Music & Accessories Unless otherwise indicated, students are responsible for purchasing and stocking appropriate accessories for his/her instrument.
Printed Music - Each band member receives individual copies of all music. Students are required to store their own music in a 1” binder (not provided), along with a pencil, and bring it to each rehearsal and/or concert performance. Students: Please make sure that music is not left on the stand, on the floor, in a chair, on the bus, etc.
Reeds - Clarinet and saxophone players must have at least 4 reeds in good playing order at all times. Reeds are available from many area music stores.
Mutes - Mutes are available for use if necessary.
Sticks and Mallets - Some drumsticks and keyboard mallets will be provided to students. Other mallets and sticks may need to be purchased by students as designated by the instructor.
Brass players should carry a soft cloth in their instrument cases to polish instrument prior to competition performance.
Required Instrumentation In a quality band program, there needs to be an appropriate number of instruments in each section for proper balance and blend. Although students are given a choice to play a certain instrument, there may be times when the Director asks a student to play another, similar instrument in order to balance out the band's instrumentation. Everyone would agree that having a band with no trumpets or baritones would not sound as good as a band with balanced instrumentation. Although parts can be re-written to compensate for the loss of instruments, the sound is not the same. Thank you for your cooperation and support!
MARCHING UNIFORMS & PERSONAL APPEARANCE GROOMING The following grooming guidelines have been established to ensure the uniform and clean-cut appearance of the marching band. Failure to comply with these rules will result in a lower grade.
Hair – Long hair for both males and females must not touch their collar. If it does, hair must be put up into the shako.
Jewelry must not be worn while in uniform. This includes rings, watches, earrings and other visible piercings. Exception: Colorguard only may wear jewelry that is part of the colorguard costume.
Hats – At football games, members must wear only shakos (assigned uniform hats). All hats must be worn correctly.
Sunglasses are not permitted on the field during band performance unless designated by the Band Director. Exception: Prescription glasses
BHS Band & Colorguard 2016-2017 HANDBOOK (Rev. 07/2016)
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