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MEMBER'S HANDBOOK
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STUDENT
LEADERSHIP ROLES
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The
band director will select student leaders to perform some
of the many tasks involved with organizing and running the
band program. These jobs are all very important and the
students accepting these duties must be willing and able
to accept the responsibility these rolls demand. If a qualified
candidate is not available, a position will be left vacant.
Qualifications for all student leaders:
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- demonstrate
proficiency in the skills for their given instrument
or section,
- have
a history of reliable service to the band,
- have
a cooperative attitude,
- be
able to communicate with groups and individuals,
- be
involved in the appropriate band class. (If applicable)
- be
able to deal with others in a mature and reasonable
manner without creating conflict or “drama”
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Drum
Major (a year round position)
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Qualifications
include: proficient on chosen instrument; ability to read
a musical score; ability to properly warm up band; at least
one year’s experience in Murray County High School
Marching Band.
Duties:
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- Conduct
the band on the field, in the stands, and in rehearsals.
- Enforce
rules and maintains order during marching rehearsals.
- Begin
the rehearsal in “basic block” when appropriate.
- Maintain
“esprit de corps” within the band.
- Maintain
a notebook for inspection reports and attendance.
- Report
any major problem to the director.
- Assist
and oversee section leaders during marching rehearsals.
- Assist
the band director with setting drill.
- Assist
the band director with section leader pass offs.
- Monitor
student use of equipment and facilities.
- Monitor
the behavior of band members to help maintain safety,
maturity, and class.
- Inspects
band room daily to insure proper cleanliness.
- Must
report 30 minutes prior to designated arrival times
of other students.
- Monitors
and reports tardiness to any band function.
- Attend
all officer meetings.
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Section
Leader (a year round position)
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- Qualifications
include 1-year experience in Marching Band and proficient
on instrument.
- Take
attendance and keep an attendance record for all rehearsals,
including sectionals.
- Fill
out Inspection Report for performances.
- Lead
sectional rehearsals.
- Assist
section members with learning performance skills.
- Assist
with setting drill.
- Listen
to section members’ pass offs.
- Sets
a good example of band membership.
- Enforce
band rules and helps to maintain order.
- Maintains
“esprit de corps” with the band.
- Is
responsible for section’s marching and playing
performance on the field and behavior in the stands.
- Oversees
that all chairs are put back in order after each band
event
- Attends
all officer meetings.
- Monitors
and reports tardiness to any band function.
- Reports
any problems to the Drum Major or the Band Director.
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The
drum captain, majorette captain and flag captain are the
section leaders for their respective units. Their rank is
the same as other section leaders. The term "captain"
is simply a traditional title associated with these sections.
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QUARTERMASTER
AND QUARTERMASTER'S ASSISTANTS
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The
Quartermaster (QM) is a student officer in charge of uniforms.
He or she has a crew of 3-4 helpers who are not considered
officers. Qualifications include 1-year experience in Marching
Band and excellent organizational skills.
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- Assign
uniforms and hats to band members.
- Maintain
an inventory of uniforms, hats and uniform accessories.
- Must
report 30 minutes prior to designated arrival times
of other students.
- Check
each student's garment bag and hat box for correct uniform
parts.
- Check
each student for t-shirt, shorts, gloves, black socks
and shoes.
- Sell
relacement socks and gloves as needed.
- Give
out and take up plumes.
- Loading
uniform racks onto equipment vehicle.
- Attend
all officer meetings.
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LIBRARIANS
(A YEAR ROUND POSITION)
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- Keep
music library neat and orderly.
- File
and copy music as needed.
- Make
up marching folders with music for all sections during
the summer.
- Keep
the music index up to date.
- Aid
in passing out new music and collecting and filing it
at the end of the year.
- Attend
all officer meetings.
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BUS
MONITORS
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Qualifications
include senior or junior standing, good people skills.The
bus monitors are responsible for the following;
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- Checking
roll each time the bus is loaded.
- Assisting
chaperones with management of student behavior.
