Denton High School Bronco Band Handbook
2017 - 2018
- DHS Band Mission Statement -
The DHS Band is a family of students brought together by a common goal: success. Our passion and dedication allows us to excel not only in music but also in life by surpassing all obstacles and becoming role models for our peers. In a supportive community, we continue to set new standards and uphold the PRIDE of Bronco Country.
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Director Contact Information
Brian Wilson Director of Bands 940-369-2219 [email protected]
Jesse Woolery Associate Director of Bands 940-369-2209 [email protected]
Phillip Elder Director of Percussion 940-369-2225 [email protected]
Ashley Maldonado Color Guard Director 214-310-8814 [email protected]
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GENERAL BAND PROCEDURES
This handbook will spell out in detail several rules and guidelines that are necessary to have a successful band program. However, listed below are some general guidelines to follow in all situations.
1. All rehearsals are mandatory.
2. Gum, food, and drinks, other than bottled water, are prohibited in the band hall.
3. Be on time, if not early, to all band rehearsals and performances.
4. Respect other band members, parents, and directors.
5. Respect the property of the school and of others.
6. Always portray a positive attitude in your words and actions.
7. Give 110% effort 110% of the time.
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ATTENDANCE POLICY
WORK SCHEDULES, FAMILY TRIPS, AND OTHER ACTIVITIES must not interfere with the rehearsal and performance schedule provided at the beginning of the school year. Students who enroll in other school activities such as athletics, choir, theatre, etc. should plan ahead to avoid conflicts. The band directors will work together with other teachers and coaches to give all students the opportunity to be a part of both organizations.
Absences: Unexcused absences include, but are not limited to, doctor’s appointments without a note, organization meetings, work, family vacations, etc.
Excused absences include severe illness or medical emergency (doctor’s note required), or a death in the family.
Tardies: A tardy is anywhere from 1 second to 10 minutes late. After 10 minutes, it is an absence! It is imperative that every student be at rehearsal on time.
First tardy– This is your verbal warning Second tardy – You have earned after school detention with an assistant principal on the following Tuesday. Third tardy– Go see your Instructional Principal to get your Saturday School assignment. Fourth tardy– Go see your Instructional Principal to be assigned to ISSC.
Taken from the Denton High School attendance policy.
All absences and tardies, including morning and after school rehearsals, will be submitted to the attendance office.
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MARCHING BAND PRACTICE SCHEDULE
ATTENDANCE AT ALL REHEARSALS AND PERFORMANCES, IS MANDATORY.
The Denton High School Marching Band is comprised of all members of the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Jazz Bands and Color Guard. All students have a place in the marching band. Everyone will perform, in some capacity, at every performance. Students who play all music by memory for the directors, attend all rehearsals, and make a conscientious effort to improve, will perform in a varsity spot throughout the marching season at every football game and every marching competition.
Our weekly marching band rehearsal schedule throughout most the season is:
Monday & Tuesday, 4:40 to 7:00 pm (full band) Monday, 7:00pm to 8:00pm (percussion only) Wednesday, 4:30pm to 5:30pm (winds & guard only) Thursday & Friday, 7:00am to 8:30am (full band)
After marching contest season, we will have a slightly altered schedule for the remainder of the season. Please see the online calendar for more specific details at http://www.dentonisd.org/broncoband.
Games are every Friday from September 1st through November 10th. Playoffs will begin following the regular season schedule and we will continue to perform throughout the playoff season. Playoff games are on either Fridays or Saturdays.
Every student is necessary to the success of the marching band!
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BAND CLASSES
Band is an academic class. Auditions are at the end of the school year for the following year, as well as All Region Band placement in December. New students audition upon arrival.
Wind Ensemble (grades 9-12)
Performances will include UIL Marching, Concert, and Sight Reading Contests, one or more marching invitational/festivals, a Christmas concert, three spring concerts, and possible recruiting special events. Sectionals and full band rehearsals (with percussion) occur outside of the normal school day. Additional clinics occur during competition time and posted on the Bronco Band Calendar. Students in the Wind Ensemble will be required to audition for the TMEA All Region Band and to play a Class I solo or ensemble at the DHS Solo and Ensemble contest in May. Once a student has made it into the Wind Ensemble, their continued success is dependent upon their enrollment in private lessons.
