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Liberty North Bands Michael Shane Fuller, Director of Bands
Justin Doss, Associate Director of Bands
Michael Dragen, Assistant Director Kelsee Gardner, Assistant
Director
Tim O’Conner, Drumline Instructor Amy Hall, Colorguard Coach
High School Band Handbook
Activities Award Requirements
Regulations
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Table of Contents The LNHS Band
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3 Performing Groups
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3-4 Solos & Small Ensembles
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4 Guard
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5 Honor
Bands..........................................................................................
5 Leadership Team
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6-10 Lettering
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11 Hall of
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12 Rules
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13 Grading
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14 Trips…………………………………………………………………… 15 Performance
Dress………………………………………………….....… 16 School
Instruments……………………………………………………… 16
Discipline…………………………………………………………………. 17 Football
Games…………………………………………………………… 17 Band Activity Schedule
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18-19 Student and Parent Acknowledgements
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(Signature Required)
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THE LIBERTY NORTH HIGH SCHOOL BAND PROGRAM IS DEDICATED TO:
MAKING IT HAPPEN, as well as humanly possible, SELF DISCIPLINE AND
ENTHUSIASTIC ATTITUDES, BEING RESPONSIBLE AND PROMPT, COMMITMENTS
TOWARD preparation for rehearsals and performances, mastering
musical fundamentals, progressing consistently, and caring to
uphold the traditions of the Liberty North High School Band with
PRIDE AND HONOR! STRIVING to make mediocrity a constant enemy,
combated with RESPONSIBILITY - ATTITUDE - SPIRIT - PRECISION - AND
EFFICIENCY. Bands at Liberty North High School The LNHS Band
Department offers a wide variety of performing opportunities in
instrumental music. Symphonic Band, Concert Band, Marching Band,
Jazz Band, Colorguard, Winterguard, Pep Band, Small Ensembles, and
Contest Solos make up the band curriculum that is offered at
Liberty North High School. Not all of these groups perform on a
regular basis throughout the year and not all of these groups are
open to all students. Symphonic/Concert Band The Liberty North High
School Symphonic Band is the primary performing ensemble in the
LNHS Band Program. All band students in grades 9-12 are required to
play in this group. The Symphonic/Concert Bands meet during the
school day beginning in late Fall after the conclusion of marching
band. The group performs at three or more home concerts, State Band
Contest, and other special occasions. Auditions for chair and band
placement will be held in late October near the conclusion of
marching season. Audition material will be taken from the
All-District Audition packet. All band members must sign up for
band for the entire school year thus playing in Symphonic/Concert
Band and Marching Band. All performances are required as a part of
the student’s grade. All symphonic band members are required to
take a solo and/or ensemble to District Music Contest.
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Marching Band Along with Symphonic Band, all band students in
grades 9-12 are required to participate in the Screaming Eagle
Marching Band. Preseason rehearsals usually begin three weeks
before the official beginning of the school year and are held at
various times during the day. After school begins, Marching Band
rehearses during the regular school day from August through the end
of football season. In addition, the group rehearses on select
mornings before school. Students in the drumline and colorguard who
participate in special auxiliary competitions will have to meet
outside of the regular rehearsal time in preparation for these
events. All band members must sign up for band for the entire
school year thus playing in Marching Band and Symphonic/Concert
Band. All performances and practices are required and a part of the
student’s grade. Jazz Band The Liberty North Jazz Band meets 2-3
days a week before school November- April. The group performs at
home concerts, community events, and attends various jazz festivals
in the area. Students are required to possess the playing skills
necessary to play jazz music and must audition for the group.
Instrumentation will be 5 saxes, 4 trombones, 4 trumpets, 2
percussion/drums, piano, bass, drums. Any LNHS band member is
eligible to audition for jazz ensemble provided they can play a
jazz instrument. Students in jazz band are expected to have
knowledge and experience in the fundamentals of music as a
prerequisite. The music this ensemble studies and performs is very
different than the symphonic and marching bands. Success in this
group depends on a continuous fundamental practice and
understanding of the basics of ensemble performance and
musicianship. This is attained through membership in one of the
corps music groups. For this reason, all Jazz Ensemble members are
required to maintain their enrollment in Symphonic/Concert Band.
