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General
1. There will be no improper playing before rehearsal. The Band Director will warm up the band together.
2. Members of the band must be seated and ready to play within two minutes after the tardy bell.
3. At extra rehearsals, students must be ready to play precisely at the designated time. Students should arrive early.
4. When the conductor steps onto the podium, all conversation will cease.
5. Instruments must be in good playing condition.
6. Four playable reeds (two for bassoon and oboe), a pencil, all necessary music, etc. are considered mandatory equipment for all rehearsals.
7. Music to be played will be listed in order on the blackboard prior to rehearsals.
8. The Band Director must be notified one week in advance, in writing, for pre-excused absences.
Performance
1. All performances of the Satellite High School Band are mandatory and may be missed only in the event of a student illness, death in the family, or other understandable emergency.
2. An excused absence may be obtained by notifying the Band Director in no less than one week prior to any known conflict with a performance, in writing. Failure to follow this procedure will result in an unexcused absence.
3. One must attend school for a minimum of four periods on the day of a performance to be allowed to participate.
4. Uniforms are required for concerts.
It is the responsibility of the director and the officers to give demerits to any band student violating any of the regulations previously stated.
Procedure
1. The officer responsible for giving demerits to a band member will a) Notify the offender clearly as to the offense and number of demerits signed as soon as possible after the offense b) Fill out a form stating the violator's name, date, number of demerits, and offense committed.
2. The First Lieutenant shall record all demerits on a public chart visible to all band students. When a demerit is worked off, the First Lieutenant shall mark off the demerit on the chart.
3. Group demerits shall be given by the director only for a large number of offenses on any given day. They must be posted in a public place and recorded on the chart.
4. Any band member who feels he has received an unjust demerit may appeal to the director. The director will in turn discuss the problem with the officer who issued the demerit and an arbitrary decision will be made.
5. Accumulation of 10 demerits during a grading period will result in the lowering of a grade.
6. Accumulation of 5 demerits before a football game will result in not being able to participate in third quarter activities.
Assigned Demerits
1. Unexcused absence from rehearsal - 5 DEMERITS
2. Unexcused absence from performance - 10 DEMERITS
3. Tardiness to rehearsals and performances: The amount of demerits given will be proportional to the amount of practice missed using 10 DEMERITS as a maximum.
4. Unnecessary talking, inattention, food, or gum - 1 DEMERIT (during any kind of rehearsal)
5. Chewing gum in uniform - 2 DEMERITS
6. Failure to have proper equipment - 1 DEMERIT
7. Unsatisfactory inspection or improper display of uniform - UP TO 2 DEMERITS FOR EACH OFFENSE.
8. Playing another person's instrument or school owned instrument (including mutes) without permission - UP TO 4 DEMERITS
9. Failure to properly prepare or place equipment for loading - 1 DEMERIT
10. Any act which reflects unfavorably upon the band, school, or community when engaged in a school or band function - UP TO 10 DEMERITS AT DIRECTOR'S DISCRETION
11. The repeated violation of any of the general rules as previously stated, and after having been previously warned - UP TO 5 DEMERITS
12. Failure to properly complete music check-off - UP TO 5 DEMERITS
Removal of Demerits
1. A band member may remove demerits by one of the following ways: a) Working for the director or officers b) Attending an approved concert c) Preparing an assigned piece of music
2. An officer who marks off demerits shall notify the First Lieutenant immediately.
A confident, determined look will produce the proper field attitude. You have to want to be the best. Work for it!!!
The most important step is the first step:
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The key to a successful transition between point A and B is a consistent size of step. STAND TALL - BE TALL!!!
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ACTION/RESPONSE |
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ATTENTION |
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"BAND" |
Snap together on 4, toes and |
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"TEN" |
heels. No movement at all. |
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"HUT" |
Verbal response (HYPE) |
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(-Hit-) |
"HYPE" |
At the position of attention, pull yourself up as tall as you can (think 10 feet tall). Envision a string pulling at the chest and through the top of the head. Think light. Center your weight forward, not back on the heels. Chin up. There is a 10
° angle on horns when in playing position. This is your center; always center from this point.
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DRESS |
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"DRESS" |
On 4, hands snap to the dress |
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"(Direction)" |
direction. Make sure to look |
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"DRESS" |
directly off the appropriate |
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(Hit) |
shoulder. (This is the time to |
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adjust, scratch, etc…) When |
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everything freezes, we know |
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you are ready and dressed. |
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Verbal "SIST" on 4. |
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FRONT |
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"BAND" |
Heads snap front on 4. Verbal |
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"READY" |
"SIST" on 4. Absolutely NO |
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"FRONT" |
EXTRA MOVEMENT!!! |
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PARADE REST |
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"BAND" |
Left foot moves away. (The only |
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"PARADE" |
thing you can do from this |
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"REST" |
position is to go to the |
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(-Hit-) |
position of Attention!!! ) |
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Verbal "SCORPS" on 4. |
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MARK TIME |
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"MARK" |
In your mind, start to subdivide |
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"TIME" |
the beat on count One. Four-- |
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"(Count)" |
and is "CHECK AND." The |
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constant, flowing look. |
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FORWARD MARCH |
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"FORWARD" |
On 4 Check And, step on 1. |
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"MARCH" |
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-Check And- |
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HALT |
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"BAND" |
All movement stops on 4 to a |
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"READY" |
close. |
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"HALT" |
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RIGHT FACE |
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"RIGHT" |
On 3 left foot T's in front of |
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"FACE" |
the right foot. On 4 close |
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Audio |
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(-Hit-) |
with right. Verbal "one," "two" |
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Audio |
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on 3-4. |
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LEFT FACE |
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"LEFT" |
On 3, left foot T's back of |
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"FACE" |
right foot. On 4 close with the |
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(-Hit-) |
right. Verbal "one," "Two" |
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On 3-4. |
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ABOUT FACE |
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"ABOUT" |
On 3, left foot T's behind right |
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"FACE" |
foot. On 4, right foot T's |
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front of left. On 1, close |
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(-Hit-) |
with left. Verbal "one," "two," |
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(-Hit-) |
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FIRST STEP - Lock knees on 4. (CHECK AND) step onto the back of the heel flexing the foot as much as possible. Subdivide each step, based on a consistent size of step (22.5" - 8x5). Upper body doesn't move.