Symphonic Band (grades 9-12)
Performances will include UIL Marching, Concert, and Sight Reading Contests, one or more marching invitational/festivals, a Christmas concert, three spring concerts, and possible recruiting special events. Sectionals and full band rehearsals (with percussion) occur outside of the normal school day. Additional clinics occur during competition time and posted on the Bronco Band Calendar. Students in the Symphonic Band will be required to audition for the TMEA All Region Band and to play a Class I solo or ensemble at the DHS Solo and Ensemble contest in May. Once a student has made it into the Symphonic Band, their continued success is dependent upon their enrollment in private lessons.
Concert Band (grades 9-12)
Performances will include UIL Marching, Concert, and Sight Reading Contests (if instrumentation and eligibility allow), a Christmas concert, one or more spring invitational festivals, and two spring concerts. Sectionals and full band rehearsals (with percussion) occur outside of the normal school day. Additional clinics occur during competition time and posted on the Bronco Band Calendar. Students in Concert Band must play an appropriate solo or ensemble at the DHS Solo and Ensemble contest in May; however, they will be encouraged to audition for the TMEA All Region Band. Private lessons are not a requirement for this class but they are highly encouraged!
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BAND CLASSES CONTINUED…
Jazz Lab Band (grades 9-12)
According to DISD guidelines: “Jazz Band membership is open to secondary students who are a part of a parent large ensemble band organization (marching and concert band). Jazz Band membership is open to students outside the band program only by director approval.”
This ensemble class meets within the school day. There are three ensembles in the DHS jazz program. In this class, students will learn how to improvise and perform assorted styles of jazz music. The Jazz bands will have their own concerts and play for many community events, including the Denton Arts and Jazz Festival. Everyone in the group must learn and audition for the TMEA All Region Jazz Ensemble. Mr. Jesse Woolery is the director of the DHS jazz program.
Percussion Class - Varsity/Symphonic (grades 9-12)
These classes are open to grades 9-12. The classes divide into Front Ensemble and Battery in the 1st semester. There will be a tryout in November to determine placement in the Varsity or Symphonic Percussion Class for the 2nd semester. Students in this class will be encouraged to audition for the All Region Band and participate in Solo & ensemble Contest. Percussion students will perform at drumline contests in the fall semester, the holiday and spring concerts, as well as the Percussion Bash in the spring. All percussionists are encouraged to take private lessons regularly.
Color Guard Class (grades 9-12)
This class is open to grades 9-12 and it meets at the same time as Concert Band. There will be a tryout for this class at the end of each school year. The requirements set forth by the director are mandatory and all rehearsals and performances for the marching band will apply to this class during the fall. During the spring, the members of this class will attend three to four contests throughout the course of the semester.
It is our desire that students remain in band for the duration of their career at DHS. However, if a student chooses to exit the DHS band there are district and campus requirements to exit or re-enter the program. Consult the director of bands for more details.
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GRADES& ELIGIBILITY
Grades: In determining the band grade, each grading period, three areas comprise the average: 1) Major Summative Grades (70%) - including attendance at Football Games, UIL Performances, All Region Tryout, Solo & Ensemble Contest, Texas State Solo & Ensemble Contest, and ALL concerts. 2) Minor Summative Grades (30%) – including attendance to rehearsals, class written assignments, chair tests and pass off tests. There will be a weekly grade of 100 for attendance to rehearsals.
Eligibility: Most of the activities associated with marching band are extra-curricular including football games and contests. To be eligible by TEA, UIL and DISD requirements, students must pass ALL classes every 9 wks. Students who fail any single class at the end of grading period will become INELIGIBLE seven days after the last day of the grading cycle in which they failed. In the fall of 2017, the first grading period will end on Thursday, October 12th. Students who fail at that time will be ineligible on Thursday, October 19th. During a student’s ineligibility period, attendance to morning rehearsals is still required, in addition to attending morning tutorials in necessary classes. Students will be able to regain their eligibility by PASSING ALL CLASSES AT THE END OF THE 3RD WEEK OF THE NEXT GRADING PERIOD AND MAY BE ELIGIBLE AGAIN ON THE FRIDAY AFTER THE 3 WEEK PROGRESS REPORT. A STUDENT WHO DOES NOT REGAIN ELIGIBILITY AT THAT TIME WILL HAVE TO WAIT UNTIL END OF THE NEXT GRADING PERIOD. A more comprehensive schedule will be on the band website when it becomes available from the school district.