- Checking
the seats and floors of the bus to be sure that other
students are leaving the bus clean.
- Attend
all officer meetings.
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EQUIPMENT
MANAGER AND TRAILER CREW
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The
Equipment Manager (EM) is a student officer in charge of
loading and unloading the equipment trailer. He or she has
a crew of 3-4 helpers who are not considered officers. Qualifications
include junior or senior standing, organizational skills
and stamina. Students receiving assistance with band fees
are expected to be part of the Trailer Crew. Duties include:
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- Coordinate
with all sections and create a manifest (list of all
things to be loaded.)
- Load
and unload all equipment for performances throughout
the year.
- Check
to be sure that everything is tied down securely before
trailer is locked.
- Check
the manifest to ensure that all equipment is loaded.
- Arrive
at all marching performances 30 minutes before reporting
time to unload all equipment in an orderly and safe
manner.
- Change
into uniform after all cases are put back on the trailer
before performance.
- Leave
the stands early to chage out of uniform and get cases
out and ready to load.
- Unload
equipment at school after performances and clean out
trailer for reurn to storage area.
- Attend
all officer meetings
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FOOTBALL
GAMES
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- Students
will arrive by the assigned time and will be penalized
if late. If a student arrives late, he/she will lose
his/her 3rd quarter break for that night, miss the following
game or be sent home at the director's discretion.
- You
will be expected to remain in the area designated for
your section. Only band members in full uniform will
be allowed to sit in the band area.
- All
Percussionists will stay by their respective instruments
at all times, ready to play.
- All
members should be alert to what is going on down front.
Instructions are given from the front of the band by
drum major(s) and director(s).
- You
must be in full, proper uniform at all times unless
otherwise instructed by the director. Do not walk around
with only a part of the uniform on or with collar unhooked
or the coat unfastened, etc. Jewelry and nail polish
are not to be worn with the uniform. Hats are worn at
all times unless the drum major or director tells you
take them off. All hair is to be worn up and tucked
under the hat.
- Do
not play instruments except when the band is playing
together.
- Stands
cheers will not be played unless practiced and cleared
with the director prior to game day.
- Gum
chewing while in uniform will not be tolerated.
- If
a student must leave the band section for an emergency,
another student must accompany them and the director
must grant permission. When permission is given to go
to the restroom, there must be two students at a time
in full uniform.
- Third
quarter breaks are a privilege. If you cannot return
to the stands on time, you will lose your 3rd quarter
break.
- If
there are problems by a student on the bus or at the
away game, that student will not attend the next away
game and will have to site behind the band director
on the bus for the remainder of the year.
- After
each home football game, we will march back to the band
room. We will wear our hats when the football team wins,
we will cradle them in our left arm if the football
team loses.
- After
each football game, everyone will be dismissed from
the band room. Failure to return to the band room is
punishable by loss of 3rd quarter break, lose of performance
privileges or removal from the program.
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Buses
Our normal method of operation is for band students to ride
the bus to and from events. Sometimes, however, it is more
convenient for parents to pick up their children at an event
when it is over. These guidelines will be followed regarding
parental pick-up of band students from events:
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- Students
are to remain with the band until the event is over
and students have been sent back to the buses.
- Students
may only be picked up by an adult (21 years of age or
older) who has parental relationship to the child. This
includes parents, grandparents, foster parents, legal
guardians, and adult aunts or uncles. Students cannot
be released to siblings or cousins.
- If
a student is leaving an event with an adult other than
his orher parent/guardian, Mr. Weaver or another instructor
must have personal contact (phone call or meeting) with
the parent/guardian of that student. (This applies to
situations such as one student going home with another.)
- Students
will not be released to anyone under the age
of 21.
- Students
who wish to be picked up should give their note to Mr.
Weaver a day before the trip so that a note can be addedto
the bus list for each bus monitor.
- One
of the instructors must see the parent and student leave
together.
- Special
considerations may be made as necessary in the event
of family or medical emergency stituations.
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Failure
to follow these guidelines will result in disciplinary action,
which may include, but is not limited to, assigning laps,
push-ups and/or extra duties.