"8 AND" - Step 7 is a normal step. Take step 8 and roll through to "8 AND" leaving the left foot straight up and down on the tip of the toe. Snap closed on 1.
When moving, the feet will not cross. Think as a cross-country skier, not a rope walker. Keep hips square and butts tucked. Always maintain balance!
BACKWARDS MARCH - Count 8, right foot comes to a touch with the toe pointed. Count 1 is a pull up, feet will not move. Count 2, pull back with right, stay up on toes. Keep legs straight, keep chest up and butt tucked. Remain Tall!!!
When going back to a forward march, settle down on 1 (lift as you go down to remain tall). Flex roll on 2, etc… this is not a rock step!!!
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Right to Left |
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Front to Back |
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DRESS |
Is always to the center or furthest point forward |
Retain all visual basics. The block will remain flush.
BAND PROPER:
All directions are executed keeping the top of the body flush to the front. All direction changes are executed without pivots!!
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Lock on CHECK AND then step. |
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On 8, the right foot T's in front of the left. Flex roll left with left. |
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On 7, the left foot goes front . On 8, close with right. On 1 up and back. |
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On 8, the right foot will T along side the left ® . On 1, flex roll with left to the right. |
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FORWARD |
On 8, the right foot will go front . Flex roll with left forward. |
BLOCK DIRECTIONS
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1 FORWARD |
4 RIGHT |
7 BACK |
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2 LEFT |
5 FORWARD |
8 LEFT |
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6 RIGHT |
9 FORWARD |
The Bus 1 Rules stem from an "incident" on the way home from marching districts. Many had to suffer due to a few delinquents, who shall remain nameless. Thus, the Bus 1 officers who were reprimanded retaliated in the only way they knew how: to make up a set of rules mocking the system! The first set of rules is ACTUAL school bus rules (thanks to that really nice bus driver guy, and Siobhan and Michelle's copying abilities), and the rest we will accredit to Joelle Julich and various others. If they sound familiar, you probably heard us shouting them from the stands during our third quarter delinquents party. Enjoy. J
1. Stand at least five feet from the road when awaitng a bus.
2. Keep in your seat at all times while the bus is moving.
3. Keep arms and head inside the bus at all times.
4. Walk twelve feet in front of bus and wait for bus driver's signal when crossing the road.
5. Unnecessary conversation with driver is dangerous, please remain quiet.
6. Outside of regular conversation please observe classroom conduct.
7. Absolute silence is required at all railroad crossings.
8. Driver is in full charge of bus and pupils, you must obey the driver.
9. The driver has the right to assign pupils to certain seats if necessary to promote order.
10. No eating, drinking, or SMOKING on the bus.
11. Pupils must be on time, the bus cannot wait for those who are tardy.
12. RIDING THE BUS IS A PRIVILEGE, DO NOT ABUSE IT!!!
13. The driver does not wish to see drink bottles of any sort. Dehydration is the key word here.
14. Do not sing the Satellite High School 1996 marching band show.
15. Do not sing the Satellite High School 1997 marching band show.
16. Do not sing the Satellite High School 1998 marching band show.
17. Do not sing the Satellite High School 1998 marching band show at a pianissimo level.
18. Hum a chord and you walk home.
19. No bodily function noises.
20. No Spartan cheers.
21. Absolutely no Bobby Raps.
22. Shut up.
23. The driver may shoot any given passenger at any given time.
24. In three parts:
A) Don't even think about getting off the bus when we return to school.
B) Don't even think about getting off the bus when we return to school until Nelson yells at you.
C) Don't even think about getting off the bus when we return to school until Nelson yells at you and you cry.
25. You may not rock the bus.
26. Shut your mouth when crossing railroad tracks, in fact do not even breathe.
27. You may not pretend to brush your teeth.
28. Girls may not carry heavy equipment.
29. The consumption of strawberries is strictly prohibited at all times.
30. Under absolutely no circumstances are you to be happy about your terrible performance.
31. Slander involving the lengthening of follicles in creative areas is completely unacceptable.
32. RELAX!!!
DISCLAIMER: Bus 1 Rules are illegal paraphenalia and anyone found in possession is a bad, bad person, and is completely responsible for any consequences.