If a student fails one grading cycle in a semester, they will be in Concert Band for the remainder of the school year.
Most of the work that our students do is Co-Curricular and NOT SUBJECT TO ELIGIBILITY. Sectionals, ALL rehearsals, ALL concerts, and private lessons are considered Co-Curricular.
Events that are Extra-Curricular, all UIL events, are subject to the eligibility rule. Ineligible students will have alternate assignments during contest preparation time.
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DISCIPLINE
Discipline is a quality that must come from within the individual. Because of this fact, each student is responsible for his or her own actions as a member of the DHS Band. Any student who shows an inability to work effectively in class will be re-assigned to another class at the discretion of the director of bands.
As a school group, the band is governed by District and School Board policies, anytime we are together for all band functions. The Handbook Form that you sign at the end of this handbook will be in effect throughout the year for all events related to the band program.
Any student, who violates school rules, while with the DHS Band, will be subject to all usual school disciplinary procedures. In addition, those students will be subject to dismissal and will not continue to perform or travel with the Band. In addition, students who receive assignment to the “Alternative Education Program” School for disciplinary action outside of Band activities will not perform with the Band in any extra-curricular function for the remainder of the semester and are subject to re- evaluation upon their return.
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INDIVIDUAL COMPETITIONS
TMEA All-Region Band auditions involve the finest students from schools in our Region and are the first step in advancement toward membership in the TMEA All-State Band. All students in grades 9-12 may participate if academically eligible. All students in the Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band are required to audition and members in the Concert Band are encouraged to audition. The music is available at the end of July and the tryouts are in December. Students must check their calendars carefully and make a complete commitment to both the tryouts and the performance before entering.
The UIL Solo & Ensemble Contest takes place in March at Lake Dallas High School and results in competitive ratings. All students in the Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band and Concert Band are encouraged to participate in this or the Denton HS Solo-Ensemble Contest in May if academically eligible. Students are responsible for their own accompanists, if needed.
www.tmea.org
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STUDENT LEADERSHIP
The Band Leadership Team members, chosen by audition in the spring, must meet the following requirements to tryout:
DRUM MAJORS:
1) Must be academically eligible at the time of tryouts. 2) Must have earned a place in Wind Ensemble. 3) Must complete the additional audition portfolio of information.
BAND LEADERSHIP TEAM MEMBERS:
1) Must be academically eligible at the time of tryouts. 2) Must be enrolled in a band class. 3) Must complete the additional audition portfolio of information.
ALL STUDENT LEADERS MUST FULFILL THE FOLLOWING REQUIREMENTS TO REMAIN IN THEIR POSITION:
1) Attend ALL rehearsals, camps and performances 2) Communicating any potential conflicts to directors well in advance 3) Behaving in a mature and professional manner at band events and away from band events (This means I will not need to be disciplined by the directors, school administrators, or law enforcement) 4) Continually look for ways to help (don’t wait until asked) 5) Continually look for ways to improve the band program 6) Preparing my part, to the best of my ability, prior to rehearsal 7) Maintaining my academic eligibility (minimum grade of 70) in all classes and seeking help in doing so, if needed 8) Taking proper care of all school-owned equipment, always
FAILURE TO MEET THE LISTED REQUIREMENTS WILL RESULT IN THE IMMEDEATE DISMISSAL OF THE ASSIGNED DUTIES
“If your actions inspire others to dream more, learn more, do more and become more, you are a leader.” ~ John Quincy Adams
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UNIFORMS
DHS Band Uniform Check-in/out Dates for the 2017-2018 school year. ➢ Marching Uniform Check-out dates – July 31, 2017 ➢ Marching Uniform Check-in dates – December 18 – December 20, 2017 ➢ Concert Uniform Check-out dates – January 8 – January 12, 2018 ➢ Concert Uniform Check-in dates – May 16 – May 21, 2018
The marching uniforms of the DHS Band are worn at most outdoor functions unless weather prohibits. In addition to the uniform, each student needs the following items to complete the uniform:
➢ Black Marching Shoes - ordered in August ➢ All black, long, crew cut socks – purchased on your own ➢ White Performance Gloves – provided by the band ➢ Band t-shirt – provided by the band
The summer marching uniform will consist of the band t-shirt and khaki shorts (purchased on your own).