Jazz Ensemble is enrichment for those students who desire to expand
their performance opportunities. Students who play non-traditional
band instruments (guitar, bass, piano) are allowed to audition for
jazz band as an extra-curricular activity. Pep Band The LNHS
Screaming Eagles Pep Band will play at 8 designated home basketball
games. It will be a combination of boys and girls games. All high
school band members will be split into two bands of equal playing
ability. Each group will be required as a part of the class grade
to play at 4 games. If a student wishes to get letter credit for
pep band, they will be required to play at all 8 games. If a
student has a conflict with one of their required games, they may
ask to trade with someone who plays their part in the other band.
All trades must be approved by the director and done at least a day
in advance
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Small Ensembles & Solos/District and State Music Contest
Students will participate in solos and small ensembles January
through March to prepare material for the District Music Festival.
Do to being limited to 60 entries, a playoff may be necessary to
choose those events that will represent LNHS. Solo and ensemble
music must be selected from a list approved by the Missouri State
High School Activities Association. All events will perform and
receive a rating from a judge of either a I (Exemplary), II
(Excellent), III (good), IV (fair) or V (weak). Those receiving a
“I” rating are eligible and expected to proceed to the State Music
Festival. Students in a solo or small ensemble will be required to
meet with a band director at least once a week outside of class for
coaching. The band director has the right to deny any group or
individual participation at music contest that is not adequately
prepared. Letter credit is also given with participation in this
activity. The student must earn a rating of II or higher to receive
letter credit for this activity. Colorguard and Winterguard The
Guard is an auxiliary unit that performs as a part of the marching
band at all performances to enhance the visual effect of the music.
The guard often will perform a feature routine with the live band
or recorded music. Guard members must have expertise in a wide
variety of flag techniques and poses a high level of skill in
marching, dancing and other forms of movement. A guard member who
also plays a band instrument may enroll in band for the full school
year. If a member of guard does not play an instrument for concert
band, that person would be enrolled in colorguard class for 1st
semester. Guard will practice primarily during class time but some
extra practices outside of class are required in preparation for
guard competitions and features. Winterguard is an extra-circular
group that meets during winter sports season. This is an auditioned
group open to all LNHS students. The group will perform a routine
to recorded music and perform locally and compete in area
competitions. All-District & All-State Band Organizations
During the first week of November each year, students from high
schools in the KC Metro District gather at Liberty High School to
audition for All-District Concert Band and Jazz Band. Any LNHS band
member can participate but it is not required as part of the band
class grade. Those students with advanced playing skills are
strongly encouraged to audition. Students who are selected for the
All-District Band become eligible to audition for the Missouri
All-State Band. These auditions are held at Hickman High School in
Columbia, Missouri on the first Saturday in December. Any student
who wishes to tryout for these honor bands must meet with a
director at least once a week for coaching in order to be allowed
to tryout. Membership in an All-District or All-State group often
leads to automatic scholarships at many universities. Students
making the All-District or All-State band will be required to
attend various rehearsals and performances for group membership.
Letter credit is given for making the group.
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Screaming Eagle Drum Major Job Description and Expectations
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Knowthemusicinhighlyproficientmannertoenableeffectiveconductingthatbringsprecisiontotheband,appropriatestyleandtempo,andmusicalexpression.
• Beamodelofdiscipline,preparedness,andpromptness.
• Arriveearlyandleavelate
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Makesureallfieldequipmentissetup10minutesbeforerehearsalstarts.Thisincludesladders,PAs,yardmarkers,etc.
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Checkinonandassistsectionleaderswithsectionals.Playyourinstrumentalongsidethetroops!
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Takepersonalinitiativetodothingstohelpinbandrehearsalwithoutbeingtold.Drummajorsshouldneverbestandingarounddoingnothing.Helpstrugglingstudentsorsections.Fillopenspots.Standonthepodiumeitheratsetorinattentivemanner.BEAGOGETTER!MAKETHINGSHAPPEN!
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Getbandreadyforrehearsalontime.Askthedirectorwherewearestarting.Gothroughthebandroomandhallwayurgingbandtoheadoutside.Setyourselfapartfromaregularbandmemberbydoingwhatanexemplarystudentdoesandexpectingthesamefromyourpeers.
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Cleanupafterrehearsalmakingsureallequipmentisputawayandnodrillcharts,music,etcleftoutside.Youshouldbethelasttoleaveeverydayandthelastinside.
