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Key West High SchoolBand Handbook2017 – 2018Owner of this copy:
2Gary HernandezDirector of BandsOffice Hours Mondays 2:30-3:00pm & Daily 11:12am-11:48amPhone: 305-293-1549 ext. 54367Email: Gary.Hernandez@KeysSchools.comWebsite: www.KWHSBand.comAnnouncement Blog: www.KWHSBand.wordpress.comMailing: Key West High School Band Program2100 Flagler Ave.Key West, FL 33040
3ForewordThe purpose of this handbook is to provide the Key West High School Band members,parents, teachers, administration, and directors a guide to our band program’s rules,procedures, and expectations.As members of a performing musical ensemble committed to achieving excellence wemust exhibit an understanding of our rules and expectations through consistent practice in allaspects of our operations.WelcomeWelcome to the Key West High School Band Program! You are now part of anorganization with a long standing tradition of excellence that is now your duty to uphold.You have seized an amazing opportunity for your personal growth that will develop yourpersonal leadership skills through the study of music performance. Challenging oneself byadopting an attitude of constant self-improvement, service to organization, and persistencetoward group and personal goals will continue to reward you throughout your life.The choice to be in band is one of the most exceptional commitments you will evermake. There is no equivalent or comparable experience to band. You will be joining aperforming ensemble that delves deep into the art of music. We will explore the immenselyintricate and intellectual challenges of music performance, an amazing art that aims to directlytransfer emotion through the acoustic (human powered) production of sound! Experiences inband include extensive music skill development, opportunity for creative expression, publicperformance, travel, and development of lifelong friendships. This is all coupled with thedynamics of participation in a student lead organization that thrives on teamwork, goal basedachievement, and pride. Band is challenging, exciting, emotional, physical, rewarding, aculture in itself, and exists because of your commitment.Whether your motivation for being in the band is musical, social, leadership oriented, orsimply for fun, YOU are the most integral part in insuring our band’s success. Your hardwork, dedication, spirit, enthusiasm, service, clear communication, and constant commitmentto the band is crucial to the quality of YOUR band experience. The direction of the band doesnot reside solely in the hands of the director, instructors, or our student leadership; allmembers share this responsibility equally.
4Table of ContentsForeword .3Welcome.3Ensembles.6Membership in the Key West High School Band .6Ensemble Descriptions .6Symphonic Band .6Wind Ensemble .6Percussion Ensemble .6Jazz Ensemble .7Colorguard .7Marching Band.7All Band Program Courses .7Auditions.7Instrumentation.8Attendance .9Expectations of a Performing Ensemble.9Attendance Policy .9Excused Absences .9Unexcused Absences . 10Examples of Absence Excuses Not Accepted . 10Tardies – Rehearsals and Performances. 10Band Camp. 11Alternate Status . 11Lifting of Alternate Status . 11Calendar 2017-2018 . 12Curriculum . 12Philosophy . 13Musical Concepts . 13Non Musical Goals . 13Grading Policy . 14General . 14Discipline Policy . 15Class Rules . 15Consequences . 15Discipline Warning System . 16Rehearsal & Performance Procedures . 16Daily Classes. 16All Outside of the School Day Rehearsals or Performances . 17Concert Performances . 17Marching Conchs . 17Rehearsals. 17Performances . 17Football Games . 17Parades . 19Uniforms . 19General . 19
5Marching Uniforms . 19Inspections. 19Concert Uniforms . 21Symphonic Band . 21Jazz Band. 21Color Guard. 21Financial Obligations . 22Student Accounts. 22Fair Share of Fundraising . 22Other Costs . 22Football Season Ticket Sales . 22Sponsorship & Concert Program Ads . 22Band Boosters. 24Student Officers . 26Expectations of All Positions. 26Requirements to be an Officer . 26Responsibilities and Descriptions . 27Communication & Information . 31Charms . 31Remind Text Messaging System . 32Student to Parent Communications . 32www.KWHSBand.com . 32Facilities and School Owned Instruments . 33Facilities Policy . 33School Owned Instruments . 3
Jazz Ensemble: Pre-requisite: Jazz audition and previous band experience along with concurrent enrollment in Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, or Percussion Ensemble. Permission may be granted to take only Jazz Band if varsity sport conflict exists. Exception: piano, bass, guitar, drums. Students must have the director’s approval for admission. This