During the season, students are expected to properly clean and maintain their marching uniform (see the Uniform Care Guide online for more details). Please check at the time of fitting to see if all buttons, zippers, etc., are present and workable. If you lose a piece of your uniform, you must be prepared to replace what is missing.
Students will wear the concert uniform at all DHS Band concerts.
Boys will be issued a school-owned tuxedo jacket/pant, bow tie/cummerbund and will need to independently furnish:
➢ A white tuxedo shirt with wing collar. ➢ Black dress shoes (not patent leather) ➢ All black dress socks.
Girls will wear concert black. If you plan to wear a skirt, please adhere to the Student Dress Code located in the Denton ISD School Code Conduct.
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UNIFORMS CONTINUED…
ALL UNIFORM PARTS MUST BE DRY CLEANED BEFORE THEY ARE CHECKED-IN.
All uniform parts that are not checked-in by May 21, 2018, will become a school fine at the replacement cost listed below. If you did not hand your dry-cleaning receipt and uniform to Mr. Wilson personally, then it is not officially checked-in. A price breakdown of each uniform part is below.
➢ Uniform bag ...………………………………… $25 ➢ Marching Jacket ………………………………. $125 ➢ Marching Pants with suspenders …………… $125 ➢ Hat ………………………………………………. $75 ➢ Hat box ……………………...…………………. $25 ➢ Gauntlets ………………………………………. $50 each ➢ Tuxedo Jacket ………………………………… $65 ➢ Tuxedo Pants .………………………………… $25 ➢ Cummerbund & Bow Tie …………………… $10
Concert Behavior/Etiquette: At concerts, students will conduct themselves in a mature manner and act as professionals would on and off the stage. Concerts are serious events. Audience members are expected to follow basic rules of etiquette, i.e. clapping at the appropriate time, not whistling, screaming, etc., not taking flash pictures during the performance, removing crying babies/children, not leaving or entering during a piece of music, turning off all cell phones and other electronic devices.
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APPLIED PRIVATE INSTRUCTION
Denton ISD approves certain private instructors through auditions and interviews. Parents will receive a list of Private Lesson teachers at the beginning of the school year. Private Lessons may occur during, before or after school. Private Lesson money goes directly to the private lesson teacher. Private Lesson Instructors will assist students with the preparation of music for TMEA All- Region, Area, and State tryouts, DISD Solo and Ensemble, and with occasional parts of student’s band music. Teachers will provide assignments that will need to be consistently practiced by the student. Parents should remain informed about the lesson content, expectations of the student, and their student’s rate of progress by the private lesson teacher. Parents should contact their own campus band director with questions about lessons or private teachers. Private lesson scholarship help is available thanks to the generous support of our band booster organization. Specific band booster qualifications have been set and approved in order to receive this financial assistance. Private lessons are strongly encouraged for the complete development of each student’s potential as a performing musician. Private lessons have no reflection on the student’s band grade.
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INSTRUMENTS
School Owned Instruments:
School owned instruments are maintained through a DISD fee of $125 per year for wind and percussion players, $50 per year for students on reduced lunch and $25 for students on free lunch. See the financial letter at the back of the handbook for more details. If, in the opinion of a DISD band director, a school-owned instrument is not being properly maintained or cared for it is the director’s prerogative to remove the instrument from the student’s care.