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Loadingandunloadingfromtrips:drummajorsareexpectedtofullytakepartintheloading/unloadingprocess.1stpriorityisyourownladder.Drummajorsshouldthenoverseetheloadingprocesshelpingotherstudentsanddirectorsinpositivewaybuildinggoodteamrelationships.
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Whereveryouare(atschool,onabusoratanoutsideactivity)taketheinitiativetoleaveaplacebetterthanwefoundit.Alltrashshouldbeputintheareatrashcontainers.Thisincludescheckingbusesandothervehiclesbeforeleaving.
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Atgames,rallythetroops!Drummajorsshouldbeamongthefirststudentstoarrive.Helpdirectorsgetbandintoplaceforwarmups.Assistwithunloading.Helpfixproblemslikemissingmusic,wrongcolorsocks,takeattendance.
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Duringgame:Drummajorshelpdirectandmanagetheband.Dowhatisneededtohelptheband!
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Trips:RallythetroopsBIGTIME!Setthetoneforfocusandpreparednessthatisneededforagreatperformance.Sameasgameswiththedirectorassistance.
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Alertdirectorsofanyconcerns,ideas,questions,etc.Youaretheliasonsbetweenthesectionleadersandthedirectors
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IFyouarenotamodelofdedication,preparedness,focus,anddiscipline;displayedthroughouttheitemslistedabove:thereisaproblemandachangeinstudentleadershipiswarranted.
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DrumMajorNotebooks:Thisthreeringbindershouldcontainallscores,extradrillcharts,andotherpertinentmaterials.Youmustbringthiswithyoutoeveryrehearsaltobeeffective.Youmustalsohaveapairofwhiteglovesandacoach’swhistleforeveryrehearsal.
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Screaming Eagle Section Leader Job Description/Expectations
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Sectionleadersaretobethemodeloftheirsectionbydemonstratingexemplarystudentcharacteristics.
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Haveyourownactfullytogether:knowyourmusicanddrill,marchproperlyatalltimes,appropriatelymodelset,beearlytopracticesandperformance,haveallnecessarysupplies–makeitimpossibleforanyonetosayaboutyou,“Welltheydon’tdoit,sowhyshouldIhaveto?”
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DailyInspectionandAttendanceCheck:Thiswilltakeplacedailywherethesectionleaderdoesavisualchecktoseeifeachstudenthasmusic,equipment,placemarkers,andisintherightplacedoingtherightthing.Thiswillprovetobethewaywedodailyrecordkeeping.Youcollecttheinformation,andreporttooneofthedirectorsorthesecretary.Youwillalsoberesponsibletomaintainfielddiscipline,provideinstruction,serveasapositiverolemodel,andassistthedrummajorasneeded.
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Knowthenamesofeveryoneinyoursectionbytheendofthefirstdayalltogether.
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Beresponsiblefortheplayingandmarchingofyoursection.Callsectionalsandleadthemovermusicthatisnotcomingtogether.Takeyoursectionoutonthefieldoutsideofregularrehearsaltoperfectmarchingbasicsorproblematicspotsinthedrill.Drillwillbetaughtwithdrillsheetsgiventoallparticipants.Wewillrunrehearsalverysimilartowhatwehavedoneinthepast.YOUMUSTHAVEYOURCHARTSWITHYOUFOREVERYREHEARSAL.
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Beresponsibleforpromotingspiritinyoursection.Makeeveryonefeelwelcomeandexcitedaboutbeinginthemarchingband.Setupsocialactivitiesforyoursection.
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Beresponsibleforthedisciplineofyoursectionbyfirstsettingagoodexample.Correctandrefocusyoursectioninanappropriatemanner.Ifthereareproblemswithbehavior-performance-
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preparednesswithsomeoneinyoursection,trycorrectingityourself.Ifthestudentdoesnotcomply,reporttheissuetoadirector.
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Inthecasethereisa"breach"ofthestudenthandbook(eitherbandorschoolhandbooks,)thiswillalsobeadirectorissue.Allthesecanbebroughttotheattentionofadirectorviayou,thesectionleader,butremembertoutilizeyourdrummajorsandthattheactualpunishmentprocessisadirectorissue.Remembertokeepthisasafelearningenvironmentthroughpositivereinforcement.Theeasiestwaytoavoiddifficultyistostayontaskandleadbyexample.
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Sectionleadersaretooverseetheloadingandloadingofyoursection.Makesurethingsareproperlypackedandnothingisforgotten.
