BAND EXPECTATIONS

All 6th, 7th and 8th grade bands at Canyon Vista Middle School are 
open to students by audition.  Instrumentation needs of the 
ensemble, student attitude, conduct and existing openings in the 
band determine membership.

Student Expectations:

	1.	The student is expected to be on time, in his/her 
seat, and have all materials---instrument, music, pencil, tuner, 
reeds, valve oil, etc---ready to begin  class when the director is 
ready.  
	2.	The student is expected to be courteous and respect 
other�s rights, property and feelings.
	3.	The student is expected to not touch any instrument 
but his/her own. Students will be held responsible for any damage 
they do to another�s instrument.
	4.	The student is expected to contribute to and 
participate in the band class in a positive manner.
	5.	The student is responsible for completing all 
assignments.
	6.	The student is expected to respond to any adult 
request respectfully.
7.	The student is expected to participate in all appropriate 
performances.
8.	Members of the Honors and Select Symphonic Bands are 
required to audition for the All District Band.

Consequences:

	1.	Detentions may be assigned for failure to meet these 
expectations.  A student who engages in persistent infractions will 
be referred to an assistant principal.
	2.	Band is a performing class and the absence or 
negative contribution of even one member can greatly affect the 
group as a whole.  Each member must pull his/her own weight.  
Students affect every member of the group with each action, and for 
this reason the Texas Education Agency has stipulated that behavior, 
self-discipline, and responsibility are essential elements and must 
be graded accordingly. Students who repeatedly cause disruptions or 
fail to meet obligations may have their grade adversely affected.  
Chronic disruptions may result in the student being removed from the 
group.

Concerts: 
	The Round Rock ISD and the Texas Education Agency have 
determined that band is a performing art and that performances are 
an extension of class time.   The student is required to attend all 
performances.  Unexcused absences from any performance will be 
considered a zero on a major exam.



Concert Dress:
	The concert is a special occasion.  Each student is 
responsible to wear the band uniform.  The concert uniform for band 
students is a white, short or long sleeved button down shirt, black 
pants or black skirt, and black shoes. Boys should wear black socks 
and girls should wear neutral or black hose.  Sixth grade students 
will wear jeans and a band t-shirt for two of their three 
performances, and so will need to purchase a band shirt. Financial 
assistance is available.
  
The following are inappropriate attire for concerts:
�	Polo-style or �T-shirts�
�	Blue jeans
�	White, colored or multi-colored tennis shoes
�	Shorts of any kind
Students who do not wear appropriate concert attire may face any or 
all of the following consequences:
�	Parental contact
�	Community service assignments
�	Exclusion from the performance
Students who may require financial assistance to obtain a uniform 
should contact their band director at the start of the school year.

No Pass/No Play:   
Current law does not allow students to participate in extra-
curricular activities outside of the classroom unless they are 
passing all subjects.  Therefore, it is imperative that all members 
remain eligible.  Tutoring is available for students needing help.  
Note: Ineligible students are allowed to participate in local 
concerts because these concerts are an extension of the class.  
Ineligible students are not allowed to participate in activities 
away from the school, such as contests or trips.  

Section Rehearsals:     
	 All members will at times be required to attend section 
rehearsals outside of the regular school day. During the Fall 
students will work on District Music and during the Spring they will 
concentrate on UIL music. Members of the Symphonic and Honors Band 
are required to audition for the All-District Band. Failure to 
attend sectionals and audition may affect a student�s grade and/or 
band placement. 

Grading:  
All band members are evaluated using a three part grading system.  
The first part of the system allows us to evaluate the student�s 
progress in the technical aspects of playing and caring for the 
instrument and the amount of energy the students expends toward that 
goal.  The second part of the policy evaluates development of 
necessary rehearsal skills such as responsibility, self-discipline, 
self-control, and ensemble participation. The third part, a practice 
record will be used to evaluate student's home practice and must be 
signed by a parent or guardian each week.



We feel that the Canyon Vista band program has an outstanding record 
and that this year�s students will carry on this fine tradition.  
With your help we hope to make this the best year yet!  If you have 
any questions or concerns, please call the band hall: at 464-8191.

NAME: ____________________________________	BAND PERIOD: 
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Please sign and return this portion along with the attached 
Permission Slip:
I have read and understand the Canyon Vista Band expectations.

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Parent Signature


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Student Signature