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Before school…

• Go directly to the Band Hall upon arrival at school.
• The Band Hall will open at 6:45 each morning.
• You will enter through the blue band hall door in the back of the school.
• Remain in the Band Hall until the bell rings releasing you to 1st Period or Advisory.  PRACTICE ROOMS ARE OFF LIMITS!
• You may not eat breakfast in the Band Hall.  You can drop off your gear in the Band Hall then exit through the exterior door and enter the cafeteria via the breezeway.
• Instruments will be stored in the instrument lockers.
• Backpacks and tote bags can be stored on top of the lockers or in the lower lockers designated for backpack/tote bag storage.
• Students do not have access to the band hall during lunch.

Remember that for security reasons, only students currently enrolled in band are allowed in the Band Hall.  All non-band students will need to wait on Mane Street or in the cafeteria.

What students need for band class…

1. Band binder with fundamental book and show music (downloadable from Charms), flip folder, and lyre for instrument. (THIS INCLUDES FOOTBALL PLAYERS)
2. Instrument (THIS INCLUDES FOOTBALL PLAYERS)
   • With all necessary equipment such as reeds, valve oil, etc….
3. Pencil(s) (THIS INCLUDES FOOTBALL PLAYERS)
4. Athletic shoes (THIS INCLUDES FOOTBALL PLAYERS)
   • We will do basic marching in the band hall, students are required to change into athletic shoes if they are not wearing them to school.
5. Clothing which allows students to perform all visuals
   • Students wearing tight jeans or skirts will need to change into athletic shorts; however, this will need to take place during the 6 minute passing period as we do not set aside class time for students to change clothes.

What students need for after school rehearsals…

1. Band binder with fundamental book and show music, pencil, flip folder, and lyre for instrument.  Accessing music on a phone is not allowed.
2. Fanny pack or UDB lanyard to store phone
3. Charged Cell phone with UDBapp installed
4. Instrument with all necessary equipment such as reeds, valve oil, etc….
5. Water jug or Camelbak (1/2 gallon minimum; does not have to be the blue one purchased at Equipment Night) – we suggest filling the jug with ice then with water so the water will still be cold by the time rehearsal begins at 3:30.
6. Athletic shoes
   • Vans, converse, vibram five fingers, or similar shoes, sandals, and flip flops are not acceptable footwear.
7. White athletic t-shirt and shorts (any color)
   • Tank tops are allowed.
   • Ladies undergarments must remain hidden
8. Sunscreen
   • Get the correct SPF for your skin type.
   • Apply sunscreen outside near the bike racks and not in the Band Hall.
9. Hat/visor and sunglasses
   • Sun protection for your eyes
   • Silly hats are not acceptable.
10. Students are encouraged to eat a snack after school in the fine arts hallway as long as they clean up after themselves.  Those who eat A lunch are highly encouraged to eat a snack after school.

Note: failure to have required items at during and after school rehearsals will negatively affect weekly participation grades.

Notes for parents…

1. Forgotten items should not be dropped off at the front desk for your child.  Please wait until after 2:45 and deliver the items to your child outside the band hall.
2. The UIL 8-hour Rule begins with the first day of school.  We will not go over time due to the UIL 8-Hour Rule.
3. Please pick up your child within 30 minutes of the rehearsal’s end time.  If you will not be able to make it within that time, please make other arrangements for your child to be picked up.
4. The end time for rehearsal is when we stop rehearsing on the field.  Allow time for students to put away their belongings and any equipment to which they are assigned.  It is a good idea to wait until 10 minutes after practice to arrive on campus.
5. Use caution when picking up your child as there will be a lot of foot traffic moving in both directions across the driveway.
6. Rather than using the bus lane for pick up and drop off, we ask that you please use a designated parking space on the cafeteria end of the practice lot if one is available.  The least congested place after practice is the pick-up/drop-off area at the front of the school.
7. For the safety of the students, please avoid driving past the 50 yard line on the band practice field while students are on the lot moving equipment.
8. Continue to monitor your child for proper hydration and nutrition.