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TALLWOOD HIGH SCHOOL

BAND HANDBOOK 2017-2018 Tallwood High School Band 1668 Kempsville Road Virginia Beach, VA 23464

PHONE (757) 648-5700 ext. 58743 EMAIL [email protected] WEB http://tallwoodband.com

TallwoodHighSchoolBandHandbook 2

Contents GreetingsStudentsandParents.........................................................................................................3

AttendancePolicy..............................................................................................................................4

ClassRequirementsandExpectations.................................................................................................6

EquipmentandEquipmentCare.........................................................................................................7

GradeEvaluation................................................................................................................................8

WhatDoINeedtoPayFor?..............................................................................................................10

WhattoKnowforBandCamp..........................................................................................................11

Schedule..........................................................................................................................................12

TheMarchingLionsUniform.............................................................................................................13

MarchingPerformanceProcedures..................................................................................................14

Questions?.......................................................................................................................................15

EmergencyTreatmentForm.............................................................................................................16

UniformCommitmentSheet............................................................................................................18

THSMarchingBandContract............................................................................................................18


Greetings Students and Parents Welcometothe2017THSBandSeason!Ihopeyouarereadyforanotherincredibleyear!However,everyyearcomesdowntoafewquestions:HowgooddoYOUwanttobe?HowhardareYOUwillingtowork?WhatkindofbanddoYOUwantthistobe?

Beforewecanbeginourexperience,itisimportanttounderstandthattherearecertainguidelinesthatyoumustfollowinordertobesuccessful.Pleasereadthroughtheinformationinthishandbookverycarefully.Itcontainssomeimportantdates,somenewrules,andlotsofinformationyouwillneedtobefamiliarwith.

TheMarchingLionsareknownforgivingtheiraudiencesomethingspecial.ThisyearwewillpresentExMachina,“fromthemachine”.Allthemusic,movement,andchoreographywillhaveamechanicalfeel.WitharrangementsanddrillbyAlanJohnson,wearesuretohaveanexcitingmarchingseason.

BeingamemberoftheTallwoodHighSchoolBandaffordsyoumanyopportunities,butalsobindsyoutomanyresponsibilities.Youareexpectedto:

• AbidebytheVBCPSStudentCodeofConduct.• AbidebytheVBCPSStudentHonorCode.• Workcooperativelywithallstaffmembersandotherstudents.• ReportpromptlytoALLrehearsals,performancesandbandfunctionsontime.• Practiceyourmusicorguardworkregularly.• GiveyourBESTeverytime,allthetime.

Iamveryexcitedaboutthe2017-2018schoolyear.Everymemberofthisgrouphassomuchtoofferandtogetherwewillachievegreatness!Remember...Althoughperfectioncanneverbeattained,itmustalwaysbeourgoal!Bereadytoworkhardandaboveallhavefun.ThisisYOURBAND.

TimothyJ.Rossettini

DirectorofBandsTallwoodHighSchool


Attendance Policy Aswithanyorganization,attendanceandparticipationarecrucialtotheoverallsuccessofthegroup.Allrehearsalsandeventsaremandatory,andstudentswillbeheldaccountablefortardiness,absenceandlackofparticipation.Thesuccessofthebandprogramdependsonthededicationandattendanceofallmembersofthegroup.

Alleventsandrehearsalsarescheduledandprovidedtostudentsinadvance.Studentsareresponsibleforensuringthatallotherpersonalmatters,includingworkandappointments,arescheduledandtakencareofondayswhentheydonothaveabandcommitment.Ifyoubelieveaconflictisunavoidable,seetheDirectorasfarinadvanceaspossible.Oftentimes,arrangementscanbemadeinorderforstudentstobeabletoparticipateinrehearsals.

Marching Band Course Requirement

MarchingbandatTallwoodisapartofthestudent’soverallfirstsemestergrade.AllSymphonicBandandWindEnsemblemembersarerequiredtoparticipateinmarchingband.ThosestudentswhodonotwishtoparticipateinmarchingbandmayparticipateintheConcertBandandwillhavemultiplealternateassignmentstofulfillthemarchingportionoftheirgrade.

StudentsmayonlybeexemptfrommarchingbandiftheyparticipateonaFallVarsitysportsteamatTallwoodHighSchool,oriftheyareenrolledinfourormoreAdvancedPlacementcourses.

Band and Other Activities

Thougheligibleforexemption,therearebandstudentswhoplayaVarsitysport,areenrolledinfourAdvancedPlacementclasses,orareenrolledintheGlobalStudiesandWorldLanguageAcademyandtakeeightclasses.TheDirectorofBands,CoachesandTeachersatTallwoodwillworktogethersothatstudentsmayparticipateinalloftheactivitiestheywish.However,studentsareresponsibleforworkingoutapracticeandrehearsalschedulewiththeircoachandtheDirectorinadvance.

