Band Members Expectations:

• Follow all school procedures and classroom behavior expectations!
• Every student must to keep a minimum grade of C in every class to stay in band.
• Students must be in the band room with their instruments assembled and ready to play 5 minutes after the bell to avoid being marked tardy.
• Forgetting any material that is crucial to band (Instrument, Music, or a Pencil) will automatically lower your participation grade for the week.
• Students will respect the property of others by not tampering or playing with another person’s instrument, music, or band locker during or outside of class, including music stands and percussion equipment.
• Students will stay out of side rooms and Mr. Benoit's office without permission. (The only time you are allowed in the office is while Mr. Benoit is also in office; no students are allowed in the fridge)
• During rehearsals, phones are not to be on your person at any time. It needs to be left in the instrument storage room, your backpack or instrument case, or the phone pouch.
• If you have their phone on their stand, in an attempt to hide your phone, you will lose it for the day and receive a write up.
• If students are asked to be at a rehearsal or event, the time given is when we start doing things. Please get your student there 15 to 30 minutes early so they can get their materials out and properly prepare. 
• Instruments must be kept in playing condition. Clean your instrument regularly! If repairs need to be made, let Mr. Benoit know ASAP!
• Students using a school instrument will be financially responsible for anything broken on their instrument.
• While in the band classroom, students will keep their mouths free of gum, candy, and food. This severely damages the instruments. (Only exception is water with a lid)

Performances:

Students are required to participate in all performances. Band class is a performance-based class. Band concerts are school-related activities and take priority over non-school related activities. Band is a team activity where no student ever sits on the bench, so please make sure to have your student at every required band performance. Missing a dress rehearsal (200 Points) and a performance (500 Points) will dramatically affect your grade. This will also include Concert Assessment in the Spring. Listed below are our most important required performances: