidelines apply:

1. Band Members ONLY are allowed to be in the Band Hall before or after school.

2. Refrain from food, drink, gum or candy in the Band Hall unless approved by a director.

3. Be nice! Don't do anything that might make anyone else angry with you.  Respect the property and space of other people. Have a good attitude.  Students who possess an "eager to learn" attitude will go far in music.

4. Do not touch or play instruments that do not belong to you or that you are not authorized to use.  Only percussionists have permission to touch the percussion equipment at any time.

5. Treat your instrument with great care and respect.

6. For your instrument's protection and your individual practice requirement: Instruments are to go home with you each day.  Instruments are to be kept in the instrument lockers. Personal instruments are not to be left in the band hall overnight.

7. Play your instruments only when instructed to do so.  Do not make any sounds when the director is speaking to the class or working with an individual. 

8. Respect school property.  Repair or replacement costs of instruments or accessories will be passed on to the student if the damage is due to abuse or neglect on the part of the student.  Destructive behavior will not be tolerated.

Rehearsal Procedures

1. Play your instrument to the best of your ability at all times.  Making intentionally loud and obnoxious sounds with your instrument is strictly prohibited.

2. Arrive early.  A good motto is: 
   Early is on time.
   On time is late.
   Late is uncool.

3. Enter the Band Hall calmly and quietly; get materials out quickly. Be alert to where the director is, and when the director steps on the podium, all talking should cease. There is to be no talking during class unless a class or individual response is solicited.

4. Behavior that interferes with the learning process or delays the class will not be tolerated.

5. Be in your seat and "ready to play" with music, pencil, oils, reeds, mallets and/ or sticks, instrument, and whatever else you need to fully participate in class. Be dressed in the proper uniform or attire.

6. During class, all instrument cases need to be closed and stored in cubbies except for tubas and percussion. Small instrument cases that can be stowed safely under or beside chair will be allowed in the Band set-up.

7. When you or your section are not playing, QUIETLY go through fingerings, slide positions, or sticking …Be ready to play at any moment.

8. Writing on your music is encouraged but it needs to be in pencil.

9. Leave your section clean and orderly when dismissed.

Consequences for misbehavior may include:

1. First Offense - a warning is issued

2. Second Offense - student is sent to alternate location in the room to participate in band and counseled following class as to what behavior modifications need to take place. Demerit issued.

3. Third Offense - student is sent to alternate location in room to participate in band. Band Detention issued.

4. Fourth Offense - Student/Parent Conference

5. Fifth Offense - Office Referral

6. Serious Offense - as outlined in the BACS Student Handbook, serious offenses warrant an immediate office referral with school consequences.

Rewards for good behavior:

1. Positive comment/note to the student.
2. Positive comment/note to the parent.
3. Prizes and privileges (i.e. free practice pass, treasure chest prizes, etc.

Through membership in the organization, a BACS Band member represents the Band program in every action that he/she takes. All Band Members are expected to behave with utmost character and as leaders in every endeavor. Band is a core curriculum class with extra performance participation required, and it is considered to be a privilege and not a right.