Communication

AllcommunicationofabsencesortardiesmustbedoneinpersonorbyphonebetweenthestudentandtheDirector.Studentsmaynottellanotherbandmemberthattheywillbeabsentortardy,eveniftheirexcuseisvalid.StudentsmusttakeresponsibilityfortheirmissedrehearsaltimebylettingtheDirectorknowinadvance.

Ifastudentmustmissarehearsalbecauseofillness,itishelpfulifthestudentorstudent’sparentcallstonotifytheDirectorthatthestudentwillbeabsent.Thestudent’sparentmustalsofollowupwithawrittennoteconfirmingthevalidityofthestudent’sabsence.


Rehearsals

Unlessotherwisespecified,weeklymarchingbandrehearsalsareheldTuesdaysfrom2:30–5:30pmandThursdaysfrom5:00–8:00pm.Saturdayrehearsalsmaybeheldonoccasion.ThePercussionwillrehearseMondaysfrom2:30-4:30pminadditiontoweeklyrehearsals.ColorGuardwillalsohaveanadditionalweeklyrehearsal,dayandtimeTBA.

Concertrehearsalswillbescheduledfortheweekspriortoaconcert.

T A R D I N E S S

Unexcusedtardinesstorehearsalwillnotbetolerated.Thursdayrehearsalsarescheduledlateinthedaysostudentsmayfulfilltheiracademicresponsibilitiesafterschool.Unexcusedtardinesswillresultindisciplinaryaction:

• FirstOffense:StudentconferencewiththeDirectorand15pointsofftheirparticipationgrade.• SecondOffense:Phonecalltothestudent’sparentand15pointsofftheirparticipationgrade.• ThirdOffense:Suspensionfromoneperformance,detentionafterschool,15pointsoffthe

student’sparticipationgradeandthestudentcanearnnohigherthana“B”inband.

A B S E N C E S

Anabsenceoccurswhenastudentmissesarehearsalinitsentirety,orwhenastudentismorethan30minuteslate.Excusedabsencesarelimitedtofourreasons:

1. Personalillnesswhichconfinesyoutohome(i.e.anexcusedabsencefromschool)2. Adeathinthefamily3. Religiousholidays(mustbepreapprovedbythedirectoratleasttwoweeksinadvance)4. Approvedprearrangedabsencessubmittedinwritingatleasttwoweeksinadvance

Allotherabsencesareconsideredunexcused.AnystudentwhomissesarehearsalmaybeprohibitedfromparticipatinginthenextperformanceiftheDirectorand/orstafffeelsthestudentisnotadequatelyprepared.Unexcusedabsenceswillresultindisciplinaryaction:

• FirstOffense:StudentconferencewiththeDirector,phonecalltotheirparent,and15pointsofftheirparticipationgrade.

• SecondOffense:Suspensionfromoneperformance,15pointsoffthestudent’sparticipationgradeandnohigherthana“B”inband.

• ThirdOffense:Expulsionfromthegroupandagradeof63/Einband.

Performances

Becauseeverystudentiscriticaltothesuccessofthegroup,anystudentwhomissesaperformancewithoutcausewillreceiveagradeof63/Einbandforthatcurrentfirst9-weeks.


Class Requirements and Expectations ThestudentsatTallwoodHighSchoolareallyoungadults,andareexpectedtoactassuch.Toensureahealthylearningenvironmentforallstudents,thefollowingprocedures,expectationsandrequirementsareexpectedofallstudents.Iwilltryandupdategradesonaweeklybasis.

Seating Arrangements

Standsandchairsaresetupinaspecificseatingarrangement,andshouldnotbemovedunlessinstructedbythedirector.Studentsshouldenterandexittherowsofchairsthroughtheendsofeachrow,neverthemiddle.Forthesafetyofallstudents,books,instrumentcasesandotherbelongingsshouldbeplacedoutofthewayinadesignatedareatopreventblockingtherows.

Classtime

Studentsareexpectedtoenterandexitthebandroomorauditoriuminatimelyandorderlyfashion.Gum,foodanddrinks(exceptwater)arenotallowedandwillbeconfiscated.Repeatedviolationswillresultinadisciplinaryreferral.

Whenthedirectortakesthepodium,studentsareexpectedtobeintheirseatsandpreparedtostartclasswiththeirinstrument,musicandotherclassmaterials.Anystudentnotintheirseatontimeandpreparedwillbecountedtardyandtheirgradereduced.

