Student Responsibilities and Expectations
As a member of the Band you are an important part of a team. The rest of the group is relying on you to arrive prepared and on time to practice, to have a positive attitude and to always do your best. Because lessons are during the day, you will be responsible to make up the work that you have missed in your regular fourth or fifth grade class.
Student Responsibilities
1. Be prepared – Have your music instrument, notebook, method book and all supplies at every lesson
2. Be on time – Know your lesson schedule, you MUST attend every lesson even if you are unprepared for class
3. Make up your missed work – Be sure to always find out and make up what you missed at your band lesson
4. Practice at home
5. Take your instrument home EVERY DAY!
6. Get help if you need it and whatever you do, DON’T GIVE UP!
7. Always do your best!
Student Classroom Expectations
1. No food or drink (including gum) is allowed in the band room.
2. Please be courteous of the other students in the band program and arrive to your lesson on time and prepared to begin working.
3. Classroom instructions will be written on the blackboard for each rehearsal. Please read the board when you enter the room so you can prepare for the day’s lesson.
4. Please respect the teacher and do not talk while she is talking or working with other students.
5. You will be taught basic maintenance and will be responsible for your instrument’s upkeep. Keep a good supply of reeds (at least 4 extra) and valve oil on hand to keep your instrument in good shape.
6. All students should have two pencils for their own use.
7. Use the bathroom before coming to class.
8. Remember the instrument you hold in your hands is very valuable. Please be careful in the band room and respect your classmates and their space. Instruments can break easily and aren’t always easily or cheaply fixed.
9. The following behaviors will not be acceptable in the band program: dishonesty and cheating, teasing, bullying, and disruptive behaviors.
10. You will be expected to try your best 100 percent of the time.
Student Responsibilities
1. Be prepared – Have your music instrument, notebook, method book and all supplies at every lesson
2. Be on time – Know your lesson schedule, you MUST attend every lesson even if you are unprepared for class
3. Make up your missed work – Be sure to always find out and make up what you missed at your band lesson
4. Practice at home
5. Take your instrument home EVERY DAY!
6. Get help if you need it and whatever you do, DON’T GIVE UP!
7. Always do your best!
Student Classroom Expectations
1. No food or drink (including gum) is allowed in the band room.
2. Please be courteous of the other students in the band program and arrive to your lesson on time and prepared to begin working.
3. Classroom instructions will be written on the blackboard for each rehearsal. Please read the board when you enter the room so you can prepare for the day’s lesson.
4. Please respect the teacher and do not talk while she is talking or working with other students.
5. You will be taught basic maintenance and will be responsible for your instrument’s upkeep. Keep a good supply of reeds (at least 4 extra) and valve oil on hand to keep your instrument in good shape.
6. All students should have two pencils for their own use.
7. Use the bathroom before coming to class.
8. Remember the instrument you hold in your hands is very valuable. Please be careful in the band room and respect your classmates and their space. Instruments can break easily and aren’t always easily or cheaply fixed.
9. The following behaviors will not be acceptable in the band program: dishonesty and cheating, teasing, bullying, and disruptive behaviors.
10. You will be expected to try your best 100 percent of the time.