Recommended Instrument List:
Flute – Yamaha models 581, 581-H, or Miyazawa Model 95SR
Clarinet – Buffet R-13 (the “Festival” model is not recommended)
Alto Sax – Selmer SA-80 or Yamaha Custom
Trumpet – Bach Stradivarius Model 37 ML (Medium Large) bore
Trombone – Bach TB200 Series F Attachment Trombone
These “pro-model” instruments are often heavily discounted for cash purchases. Parents are encouraged to seek the help of a private instructor or director before purchasing one of these instruments. We recommend that students not continue to use their “beginner” instruments past the 8th- grade, unless an advanced model was purchased initially. Better quality instruments enable all students to learn more quickly and with greater ease.
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SUPPLIES
You will need the following supplies/accessories for your instrument:
Brass: · Straight mute (Denis Wick) · Cup mute (Denis Wick) · Cleaning cloth · Cleaning snake · Mouthpiece brush, · Valve or rotor oil · Tuning slide cream · KORG Tuner · Matrix Clip
Woodwinds: · Cleaning cloth · Appropriate swab · 4 or more good reeds (Vandoren) · Cork grease · KORG Tuner · Matrix Clip · Appropriate neck-strap
Percussion: · Snare drum sticks · Timpani mallets · Xylophone mallets Stick bag (all brands and types will be specified later in a separate letter)
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DHS BAND BOOSTERS
The Denton Band Boosters Association provides up to 60% of the curricular budget of the Denton Band Program. Every band parent is a member the Band Boosters. Band Booster funds provide enrichment for ALL Denton High School bands. Band Booster funds are NOT to pay for student trips even though the Boosters will sponsor special fundraisers to allow individual students to raise travel funds. According to the University Interscholastic League, school patrons to help enrich the students’ participation in extracurricular activities form booster clubs. In doing this, parents help conduct fair and equitable competition, adhere to rules, uphold the law, and respect authority. They also delegate authority to the school, and back up the decisions made by the school. Booster clubs do not have authority to direct the duties of a school district employee. The schedule of performances and contests, rules for participation, method of earning letters, and all other criteria dealing with inter-school programs are under the jurisdiction of the local school administration.
PLEASE CHECK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE FIRST BAND BOOSTER MEETING FOR THE 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR AND PLAN TO ATTEND!
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Denton High School Band Financial Letter
The purpose of the band fee is to cover operating expenses that Denton ISD cannot. For marching band, there are required items that will need to be purchased before school starts so a prompt first payment in August is very much appreciated. To pay your band fees, students may choose to make payments and/or participate in fundraisers provided throughout the school year. If you have any questions regarding fees, please contact Brian Wilson at [email protected] or 940-369-2219.
Fall Band Fee: $475.00 ***May be paid all at once or in three separate installments. See Bronco Band Calendar for dates of installments*** Due August 1, 2016 Checks Payable to: DHS BAND • One band show shirt (additional shirts may be purchased for $15) • One band under shirt (to be worn at all marching performance when in full uniform) • Marching band staff and clinicians • Copyright and arrangement costs of the marching show and marching band stand tunes • Publicity costs; programs, posters, flyers, etc. • General equipment for the marching band • Contest entry fees for the marching band • Full band meals • Transportation overages • Marching gloves, band hall office supplies, paper, valve oil, cork grease, mutes, tuners, music folders, technique/method books • All other essentials that district funds do not cover
Marching band expense as needed: Due August 1, 2017 Checks Payable to: DHS BAND $38.00 Marching Shoes $7.00 Flip Folder $12.00 Flute flip folders
Denton ISD Instrument Rental Fee (all students playing school owned or percussion instruments) ***This fee cannot be fundraised or paid with a credit card*** Due November 1, 2017 Checks Payable to: DENTON ISD $125.00 Wind & Percussion students $50.00 All students on Reduced Lunch $25.00 All students on Free Lunch
Other participation and spring fees: Checks Payable to: DHS BAND $45 Spring Band Fee (due February 1, 2018) $50 Jazz Studio Fee (due February 1, 2018) $50 Percussion Studio Fee (due December 1, 2017) $400 Winter Guard Fee (due December 1, 2017)
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DISD BAND LETTER JACKET REQUIREMENTS
To receive a Denton ISD Band letter jacket, band students must complete at least one year of satisfactory band membership before they may order a letter jacket (or service stripe), be “a member in good standing” during his/her band tenure, and must have participated in all required performances; concerts, contests, parades, etc. Band members must accumulate a total of 75 points to earn a letter jacket. Each additional service stripe requires an additional 50 points. Points are cumulative beginning in the 9th grade. No points are advanced.