• Youmaybeaskedtoassistwithuniformcheckoutandcheckin
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Whereveryouare(atschoolonabus,oratanoutsideactivity)taketheinitiativetoleaveaplacebetterthanwefoundit.Alltrashshouldbeputintheareatrashcontainers.Thisincludescheckingbusesandothervehiclesbeforeleaving.
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Sectionleadersshouldknowdrillresponsibilitiesforeveryoneintheirsection.Helpstrugglingstudentstogetintothecorrectspot.
• BEAGOGETTER!DOTHINGSWITHOUTBEINGTOLD!
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IFyouarenotamodelofdedication,preparedness,focus,anddiscipline;displayedthroughouttheitemslistedabove:thereisaproblemandachangeinstudentleadershipiswarranted.
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LN BAND OFFICERS JOB DESCRIPTION/EXPECTATIONS President – this
role will be filled by the head drum major, responsibilities
include being the student leader of the band and the primary
student representative of the band to the public, staff, and
administration. Expectations for conduct, attitude, and
professionalism are EXTREMELY high. Vice-President: The paramaters
of this job are deliberately vague: you need to be ready for
anything. You are a secretary, a librarian, a director’s assistant,
a logistics captain (overseeing loading and unloading of trucks and
busses) a gopher, anything. You are a very important leader of the
band – but your leadership is about SERVICE. You are not anybody’s
butler/maid, but you are everybody’s HELPER. This role can be
filled by a drum major or section leader if need be. This role
requires great flexibility and the heart of a servant. Secretary:
Your primary day to day job will be to coordinate with section
leaders to get an accurate record of attendance, tardies, etc. You
may assist with bus attendance on trips, attendance at
performances, and keeping a record of anyone missing equipment,
music, gloves, etc. This sounds like a big job, but if you follow
the key words – “coordinate with section leaders” – this can easily
be a job for the super organized student. Librarian: Your primary
job is the SHEET MUSIC! Make sure there are always plenty of copies
of the music in score order and neatly organized in a folder.
Students will come to YOU when they are missing the second page of
whatever song for 3rd trumpet, or whatever… You will learn how to
use the various functions on the copy machine in Mr. Nicewaner’s
room. You will manage the high school’s inventory of extra flip
folder pages as well. During concert season, assist all directors
with music pass-in days and refiling in the library. You are
welcome to appoint “deputies” to help you with these tasks, but the
ultimate responsibility lies with you. Historian: are you
web-savvy? Do you like to take pictures? This is the job for you.
You will work with directors to improve and update the band
website. You will take pictures, post on sites and social media,
post actual hard copy photographs on the band bulletin board, etc.
All officers will be expected to assist the Band Boosters in any
way possible with road meals, uniform check out and in, and
other...
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Fine Arts Department Letter Application Form for Band Students
Name_________________________________________________________ Grade
9, 10, 11, 12
Teacher_____________________________________________________________
School ___________ Year of lettering 1st 2nd 3rd 4th To earn a
LETTER, one must meet the following criterion:
The student has been a member in good standing (MSHSAA eligible)
in Band, Choir, or Orchestra for the entire school year. The
student has an “A” in Band, Choir, or Orchestra for each grading
period.
The student has had NO unexcused absences from performances.
(Only severe
illness, family emergencies, or extenuating circumstances
declared so by the Director, excuses less than 100% attendance.
Family vacations, work, extra-curricular conflicts, etc. will not
be excused for letter consideration.)
In addition to above, the student must meet at least 4 of the
following requirements.
Attend (as a spectator) six concerts or some form of a musical
performance. Four of the six must be of a classical, sacred, or
jazz nature. The final two concerts can be any style of music.
Student must turn in a program and a signed parent confirmation to
get credit.
Hold the office and perform the duties of Music Librarian for
equipment manager or the entire school year. (Appointed by teacher
after a submitted letter by student). Attended all preseason
marching band rehearsals (no excuses) Be a full time member of a
musical group outside of school (i.e. Liberty Summer Band,
Community Band, and Youth Symphony) Must be approved by director
before starting. Full time member of pep band, perform at all
designated games. Perform in the Musical Pit Orchestra All-
District Band or Honorable Mention Band Member. Participated in
District Music Contest (solo and/or ensemble) and received a “I” or
“II” rating. Participated in weekly private lessons (Fall) ;
Private teacher’s name__________________ Participated in weekly
private lessons (Spring) ; Private teacher’s name__________________
Participated in jazz band, member of good standing meeting all
group requirements Participated in indoor drumline, member of good
standing meeting all group requirements
Additional activities approved by the director (prior to event).