Instrument Storage

Whennotinuseduringclass,instrumentsshouldbestoredintheirassignedshelvesorlockers.Thebandroomwillbeopentostudentseachmorningandafterschooltobringandtakehometheirinstrument.Nopersonalitemsshouldbestoredintheinstrumentstoragecloset.Anypersonalitemsfoundintheinstrumentstorageclosetwillbethrownaway.

Allstudentsareexpectedtotaketheirinstrumentandmusichomeeachday.Itisimpossibletopracticeathomewhenyourmaterialsareleftatschool!Studentswhohavelargeinstrumentswillbeprovidedasecondinstrumenttokeepathome,ifoneisavailable.Anystudentwholeavestheirinstrumentatschoolovernightwithoutpermissionwillhavetheirgradereduced.

Hall/Restroom Passes

Studentsarenotpermittedtoleaveduringclassunlessitisanemergency.Allrehearsaltimeisvaluable,andwithoutafullclass,theensemblesuffers.Intheeventofanemergency,studentsmustfilloutapassbeforeapproachingthedirectorforpermissiontoleave.

InaccordancewithTallwoodHighSchool’spolicy,nostudentwillbeexcusedtogotoguidanceoranadministratorwithoutawrittenpassfromguidanceoranadministrator.


Equipment and Equipment Care EverymemberoftheTHSBandassumesresponsibilityfortheequipmenttheyusethroughouttheyear,regardlessofwhetherthatequipmentisownedbytheschoolorthestudent.Topreventunintentionaldamage,nostudentispermittedtouse,playortryanotherstudent’sequipmentatanytime.

Additionally,therearespecificguidelinesfortheupkeepofeachinstrument.Someitems(indicatedbyan*asterisk)mayneedtobepurchasedifthestudentdoesnotownthem.

Instrumentsshouldbeswabbedaftereachuseusingacleaningrodwithcottonhandkerchief*.Instrumentsshouldbepolishedbeforeeachperformanceusingapolishingcloth*.

Clarinet

Instrumentsshouldbeswabbedaftereachuseandpriortoeachperformanceusingacottoncleaningswab*.

Recommendations*Mouthpiece:VandorenB45orHitePremierReed:MitchellLurieorVandorenLigature:Rovner

Alto and Tenor Sax

Instrumentsshouldbeswabbedaftereachuseusingacleaningswab*orPadSaver*,mouthpiecebrush*andneckbrush*.

Recommendations*Mouthpiece(Alto):HitePremier,Meyer5MHardRubber,OttoLink5StarorSelmerCStarMouthpiece(Tenor):HitePremier,Meyer6MHardRubberorOttoLink6StarReed:VandorenBlueorJavaLigature:Rovner

Brass Instruments

Allvalvesandslidesmustbekeptlubricatedwithvalveoil*andslidecream*.Tubingshouldbecleanedonceaweekusingwarmwaterandasnakebrush*.Mouthpiecesshouldbecleanedonceaweekusingamouthpiecebrush*.Instrumentsshouldbepolishedbeforeeachperformanceusingapolishingcloth*.Sousaphonesshouldremovethemouthpiece,bitsandneckpriortoputtingtheinstrumentinitscase.

Color Guard

Flags,weapons,andpropsmustbecleanedofdirt,mudandwateraftereachuse.Tapeshouldonlybeappliedasinstructedbyastaffmember.EquipmentandcostumesshouldbekeptcleanandwillbeassignedandmonitoredbytheBandBoosters.Allequipmentandcostumesmustbereturnedattheconclusionofthemarchingseason.


Grade Evaluation GradesaredeterminedinaccordancewithVirginiaBeachCityPublicSchools’GradingScale.

Mr. Rossettini’s Philosophy

Acooperativeattitude,goodbehaviorandconsistentimprovementarecrucialtoahealthylearningenvironmentforallstudents.StudentsmusttrulytrytomakelessthanaCinband.However,eachyearstudentsfailbandbecausetheywillnotfollowtherulesandmeetclassexpectations.Iwilltryandupdategradesonaweeklybasis.

Eachstudent’sattitudeandperformanceaffectstheentireensemble.Asateam,oureffortsmustbecooperativeoreveryonesuffers.Thestudent’sgradereflectsboththeirattitudeandeffort.

Performance Grades

Allstudentswillhaveatleasttwoperformancegradeseachgradingperiod.Thesegradesmaybecompletedinavarietyofways,includinganythefollowingactivities.

