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Warm-ups
F. Warm up only on your own
instrument. As a general rule, Percussionists do not need to play
the percussion instruments to warm up. Do not warm up on the drum
set.
G. Warm up intelligently. This means softly, in the lower register
of your horn, and usually involves long tones. Warm up before the
start of the rehearsal.
H. Tune! Not only at the beginning of the rehearsal, but
all through the rehearsal. During the tuning period, only tune; do
not practice.
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Rehearsal
I. Do not leave your seat after the
rehearsal starts - This means being prepared with any necessary
equipment.
J. When the conductor gets on the podium, please be quiet. When he
gets off the podium, you may talk quietly.
K. When the baton goes up, place your instrument in playing
position and give the director your undivided attention.
L. Avoid playing between selections, except when tuning. Do not
tune when the director gets back on the podium.
M. An occasional mistake in rehearsal is to be expected. However
there is NO excuse for making the same mistake over and over. If
the part is too difficult for you inform the director of this
fact. He will either give you another part or adapt the old part
to your ability.
N. Do not chew gum in the Band Room; do not bring food or drinks
to class.
O. Take care of both personal and school equipment.
P. If you are ill and feel that you cannot play, check in with the
teacher. If you are too ill to play you should probably go
home.
Q. Clean your instrument or do other maintenance outside of Band
Rehearsal.
R. Play only your assigned instrument.
S. Play only your assigned part or part assigned by the
instructor.
T. Maintain good posture. Keep both feet on the floor. A band
that sits well plays well.
U. Please give your full attention to whoever is conducting,
whether it is your
director, a student conductor, or substitute conductor.
V. After rehearsal, put your instrument into its case correctly,
then into proper storage space. Also, put your music away in the
proper slot.
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Any
Time
W. Do not leave the room without the
instructor's permission.
X. Do not throw anything in the band room and stay out of other
members
instruments and music.
Y. No student shall use tobacco, drugs, or alcohol while in
uniform or in company with the band in or out of school. A student
found guilty of breaking this rule forfeits his/her opportunity to
participate in band for;
a. the balance of the semester for the first offense.
b. the rest of the year for the second offense.
Normal school policy will be followed.
Z. Remember: "It's a brand new day, Wake up and pay
attention!"