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Liberty North Band “Hall of Fame” A Student must be one of the
following to be named to the Hall of Fame.
1. All-State Band member at least one year during the high
school career.
2. Two year Honorable Mention or Alternate All-State Band
member.
3. Recipient of a Superior Rating at State Music Contest for a
band solo instrument for each year of high school eligibility
(freshman-senior year). A clean sweep!
Hall of Fame members will have their name engraved on a plaque
in the band room and have their picture taken in uniform and placed
in the trophy cabinet or along the band room “Ring of Fame.” *The
director of bands reserves the right to amend these requirements
due to extenuating circumstances on a case-by-case basis.
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Band Class Rules Mr. Fuller’s Top 10 List
1. All band members are expected to show respect at all times to
the directors, fellow students, other faculty members, bus drivers,
sponsors, and other adults. Any sort of disrespectful behavior will
not be tolerated. 2. There will be no talking once rehearsal has
started unless a student raises their
hand. Band members may not leave their chairs without
permission. You must be “on task” at all times.
3. While participating in band performances, practices, trips
and other activities, band members will conduct themselves in a
mature and responsible manner that maintains a respectable
representation of the band program, school district, and community.
4. Students should come to every practice and performance with the
necessary items to perform the required tasks. (i.e. instrument,
pencil, proper uniform attire, drill charts, flip folder) 5. Band
members must be prompt to practices and performances. (Early is on
time - On time is late!!) 6. Cell phones, ipods, and other personal
electronic devices are prohibited in the
classroom or on the field unless teacher has given specific
permission. If seen by the director, the device will be confiscated
and sent to the office. The same applies if the device rings during
class while in the student’s possession.
7. All band members must maintain the proper hand position for
their instrument
and display the proper posture at all times while playing at
rehearsals and performances. This will make a positive impression
for rehearsal and performance skill evaluation grades.
8. Band members are expected to properly manage their personal
band instrument as well as school owned equipment and facilities.
9. Students will not bring candy, gum, food, or drink of any kind
into the band room. No students will be allowed to chew gum at any
time during band practice or performance. 10. Band students are
expected to abide by all other rules established by the Liberty
School District.
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Grading System for High School Band I. Performance Showcase
(local - 100 points each) (Contests – 200 points each)
An unexcused absence from a performance will automatically
result in a score of zero for the assignment. Students who do have
an excused absence from a performance will be required to perform
their part for the director in full at a designated time within one
week of missed performance. Only severe illness with a doctor’s
excuse, family emergencies, or an extenuating circumstance declared
so by the band director excuses performance attendance. STUDENTS
WHO MISS EXTRA REHEARSALS OR A SIGNIFFICANT AMMOUNT OF REGULAR
REHEARSALS WILL BE HELD OUT OF THE UPCOMING PERFORMANCE. If this
were the case, students held out of a performance would still be
expected to attend in full uniform. They will be asked to do a
written evaluation and assist the band and directors in order to
earn the performance points.
II. Basic Class Performance (100 points weekly or bi-weekly)
The directors will evaluate each individual student during each
rehearsal on a daily basis regarding their performance of music,
marching, musician’s discipline, and preparedness.
III. Playing Evaluations (100 points each)
Students will take periodic playing tests on memorization,
technical studies, practice assignments, and audition materials.
The students will asked either to play live in class, one on one
with a teacher, or submit a video recording.
IV. Performance Final (200 points)
The Winter and Spring Concert will each serve as the semester
final for band class. All rules regarding concert attendance
apply.
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General Requirements A. BAND TRIPS
1. Band members are asked to arrive at least 30 minutes before
departing time to assure ample time to get dressed into uniform and
load equipment. Students that play instruments transported on the
truck or trailer are required as part of their grade to load and
unload it at the times designated by the director.
2. Band members are expected to show the highest degree of
respect
to the bus drivers, chaperones, fellow band members, and
directors. Boom Boxes, excessive yelling, guitar/ukulele playing,
and moving about the bus will not be permitted on bus trips. I-pods
and cell phones will be allowed during non- performance times.