• Regularprivatestudywithanapprovedtutor.Thetutormustfilloutanevaluationsheet.• ClassRecital.Recitalmaybeperformedasasolo,duetorsmallensemble.• All-DistrictBandEvent.AllstudentsinSymphonicBandorWindEnsemblearerequiredtoaudition,unlessexcusedbythedirector.

• TallwoodHighSchoolBandsConcert.InappropriateattireINCLUDINGFOOTWEARforboysandgirls.

• DistrictBandAssessment• GraduationPerformance• TermPaper.Papersmaybeonanapprovedperformance-relatedormusictechnologyrelatedtopic.Allpapersmustbethreepages,typedanddoublespaced.

Inaddition,allstudentswillperformindividually—sometimesinfrontoftheclass—asagradedexercise,toascertaintheircurrentperformancelevelortodeterminesectionseating.Theseauditionsusuallyincludemajorscales(includingrudimentsforpercussionists),assignedmusicandsight-reading.

• A–Preparedmusicallyandreportingontime• B–Notknowingmusic,being5minutestardyorleaving5minutesearly• C–10minuteslateorleaving10minutesearly,andnotknowingmusic• D–15minuteslateorleaving15minutesearly,andnotknowingmusic• E–Morethan15minuteslateorleavingmorethan15minutesearly,andnotknowingmusicAnystudentreceivinganEforaperformancemaynotearnhigherthanaCintheclass.

Earning Your Grade

10%-Quizzes10%-ExtraRehearsals20%-ClassParticipation20%-Tests/Projects20%-PracticeRecords20%-Performances/Auditions*ParentswillbecontactedforstudentswithaDorEatprogressreportsandreportcards.


Classroom Grades

Anystudentwhocomestorehearsalwithouttheirinstrumentwillreceiveazerofortheday.Studentswhoseinstrumentsarebeingrepairedmustbringanotefromtherepairshop(nottheirparent),andmustmakeupanymissedwork.

• A–Preparedforclasswithallmusicandmaterials• B–Preparedwithmusic,butnopencil• C–Notpreparedwithmusic,buthasapencil• E–Notpreparedforclass,withnomusicandnopencil

Attendance

Studentsareexpectedtoattendallscheduledrehearsalsandperformances,andwillbegradedaccordingtotheattendancepolicysetforthinthishandbook.Bandisanacademiccourse,andwillbetreatedassuch.

Atseveralpointsduringtheyear,allbandclassescometogethertoperformasagroupatschool-sponsoredspecialevents.Allstudentsarerequiredtoperformattheseevents,includingconcerts,DistrictBandAssessment,andgraduation.Anystudentwhodoesnotperformatgraduation,excludinggraduatingseniors,willreceiveagradeof63/Eforthesemester.

Make-Up Work

Anystudentexcusedfromarehearsalorperformancewillberequiredtomakeupanyworktheymissed.Make-upworkmustbecompletedwithinoneweekoftheabsence,orwithinoneweekofreturningtoschoolfromanextendedabsence.

Amissedperformanceorrehearsalmaybemadeupbyeitheranindividualperformanceofallmusicfromtheperformanceorrehearsalinfrontoftheensembleorthedirector,oranalternateassignmentatthedirector’sdiscretion.

Practice Records

Allstudentsmustfilloutapracticerecordeachweek.Studentsarerequiredtopracticefivetimesperweekforatleast30minuteseachday.Acceptedpracticedaysbeginat30minutes:45minutesonedaydoescover15minutesthenextday.Afterschoolrehearsals—suchasmarchingband,jazzensembleorconcertrehearsals—maybecountedaspracticetimeforthatday.Performancedaysdonotcounttowardpracticerecords.

• A–Turnedinontimewithfivedaysat30minuteseach• B–Onedaylateorfourdaysat30minuteseach• C–Twodayslateorthreedaysat30minuteseach• E–Threedayslate,orfewerthanthreedaysat30minuteseach


What Do I Need to Pay For? Studentsaregivenamplefundraisingopportunitiestohelpoffsetthecostsofband

participation.Paymentplansarealsoavailable,andcanbearrangedthroughtheBand

BoostersandDirectorofBands.ChecksmaybemadepayabletoTallwoodHighSchool

BandBoosters.

Marching Band Fee $400-ReturningmarchersandColorGuard

$425–FirstyearmarchersandColorGuard

Paymentsdue:

June30-$100depositforallmarchers

July30-$150paymentforreturners

July30-$175fornewmembers

August25–Remainingbalanceforallmarchers

Thisfeehelpsoffsetthecostforeachstudent’sinstruction,music,drill,copyrights,marchingt-shirt,marchingbandhoodie(forfirst-yearmarchers),gloves,andothermarchingbandsupplies.Newhoodiesare$30forreturningmarchers.

