Band Handbook
Part 2

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DISCIPLINE
(GENERAL)

Band by its very name suggests oneness, teamwork, ensemble, and great cooperation, with everyone striving for a common goal. This all comes at a time in a middle school students life when students are striving for individual identity. A very small number of students find that they can't make this kind of sacrifice and become disruptive discipline problems in band class. These students will not be allowed to affect the quality of learning taking place in that class. Continued problems will result in that student being moved down to a lower band or to another elective. Band students need to accept responsibility for their actions, good or bad, and go on.

All discipline problems will be handled on an individual basis and will follow the Bradley discipline step plan.

The following is the guideline to a successful rehearsal. These guidelines should be considered rules. Rule violations incur a penalty and a resultant action that is negative to the band. The student who violates the rules is responsible for reducing the amount of time for rehearsal and consequently is hurting the entire band.

1. Enter the rehearsal hall in a quiet, courteous, and orderly manner.
2. Quickly get your instrument and music and take your seat.
3. A student will be considered tardy if they are not in their seat, ready to rehearse at the end of the passing period.
4. Students will check the chalkboard for the agenda and put their method books and music in the order of the agenda.
5. Concert attention will be observed when the director steps on the podium and no further talking will be permitted.
6. Students will not play instruments without permission.
7. Students will not play other student's instruments. This includes percussion and district owned instruments.
8. Band members should have the following for every rehearsal:
   • INSTRUMENT with the necessary accessories.
   • ALL MUSIC
   • PENCIL
9. All school books, horn cases, and equipment not needed for the rehearsal should be left in the instrument storage shelf or book shelves.
10. Good posture is of great importance at all times.
11. Music stands are for music.
12. If it becomes necessary to take your instrument to a repair shop, please remember to bring a note from home, your mouthpiece and music. There is always a strong possibility that we might provide a temporary instrument.
13. When class is over, quietly remain in your seat until you are dismissed.
14. The band directors will check the horn and book slots daily to make sure every one has taken their instrument and music home to practice. It is, of course, impossible to practice at home if your instrument is sitting in the band hall overnight. THERE SHOULD NEVER BE A CIRCUMSTANCE WHERE YOUR INSTRUMENT SPENDS THE NIGHT IN THE BAND HALL OR IN YOUR LOCKER!
15. Students who do not bring their instruments to school will have points deducted from their participation grade, lose chair ranking, and will endanger their band ranking. They will call home and do a written assignment during class. 
16. Students violating these simple rules on a regular basis risk demotion to the next lower band.

BAND DISCIPLINE PLAN
(GRADES 7 & 8)
RULES

1. Be on time with necessary study materials.
2. Respect the rights, safety, and property of others.
   • Play instrument and speak only when given permission to do so.
   • Stop playing instrument immediately when signal to stop is given.
   • Keep hands, feet, and objects to one’s self.
   • NO GUM, DRINKS, OR FOOD are allowed in the band hall.
3. Accept responsibility for yourself and your learning.
4. Be honest with yourself and with others.
5. Be a responsible citizen, obey all school rules.

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