Guitar/ukulele playing will be allowed during non-performance times
once we reach our destination.
3. Band members are expected to exhibit the highest degree of
pride and abide by all rules set forth by the Liberty School
District.
4. Smoking, chewing, drinking, or use of any other illegal
substance by band members is prohibited on all band trips or at
public performances.
5. All band members are required to ride the bus to the
performance
area. Other arrangements for rides home with parent are
permissible provided your parents sign you out in person with the
director after the activity. For arrangements other than this,
students need to obtain approval from the LNHS Principal.
6. Excused absences from public performances must follow the
guidelines set forth by the Liberty Band Department and are as
follows: a. Death in the family b. Severe illness to student; under
a doctor’s care c. Family emergency (director must be notified by
parents) d. other extenuating circumstances (at the director’s
digression)
B. DRESS FOR ALL PUBLIC PERFORMANCES
1. Each band member will be provided with a marching band
uniform. The uniform will be kept at home and will be returned in
the same condition at the end of the season. Students are
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responsible for getting it dry cleaned if the uniform becomes
dirty due to personal negligence during the season.
2. Each band member will be given a black tux or dress to wear
for
symphonic band. This will be kept at home during the school year
and will be turned in by the last day of school. Students may tape
their name to the bag and get the same outfit back the next school
year.
3. All band members will be required to purchase or provide
their
own band uniform accessories including black socks, black
marching shoes, black dress shoes, tux shirt, and a band T-shirt to
wear under the uniform and for casual performances.
C. SCHOOL OWNED EQUIPMENT 1. Students using school owned
equipment must furnish their own reeds, mouthpieces, valve oil,
grease, sticks, and the necessary items used to keep the instrument
clean. 2. The school will pay for any wear or repair due to normal
use only. Parents and students will assume the financial
responsibility for loss or damage of any instrument used due to
negligence.
3. Students and parents must cooperate with the guidelines set
forth by the Liberty School District in regards to school owned
equipment. These guidelines are outlined in the INSTRUMENT USAGE
CONTRACT that those checking out a school instrument will be asked
to sign.
4. Students who play school owned instruments must pay an
instrument usage fee: $150 for winds, $50 for percussion.
Percussionists are still expected to provide their own basic sticks
and mallets. The fee covers specialty items and maintenance of the
school instruments. Winds must provide their own mouthpiece, reeds,
etc.
D. REHEARSAL DISCIPLINES 1. You will be marked tardy if not in
your seat or on the practice field with instrument ready at the
time designated by the director.
3. Warm up on pertinent material: scales, warm-up routines or
music in the folder. Not your favorite licks from pop tunes!
4. When ANY conductor is on the podium, cease all playing
and
talking.
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5. We do not have time to work on your part; your homework
assignment is to have all the music in your folder technically
prepared for class rehearsal. Work out the problems at home!
6. Gum, candy or any beverage is NOT to be brought to any part
of
the rehearsal room. Your graded will be adversely affected by
not observing this rule! Same goes for electronic devices.
7. If you are absent from school and you share your folder
with
someone, try to arrange to have your music brought to school
before class time.
8. If the director perceives problems with an individual
section,
mandatory sectional rehearsals will be set-up outside of regular
class time. DO NOT HESITATE to ask the director for help,
individually or by section.
9. PERCUSSION: All equipment is to be stored correctly at the
end of each rehearsal. E. TRAVEL TO HOME FOOTBALL GAMES
1. We will meet at William Jewell College Stadium at 6:00 prior
to each varsity home game.
2. Students that have their instrument(s) transported via truck
or
trailer to the game are expected to assist with the loading and
unloading of equipment before and after the game. Students may be
asked to stop at the band room after school on game day and load
their instrument on the truck. They may be required to meet at the
school after the game to unload.
3. Students must sit together in sections, remain in uniform,
and stay
focused on the game and our musical contribution to the
atmosphere. Students may only have food and take bathroom breaks at
times designated by the director. (Students spilling food on their
uniform will be required to dry clean their uniform at their own
expense.) Students will be given designated time off during the
game. Students may not have non-band students or parents sitting
with them in the band section of the bleachers.
4. To receive full credit for the performance, a student must
stay for
the duration of the evening. If there is to be an exception due
to extenuating circumstances, the director must be notified at
least 24 hours in advance.
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2017-2018 Liberty North HS Band Schedule *Indicates for select
band students only.