Shoe and Glove Fees – DueAugust25,2017

$35-ShoeFee(forfirst-yearmarchers)$3-GloveFee(forallstudentsplayingawindinstrument)Allfirst-yearmarchersarerequiredtopurchaseDrillMastermarchingbandshoesforaone-timefee.TheBandBoosterswillfitstudentsandordertheshoesduringthefirstweekofbandcamp.Allstudentsplayingawindinstrumentmustpurchaseapairofmarchingbandgloves.

Ensemble Fee - DueOctober30,2017

$30-AllstudentsinthebandprogrammustpaytheEnsembleFee.ThisfeehelpsoffsetthecostsofparticipatinginAll-Virginiasanctionedevents,music,clinicians,andotherconcertsupplies.

Concert Attire Fee - DueOctober30,2017

$30-RentatuxedoorconcertdressfromtheBandBoosters.Boysandgirlsarerequiredtoprovidetheirownappropriatefootwear.

StudentshavetheoptiontopurchaseorrenttheirconcertattirefromtheBandBoosters.Gentlemenmustprovidetheirownwinged-tiptuxedoshirtwithstuds.Studentsmustreturnallrenteditemsbytheendoftheschoolyearorthestudentwillbefinanciallyresponsibleforreplacingeachitem

Financial Obligation

TallwoodHighSchoolrequiresthatallstudentstofulfilltheirfinancialobligationtothebandprogrambythesetduedates.Anystudentnotfulfillingtheirobligationwillnotbeeligibleto:

• Participateinanybandtriporspecialensemble

• Receivetheirscheduleforthefollowingyear

• Receiveanybandawards• Participateinthegraduation

ceremonyorreceivetheirdiploma


What to Know for Band Camp Time Studentsshouldbeonthefield,readytoplayatthescheduledtimes.Arriveearlysoyouhavetimetoprepareandgettothefieldontime.

Meals

StudentswillNOTbeabletoleavetheschoolformeals.Werecommendyoupackacooler;wemaybeofferingtheconcessionstandagain.

Attire

Studentsmustwearshorts,awhitet-shirt,socksandsneakers.Jeans,flip-flopsandsandalsarenotallowed.Studentsmaywearalightweighthat(noDo-Rags)andshouldbringasparepairofsocksincaseofrain.Ifdressedinappropriately,youwillbeaskedtofindachangeofclothes.Ifyoucannot,onewillbeprovidedforyou;theDramadepartmenthasplentyofcostumes!

What to Bring

• Sunscreen.Applybeforeyouarriveinthemorning.• Deodorant.Reapplyafterlunchifneeded.• LipBalm.Especiallyforbrassplayers.• InstrumentandAccessories.Valveoil(Brass),fivegood

reedsandcorkgrease(Woodwinds),RealFeelorVicFirthdrumpad(Percussionists).

• MusicLyreandFlipFolder.Mandatoryforallstudents.Mustbelabeledwithyournameandsection.

• DurableBlack3-RingBinderand50PlasticPageProtectors.Bindershouldbelabeledwithyournameandsection.

• 2Pencilsand2Highlighters.Oneyellowhighlighterandoneothercolor.

• ReusableWaterBottle.Allstudentsmusthaveabottlelabeledwiththeirnameandsection.(NOTarecycledplasticbottle!)

• MarchingBandMusicandDrill.Youwillgetonecopy!Extracopiesare$1perpage!

Staff

HeatherCraftandSethFosterwillworkwiththewoodwinds.HeatherisaformerdrummajorandalumnaofTallwoodHighSchool.SethisaformerdrummajorandalumnusofTallwood,andisstudyingmusiceducationatOldDominionUniversity.

KatieBaynorwillworkwiththeBrass.KatiereceivedherBachelorofMusicinMusicEducationfromJamesMadisonUniversity,withaconcentrationintrumpet.

PatrickDermody,andCameronRichardsonwillworkwiththepercussion.PatrickandCameronarealumniofTallwoodHighSchoolandarebothin-demandpercussionperformersintheHamptonRoadsarea.

RonnieCollinswillonceagainbeleadingupthevisualcomponentoftheMarchingLionsGuard.Ronniehasbeenanintegralpartofthebandprogramsincejoiningus5yearsago.

Additionalstaffwillbehiredoverthesummerandwillfulfillanyneedsrequiredbythebandprogram.


Schedule Bearinmindthatthisscheduleistentativeandalldatesandtimesaresubjecttochange.Mr.Rossettiniwillmakeeveryefforttogiveamplenoticeforanyunexpectedschedulechanges.Forthemostup-to-dateschedule,checkthecalendaronTallwoodBand.com.

