Frequently Asked Questions

1. What is the band uniform?
2. How are we graded in band?
3. What are practice charts?
4. What expenses does the band fee cover?
5. If I was in band last year, do I need to get another band uniform shirt?
6. Is there a place I can keep my instrument during the school day?

What is the band uniform?

For Concert Performances:  Band uniform shirt (tucked in), plain black dress 
pants, solid-colored black shoes, black socks.

Examples of concert performances are Veteran's Day performance, Winter and 
Spring concerts and all band festival performances.

For football games:  Band uniform shirt, khaki shorts or pants, tennis shoes 
are okay.

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How are we graded in band?

The band grade is composed of 30% participation grade (having all needed 
materials, actively participating with the group, attending all band 
events), 20% Practice Charts, 20% Rhythm Quizzes, 10% Playing Tests and 20% 
EXAM (Playing or written test or major concert performance).

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What are practice charts?

For information on practice charts, please refer to the page on this website 
entitled "HOMEWORK".

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What expenses does the band fee cover?

The band fee of $25 covers the band method book (apprx $10) and the LMJH 
Band Uniform Shirt (apprx $15). Both will be used throughout the school year.

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If I was in band last year, do I need to get another band uniform shirt?

YES! The uniform shirt fades with every wash. (You have been washing your 
shirt, right?)

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Is there a place I can keep my instrument during the school day?

Yes! Inside the band room there is an instrument storage room. Each student 
may keep their instrument in this room and pick it up after-school.  
Students must wait until first bell rings to bring instruments in the 
morning or obtain a morning pass from Ms. Pulling to drop off their 
instrument in the morning.

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