Date Event Time May30-Jun2 Drumline Camp 1-4 pm *May 30 Drum
Major/Section Leader Training 9 am-noon May 31 Leadership and
Freshman Band Only 9 am – noon June 1-2 Full Band Camp 9 am – noon
*July 17-21 Drum line summer rehearsal 9-4 *July 19-21 Drum Major
& Section Leader Rehearsal 9am -noon DM: 9-10, SL & DM:
10-noon July 24 –28 Marching Band Summer Rehearsal All Day 7-11:30
am – outside, 12:30 – 3 pm inside Jul31–Aug2 Marching Band Summer
Rehearsal 6- 9 pm Aug. 7-9 Marching Band Summer Rehearsal 6- 9 pm
Aug. 10 Parent Night Performance 7 p.m Aug. 14 Marching Band Summer
Rehearsal 6- 9 pm Aug 17 – Oct 21: Extended Practice, (W,TH,F) 7:15
am Aug. 18 Home Football Game (Staley) 6 pm Aug 22 Tuesday 7 am
drumline rehearsals begin, through 10/21 Sept 1 Home Football Game
(Liberty) 6 pm *Sept 16 Drummit at the Summit (drumline only)
afternoon Sept. 22 Home Football Game (Park Hill South) 6 pm Sept.
23 Fall Festival Parade 10 AM Sept 23 Carrollton Band Day 2-11 pm
Sep 28 Homecoming Ceremony 6 pm Sept 29 Home Football Game (St. Joe
Central) 6 pm (Homecoming) Oct 7 Lee's Summit North Marching
Invitational All Day Oct 19 Concert/Symphonic Band Auditions 5-8 pm
Oct. 21 MO Days Band Competition all day *Nov 4 All-District Band
Auditions @ LHS all day *Dec 2 All-State Band Auditions all day
*Dec 7/8 All-District Band Rehearsal @ Staley 4 pm *Dec 9
All-District Rehearsal and Concert noon - 9pm Dec 12 Winter Concert
7 pm *Jan 20 4 State Honor Band all day
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*Jan 22 Solo/Small Ensemble Playoff 3:30-5:30 pm *Jan 24-27
All-State Band Clinic and Concert all day Jan 24. Symphonic Band
travels to Tan-Tar-A 3 pm Jan 25. Symphonic Band at MMEA 11:30 am
*Feb 2 Jazz Bands to Mavericks Game 4:30- 11 pm Feb 8 Celebrity
Band Concert 7 pm *Feb 9-11 UMKC Honor Band all day *Feb 15
Pre-Contest Solo/Ensemble 5-8 *Feb 23 Northwest Jazz Festival all
day *Mar 2 (Fri) District Music Contest 3-11 pm *Mar 10 Windfest at
WJC 9-5 *Mar 11 Windfest at Kaufman Center 1-9 pm Mar 11. Symphonic
Band @ Kaufman Center 4-9 pm Mar 21 Band Pre-Contest Evaluation 8-1
pm April 5/6 State Contest: Symphonic/Concert Band 2-9 pm April 14
Jazz and Java 6=8 pm *April 20 18th & Vine Jazz Festival all
day *April 26 State Contest for Solo/Ensemble all day May 8 Spring
Concert 7 pm May 13 Symphonic Band @ Graduation 2 pm
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Student and parent acknowledgment of handbook: I have read the
2017-2018 LNHS Band Handbook and understand the expectations for
conduct as a band member and agree to follow them. I understand the
grading policy. I understand the lettering policy. I have marked
all the performance dates on my personal calendar and realize that
all performances are required and impact my grade. I have looked
over the general policies for band notated in the handbook and
understand fully. Parent Signature:
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Signature: https://goo.gl/forms/iZ3hpRpH8OltaQdo2
Parent Print name:_______________________________________
Student Signature: _________________________________ Link for
Student Electronic Signature:
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Student Print Name:________________________________________
Date: _____________________
Please list any know
conflicts:________________________________________________ PLEASE
SIGN ELECTRONICALLY OR DETACH THIS PAGE FROM THE HANDBOOK AND
RETURN TO YOUR DIRECTOR BY AUGUST 18, 2017. ***If the student and
parent signed electronically, it is not necessary to print and
sign. *******THIS FORM MUST BE SIGNED AND RETURNED IN ORDER FOR YOU
TO PARTICIPATE IN BAND.