Band Camp

August14-18 August21-25 August28-301:00-9:00pmMealfrom5:00-6:00pm*

1:00-9:00pmMealfrom5:00-6:00pm*

5:00-8:00pm

Friday,August25–ParentPreviewPotluckPicnic!Comeseewhatthestudentshavebeenworkingon!Moreinformationtocome.

*MoreinformationonmealsintheWhattoKnowForBandCampsection.

Marching Season

August31 Footballvs.GreenRun

September5 Drumlineplaysforfirstdayofschool

September15 Footballvs.Kempsville

September23September28

CompetitionatPrincessAnneHighSchool(leavealldayopen)Footballvs.FirstColonial(8thGradeNight)

September30 CompetitionsatHermitageandGoochlandHS,Richmond,VA

October7 CompetitionatVirginiaBeachSportsplex

October13 Footballvs.Salem(Homecoming)

October14

CompetitionatHanoverHS,Hanover,VA(possiblenightshowonthewayhome)

October20 Footballvs.Cox(SeniorNight)

October28 StateMarchingAssessment5thAnnualTallwoodMarchingInvitational

November11 VeteransDayParade

December2 VirginiaBeachHolidayParade


The Marching Lions Uniform TheuniformoftheMarchingLionshasbecomeasymbolofthedisciplineanddedicationofitsmembers.Tomaintainthisreputation,therearecertainrulesforwearingtheuniformproperly.Theserulesaremeanttopromoteprideandrespectinthoseprivilegedtowearit.

Uniform Parts

Allmajorpiecesoftheuniformaremarkedwithanumber.Studentsareresponsibleforrememberingtheirnumbersandensuringthatallpiecesstaytogether.

S H O E S A N D S O C K S

Studentsshouldwritetheirnameontheinsideofbothshoes.Shoesshouldbekeptcleanandshouldbepolishedbeforeperformances.HighblacksockswithnologowillbewornwiththeDrillMastermarchingshoes.

H A T , G L O V E S A N D G A U N T L E T S

Glovesandgauntletsshouldbekeptcleanthroughouttheseason.Anystudentwithlonghairmusttietheirhairbackandputitupinsidetheirhat.Themarchinghatmustbekeptuprightatalltimes.Whenthebandisnotwearinghats,studentsshouldstriptheirgauntlets,placetheminthehatandrestthehatonthebleachers.Studentsshouldnotcarrytheirhatbytheplumeorthestrap.

J A C K E T A N D P A N T S

Studentsmustmakeeveryefforttokeepjacketsandpantscleanthroughouttheseason.Studentsshouldwearthecurrentseason’smarchingbandt-shirtasthetoplayerunderthejacket.Onlythecurrentmarchingbandt-shirtisacceptableasthetoplayer.

Uniform Guidelines

Whennotbeingworn,uniformswillbehungproperlyoneachstudent’sdesignatedhanger.Ifanyuniformisnothungproperly,thebandwillnotbedismisseduntilitisfixed.Studentswillbeheldfinanciallyresponsiblefordamagetoorlossofanypartoftheuniform.

H O M E C O M I N G

IfanybandstudentiselectedtoHomecomingCourt,theywillberequiredtomarchintheirmarchingbanduniformduringhalftimeoftheHomecominggame.TheyshouldbepreparedtoweartheMarchingLionsuniformaspartoftheHomecomingCourt.

While in Uniform

• Nounapprovedjewelry• Noplayingexceptinan

organizedfashionledbytheDirectororDrumMajor(s)

• Noprofanity,obscenegesturesorshouting

• Nodisplaysofaffection• Nosmoking,spitting,or

chewinggum• Norunning


Marching Performance Procedures Duringperformances,eachstudentnotonlyrepresentsthemselvesandtheband,butalsoTallwoodHighSchool,thecommunityandtheVirginiaBeachPublicSchoolsSystem.Studentsareexpectedtoactliketheyoungadultstheyare.AllstudentswillabidebytheVirginiaBeachPublicSchoolsCodeofConductandCellPhonePolicy.

Before We Depart

• Studentswillarriveinthebandroomatthedesignatedtime.• Thebandstaffwillperformabriefinspectionofeachstudentastheyexitthebandroomto

loadthebuses.• UnlesstheDirectorinstructsotherwise,allstudentswillweartheuniforminitsentirety.Hats

andgloveswillberemovedonlyifinstructedbytheDirector.

