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Football
Games
No one but band personnel is allowed in the band section
(it is crowded anyway). Former band students or special visitors
are sometimes exceptions, but only by permission from the
director. The band will remain in the stands during the 1st, 2nd
& 4th quarters. Any student who is not back in place ready to
play at the end of his/her break will be penalized.
Do not play your instrument in the stands unless the entire
band plays together. It is very distracting to the football
audience and to other band members, and also makes the band look
(and sound) unprofessional. There is great potential for the
damage of expensive personal and school instruments while in the
stands. Don't leave your instrument out in the open or unattended.
Also, moving from seat to seat can cause damages, so stay in your
own seat.
Football
Game Procedures
1. All band members will report to the performance field at
the assigned time for final run-throughs.
2. Absolutely no gum from the time you arrive at the designated
place for rehearsal until the band returns to the high school
after the game (or you have turned in all uniform parts and have
signed out)
3. When entering the stands after pre-game, the band will
remain in line as directed by the band director, remaining silent
and marching in step to a tap/cadence. Move to your seat and
remain standing in files until instructed to be seated.
4. Remain in your assigned seat and row unless instructed by
the band director or the drum major.
5. This a performance under the watchful eye of the public.
football games will not be the place to practice music or display
inappropriate behavior. Instruments will not be played unless the
director or drum major has instructed you to do so.
6. Guests and relatives of band members, unless band
chaperones, will not be allowed in the band area. This is not the
time or place to be visiting with friends in or across from the
band section.
7. If everyone in the band can not do it, then no one is
allowed to do it.
8. All band members will remain in full uniform at all times
unless otherwise noted by the director. Gloves should be on,
uniforms buttoned up, hair up, hats on correctly etc. Hats that
are not a part of the band uniform are not to be worn in the
stands unless otherwise dictated.
9. Use the restroom before rehearsal starts or before we load
the busses. Your next opportunity will be during 3rd quarter.
Restroom use will be allowed only with the accompaniment of
another band member and only during proper times.
10. During quarters 1, 2, and 4, no food or drink will be
permitted in the stands. Accepting food or soft drinks from
outsiders is not permitted.
11. After the game all equipment must be removed from the
stands.
12. Students will be given 3rd quarter off in order to go to
the restroom, concession stand or simply stay seated. Dispose of
all food and drink prior to returning to the stands.
13. Students must be back in their seats with 2:00 left
in the 3rd quarter, ready to play.
14. All band members will leave the band hall neat and clean
when leaving. All instruments will be put away in their correct
places and all uniforms hung up correctly.
15. Chaperones of the band are considered agents of Farwell
High School and are therefore due all considerations and respect
form the students. Anyone not following instructions, being
disrespectful, or talking back to a chaperone for any reason will
be dealt with accordingly.
16. During home games the plumes will be handed in immediately
following Halftime.
17. Always know exactly where your raincoat is. Be sure that it
is always marked with your name on masking tape on the
inner lining of the coat. Know your
number.
18. There will be no public display of affection while in
uniform.
19. Bottom line is, if you are not sure whether something you
do will be acceptable by the band directors, don't do it.