Each band student may be awarded only one (1) letter jacket while a high school student in Denton ISD (not one per activity), but may letter in as many activities as he/she is able (per UIL rules). Once a student qualifies for a letter jacket or service stripe, students must complete this form and return it to the director of bands.
Fresh Soph Jun Sen
All-Region Audition 10 points/year for auditioning for the All-Region Band ______10 points/year for auditioning for the All-Region Jazz Band ______15 additional points/year for making a Region Band organization ______20 additional points/year for certification to Area ______30 additional points/year for making an All-State Band organization ______
Solo/Ensemble 10 points/year for playing a Class I Solo ______10 additional points/year for 1st Division rating. Class I Solo ______5 additional points/year for Outstanding Performer at the DISD contest ______5 points/year for playing in a Class I Ensemble ______5 additional points/year for 1st Division rating, Class I Ensemble ______
2 points/year for playing a Class II Solo ______3 additional points/year for 1st Division rating, Class II Solo ______2 points/year for playing a Class II Ensemble ______3 points/year for 1st Division rating, Class II Ensemble ______
Other Participation 5 points/year participation in Orchestra (wind/percussion only) ______5 points/semester participation in Jazz Band ______5 points/year another ensemble (i.e. GDYO, must be approved by director) ______10 points/semester for participation in Color Guard/Winter Guard ______
Private Lessons 15 points/year (private teacher and director must verify) ______
Service 10 points/semester for serving as an Officer/Section Leader ______3 points for each verifiable attendance at an approved concert ______(Must verify with written report – maximum of 12 points) 10 points/year for participation in the campus musical pit orchestra ______
Summer Band Camp 1 point for each day at an approved band camp ______15 points maxima (5 points per week); DISD summer band camp ______
Total Points ______
Grand Total _____
Jacket/Letter _____ Service Stripes _____ (At least 75 points) (Additional 50 points for each)
The information presented above is accurate to the best of my knowledge.
STUDENT NAME ______GRADE IN SCHOOL ______
STUDENT SIGNATURE ______PARENT SIGNATURE ______
Updated August 2012
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PARENT/STUDENT UIL MARCHING BAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FORM
No student may be required to attend practice for marching band for more than eight hours of rehearsal outside the academic school day per calendar week (Sunday through Saturday). This provision applies to students in all components of the marching band.
On performance days (football games, competitions and other public performances), bands may hold up to one additional hour of warm-up and practice beyond the scheduled warm-up time at the performance site. Multiple performances on the same day do not allow for additional practice and/or warm-up time.
Examples of activities subject to the UIL Marching Band Eight Hour Rule:
• Marching band rehearsal (Both Full Band and Components) • Any marching band group instructional activity • Breaks • Announcements • Debriefing and viewing marching band videos • Playing off marching band music • Marching band sectionals (both director and student led) • Clinics for the marching band or any of its components
The following activities are not included in the eight-hour time allotment:
• Travel time to and from rehearsals and/or performances • Rehearsal set-up time • Pep rallies, parades and other public performances • Instruction and practice for music activities other than marching band and its components
NOTE: an extensive Q&A for the eight-hour rule for marching band is found on the music page of the UIL web site at: www.uil.utexas.edu
“We have read and understand the Eight-Hour Rule for Marching Band as stated above and agree to abide by these regulations.”
Parent Signature ______Date______
Student Signature ______Date______
This form is to be kept on file by the local school district.
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Denton Independent School District Permit of Parent for School-Sponsored Trip
o This school-sponsored trip is a required activity and is part of your student’s course of study. o This school-sponsored trip is not a required activity, but is an enrichment activity for your student’s course of study.