While We’re There

• Allmarchingbandmembers,includingtheColorGuard,willsitintheirassignedsectionranksandmaynotswitchseats.Uponenteringthestands,studentswillremainstandinguntiltheDirectorseatsthem.

• Non-bandmembersincludingalumniarenotpermittedtositwithintheband.Reservedseatingisavailablearoundtheperimeteroftheband.

• Throughoutthedurationoftheperformance,studentswillfollowanyandalldirectionsgivenbytheDrumMajor(s)andDirector.

• TheBandwillactasasingleunit;allmemberswillstandandsittogetherasinstructed.• Wheninthestandsatfootballgames,payattentionandbereadytoplayatamoment’snotice.

Wewillnotplaywhensomeoneisinjured,orwhenplayingmightinterferewiththegame.• Everyconsiderationwillbemadeforrestroombreaks.Studentsmustaskpermissionbefore

usingtherestroomandmustbeaccompaniedbyachaperoneoranotherbandmember.

When We Leave

• Aftertheperformance,studentswillremainseated.TheDirectorwilldismissthemrow-by-row.• Oncewereturnhome,thebandwillbedismissedonceallequipmentisproperlystored,

uniformsareproperlyhungandstudentsareseatedandquietinthebandroom


Questions? Havequestions?Ifyouhaveaquestion,pleasedonothesitatetoask.Theonlybadquestionistheonethatisnotasked.Thislistshouldhelpdirectyoutothecorrectperson.

Director of Bands TimothyJ.Rossettini(757)[email protected]

Marching Band Staff Woodwinds:HeatherCraft,SethFosterBrass:KatieBaynorPercussion:PatrickDermody,CameronRichardsonColorGuard:RonnieCollins

Band Boosters President:MicoleAristy1stVicePresident:TBA2ndVice:JenBaileyTreasurer:SandiMusicSecretary:MikeEpiscopo

Website [email protected]

Emergency Treatment Form MedicalInformation,ReleaseofLiabilityandGeneral,ParentalPermissionFormforPracticesandFieldTrips

Contact Information Child Last First Middle

StreetAddress City Zip

DateofBirth(MM/DD/YYYY) Age Parent(s)Email

Father Name HomePhone CellPhone WorkPhone


Mother Name HomePhone CellPhone WorkPhone


Your Child’s Medical Information

Pleaseattachacopyofyourinsurancecard.

Insurance InsuranceProvider PolicyNumber

PolicyHolder’sName

Doctor FamilyDoctor/Clinic DoctorPhone DateofLastTetanusShot

Pleasecheckanyconditionsorallergiesyourchildhas.

Ö Condition Ö Condition Ö Condition Ö Allergies Asthma Mononucleosis HearingImpairment Aspirin LungDisease LowBloodPressure NoseBleeds Penicillin EarInfection HeadAches BladderInfections SulfaDrugs Epilepsy Migraines KidneyInfections Tetracycline HighBloodPressure MotionSickness SpecialDiet HayFever Dizziness HIV InsectStings EmotionDisorder Diabetes Lactose SickleCellAnemia Hepatitis Peanuts Convulsions Hypoglycemia Latex HeartsDisease Polio KidneyDisease FaintingSpells

Over the Counter and Ongoing Medications

Igivechaperonesandsponsorspermissiontoadministerthefollowingover-the-countermedicationstomychild.Pleasecheck“YES”or“NO”

Medication YES NOTylenol Ibuprofen(Advil,etc.) Aspirin Motrin Midol DiarrheaMedication Immodium UpsetStomachMedication PeptoBismol Tums Dramamine/MotionSicknessMedication

Pleaselistanymedicationyourchildcannottake:

Supplying Medications

ParentsorGuardiansmustprovideallprescriptionmedication.ParentsorGuardiansmustalsoprovideanynon-prescriptionmedicationthatmustbetakenonadailybasis.ThesemedicationsmustbeleftintheiroriginalbottleorcontainerandplacedinaZiplock-typebag.Insidethebag,pleaseincludeanindexcardwiththestudent’sname,medicationnameandclearinstructionsforadministeringthemedication.

Parent or Guardian Authorization

Intheeventofsicknessoraccident,Igrantthesponsorsandchaperonespermissiontoseekanyandallmedicalattentionfortheabovenamedchild.Intheabsenceofaparentorguardian,Igrantpermissiontoanylicensedmedicalfacilityorphysiciantoprovideallneededmedicalcareandtreatmenttomychild.

Signature of Parent(s)/Guardian(s) Father Print Signature Date

Mother Print Signature Date

Pleaselistthenameanddosageofanymedicationyourchildtakesonanonongoingbasis,includingover-the-countermedications,prescriptionsandinhalers.