Actually leaving with an unauthorized person will result
in a suspension of 1 game and loss of letter for the first
offense. A second offense will result in removal from the
band program and in or out of schoo suspension at the discretion
of the principal.
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Other
Rules:
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- Boys
and girls will not site in the same seats on the bus.
- Students
are not allowed to bring food or drink on the bus.
- Students
are expected to keep their seat and the area around
their seat clean.Chaperones and bus monitors will check
the bus at the end of each trip. Any student who leaves
a mess will lose his 3rd quarter break privileges for
the first offense. Subsequent offences are grounds for
suspension from performance for a game or removal from
the band program.
- Personal
CS/tape/MP3 players are allowed only with the use of
headphones.
- Keep
singing and conversations at a discrete level. If someone
can hear you from the front of the bus, you are too
loud.
- Do
not let any part of your body hang out the window of
the bus.
- Do
not communicate with drivers or passengers of other
vehicles.
- In
heavy traffic conditions, lower your volume further.
- All
riders are to be silent when crossing railroad tracks.
- After
each trip, remember to thank the bus driver and chaperones.
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If
there are problems with a student on the bus or at the away
game, that student will not attend the next away game and
will have to sit behind the band director on the bus for
the remainder of the year. Chaperones are to be obeyed and
treated with respect at all times.
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OVERNIGHT
LODGING
If an event involves overnight accomodations at a hotel
or motel, the following rules will apply:
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- Use
common sense and courtesy.
- Do
not run, shout or disturb other guests.
- Obey
chaperones.
- Use
the phones for room-to-room calls only. Use pay phones
or cell phones for long distance calls.
- Swimming
will be allowed during designated periods only.
- Students
are not allowed to leave the immediate housing area
without the director's permission.
- No
boys in girls' rooms or girls in boys' rooms. No exceptions
will be made.
- Keep
room noise to a minimum.
- Do
not fraternize with strangers.
- For
personal safety, always travel in groups.
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Room
check rules:
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- All
students must be in their correct rooms at the designated
time. This will usually be 30 minutes after arrival
at the hotel or motel.
- Do
not open doors or windows until visual indentification
is made. Opening a door after room check for anyone
other than an instructor or chaperone will be considered
the same as being out of the room after curfew.
- No
one is allowed out of their room after room check. This
is grounds for being sent home at your parent's expense
and not being allowed to go on other trips with the
band.
- Any
illness or other problem occuring during the night should
be reported by phone to a staff member.
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RESTAURANTS
When the band eats as a group in a restaurant, we need
to keep our noise level down and we need to be sensitive
to other guests. We do not go and play on the playground
at restaurants which are so equipped.
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LETTERING
A band student may earn a letter in band by attending all
events in a given year. Being absent from any band performance
will cause a student to not letter for that year. In order
to letter, a student must participate in band both semesters.
Guard members must participate in tryout camp in order to
letter even if they are not coming back for the following
year.
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AWARDS
AND MEDALS
Students may receive medals for superior and excellent performances
at solo and ensemble festival and district concert festival.
Students will also be recognized for other achievements
such as:
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- All-State
Band (Members and finalists)
- District
Honor Band
- Georgia
Lions Band
- College
Honors Bands (UGA, Lee, UK, JSU)
- Very
Impressive Player (All 12 major scales and arpeggios
in 60 seconds or less.)
In
addition to these awards, the band director will select
students to receive special awards at the annual band banquet.
The following award will be given out each year:
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- Outstanding
Freshman
- Outstanding
Sophomore
- Outstanding
Junior
- Outstanding
Senior
- Outstanding
Auxiliary
- Most
Improved Freshman
- Chuch
Lewis Memorial Award
- Semper
Fidelis Award (in conjunction with USMC)
- John
Phillip Sousa Award
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The
staff will make other awards as they deem appropriate.
In order to be considered for special awards, a student
must be active both semesters.
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brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable,
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dwell on these things." -Paul of Tarsus
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