Dear Parent, Date
Your child is requesting the privilege of going on a school-sponsored trip. We must have your permission allowing him/her to go. The school will attempt to supervise the trip properly, but it is impossible to assure that no accidents will occur.
Therefore, be it herby understood, that the school is free from all liability and responsibility in case of an accident on the trip.
Students are to attend school-sponsored activities that are a required parent of a basic educational program or course. Enrichment activities are not a required part of the basic educational program or course. If you do not want your child to attend, he/she will remain at school with supervision for the entire day. If a fee is charged for an optional activity, a waiver process is available for those students who qualify. Please contact the building principal regarding fee waivers.
It is understood that the pupil is still directly responsible to those teachers sponsoring the trip from the time of leaving until returning, the same as if in regular school attendance. Pupils must go and return by the same means of transportation, unless by agreement of both parents and sponsors.
It is further agreed, that if the above agreements are not satisfactory to you, you will refrain from signing this permit. Unless this permit is signed by you and returned to the office, your child will not be permitted to make this trip.
has permission to go with the Denton High Student’s Name School Band on a field trip to
Purpose of the trip:
Date of Trip: Mode of Travel:
Departure Time: Return Time:
Parent Signature: Date:
Emergency Contact Name & Phone Number:
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Denton Independent School District Authorization to Secure Emergency Medical Treatment of Minor Student
Student name Birthdate
School attending Grade
Address
City Zip
Home phone
Mother/Guardian Home/Work/Cell #
Father/Guardian Home/Work/Cell #
List two people who will assume temporary care of your child if you cannot be reached
Name Address
Home/Work/Cell # Relationship
Name Address
Home/Work/Cell # Relationship
List any health conditions such as heart problems, diabetes, epilepsy, eye or ear problems, or any chronic conditions:
List any medications taken regularly:
1st Doctor choice Phone
2nd Doctor choice Phone
Dentist Phone
Hospital choice Phone
Medical Insurance Provider Policy #
Please initial one of these statements:
I authorize immediate medical treatment for the above named student
Contact student’s parent/guardian before seeking medical treatment
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DENTON HIGH SCHOOL BAND PUBLICATIONS CONSENT FORM
Throughout the course of the school year, the band has photos published in newspapers, programs, the internet, and/or similar forms of media. The band also recognizes students by sending announcements and articles to local newspapers regarding contests, honors, and activities of the band and its individual members. Parents, please indicate your consent or prohibition by checking the appropriate box below and signing below.
Please check one of the following:
o YES. The Denton High School band directors have permission to use my child’s band-related photo from an individual or group setting for use in newspapers, programs, the internet, and/or similar forms of media.
o NO. The Denton High School band directors do not have permission to use my child’s band-related photo from an individual or group setting for use in newspapers, programs, the internet, and/or similar forms of media.
______Student printed name Date
______Student signature Date
______Parent/guardian printed name Date
______Parent/guardian signature Date
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Academic Eligibility Pledge
As a member of the 2017-2018 Denton High School Band, I understand that every individual has a unique and equally key role to play. I pledge to give my best effort to remain academically eligible for all band activities and understand that lack of effort to do so may be a consideration in future responsibilities given to me in the band program.
______Student printed name Date
______Student signature Date
______Parent/guardian printed name Date
______Parent/guardian signature Date
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PLEASE READ THE HANDBOOK CAREFULLY BEFORE SIGNING BELOW
DENTON HIGH SCHOOL BRONCO BAND HANDBOOK 2017-2018
“We have read the Denton High School Band Handbook and we agree to participate in all band activities as stated. We realize that failure to follow band policies and procedures will result in disciplinary action that could lead to immediate dismissal from the band program. We understand that by signing below, we are making a full-year commitment to the Denton High School Band for the 2017-2018 school year.”
______Student printed name Date
______Student signature Date
______Parent/guardian printed name Date
______Parent/guardian signature Date
PLEASE SIGN ALL FORMS AND RETURN THEM BY AUGUST 11th, 2017.
KEEP ALL OTHER PARTS OF THE HANDBOOK FOR YOUR REFERENCE.
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