Uniform Commitment Sheet Student Information Last First Middle Grade

Instrument(s)

Replacement Costs: Thereplacementcostsforeachpieceoftheuniformareupdatedyearlyandarelistedbelow.

MARCHING BAND CONCERT BAND

Uniform Agreement We,theundersigned,dohereby,agree,infull,toabidebythisContract,assumingfullresponsibilityforeachissuedmarchingand/orconcertuniformitemscareandmaintenance,including,butnotlimitedto,financialliabilityfortherepairofuniformitem(s)duetoanyandalldamagescausedbymisuse,negligenceand/orcarelesstreatmentandbehavior,anddry-cleaningbyaprofessionalbusiness,andreplacementforanyunreturnedormissinguniformitem(s). ParentSignature Date

ParentSignature Date

StudentSignature DateMarchingUniformReceived

StudentSignature DateConcertUniform

Received

Description Cost CleaningStrungPearlNecklace $14 N/AGown(Denisesweetheartneckline) $81 TuxedoCoat $181 $20.76TuxedoTrousers $51 $18.98TuxedoShirt(wingtipcollar) $28 $5.29DressShirt(black) $31 Necktie–purple(polysatin) $21 $13.57Bowtie–black(polysatin) $13 $13.57Bowtie–purple(polysatin) $18 $13.57Bowtie–gold(lame’) $21 $13.57Cummerbund–black(polysatin)

$17 $14.29

Cummerbund–purple(polysatin)

$17 $14.29

Cummerbund–gold(lame’) $19 $14.29TuxedoShirtStuds–black(setof4) $23 N/ACufflinks–black(classicround) $26.36 N/A

Description CostPlume $16.75Shako(hat) $30.95ShakoBox $8.95Beret $7.95BibberPants $49.95Jacket(custom) $274.94Baldric/Sash(custom) $46.34Gauntlet–purple(custom) $46.34Gauntlet–black(custom) $46.34Shoes(Drillmasters) $38.95GlovesSuregrip–black/white $2.20Gloves–Halffinger $2.60Tshirt $Hoodie $MeshDrawstringBag(18x24) $6.99

THS Band Contract InordertorepresentTallwoodHighSchoolintheschool,thelocalcommunity,VirginiaBeachPublicSchools,thecommonwealth,andtheregion,acommitmentaboveandbeyondnormalclassworkisrequiredfromthebandstudentsandtheirparent(s)orguardian(s).

I/We,theparent(s)orguardian(s)ofaTallwoodHighSchoolstudent,understandthathe/shewillbeparticipatingintheTallwoodHighSchoolBandandthatparticipationcarriessignificanttimeandfinancialobligations.

I/WeacknowledgethatwewillberequiredtopaythefollowingapplicablefeesinfullbythedatesspecifiedandthatpaymentplansareavailableandmaybearrangedthroughtheTHSBBExecutiveBoardandDirectorofBands:

• BandFee:Deposit($100)DueJune30,2017;Payment($150returners;$175newmembers)DueJuly30,2017;BalanceDueAugust25,2017.

• ShoeFee:DueAugust25,2017.$35fornewmarchingbandshoes;• GloveFee:DueAugust25,2017.$3.00forglovesforthewindplayersinthemarchingband;• EnsembleFee:DueOctober30,2017.$30perensemblemychildparticipatesinduringthe2017-2018schoolyear;• ConcertAttireFee:DueOctober30,2017.$30forthoserentingfromtheBandBoosters.

Thebandprogramiswellawarethatallcoursesrequiredforgraduationtakeprioritybeforeabandclassisscheduledforthestudent’scourseload.Allaccommodationwillbemetinorderforbandtobeapartofyourclassschedule,afterrequiredcourserequirementsarescheduled,evenifthatmeansyouhavetochangeensembles.BysigningthiscontractIunderstandthatmyelectivepriority,regardlessofmycourserequest,nowbecomesBand.

I/Weacknowledgethatifourstudentwithdrawsfrommarchingband,butparticipatesforthefirstfullweekofbandcampwearerequiredtopay50percentoftheBandFee.

I/WeacknowledgeTallwoodHighSchool’spolicyforfinancialobligationstothebandprogramandacknowledgethatanystudentnotfulfillingtheirobligationwillnotbeeligibleto:

• Participateinanybandtriporspecialensemble/activity• Receiveanyawardsfromthebandprogram

• ParticipateinTallwood’sGraduationceremony

I/WetheundersignedacknowledgethatwehavereadandagreetothepoliciessetforthintheTallwoodHighSchoolBandHandbook.

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