WMS Instrumental Music Expectations, and Class Rules and Procedures, and Rehearsal Procedures

• Always show respect for each member, including the director or other adult leaders. 
• Always raise your hand to ask for permission to talk.  You miss out on what is being taught and so do the people around you if you are talking during class and\or rehearsal.
• Gum, food, and\or drinks are not permitted in the music room!
• Do NOT bring your binder to your seat.  Leave it either in your locker or on the table outside the music room.  Doing work for another class is never permitted in the music room during music classes.
• Do NOT play your instrument without permission during class.  It is a distraction for you and those around you.
• Be in your seat with instrument & materials no more than 5 minutes after the bell rings.
• Make sure you ALWAYS have your materials for rehearsal and/or class.  This includes your instrument, music, technique book, journal (if required for your class) folder, pencil, reeds, valve oil, stick bag with all required sticks inside.
• Always check the board for important information and/or assignments
• Participate fully in class.  If you cannot participate because of illness, you must bring a note from home and be prepared to do an alternative assignment.
• Do take care of the music room.  Help to keep it clean and orderly. 
• Do NOT touch instruments or materials that do not belong to you.
• You must practice at home to make consistent progress.  The band or orchestra is only as strong as its weakest link.  When one person does not practice, it hurts the entire group’s progress.  Don’t let others down…always do your part to play your best!
• All band and orchestra students are required to perform at ALL concerts, assemblies, and MCPS adjudication festivals.
• Always return to your assigned seat to wait for the bell after you have put your instrument away after class.  Lining up at the door is not permitted.
• You are expected to take your instrument home every day.  You may leave your instrument in the instrument room overnight only if you have a second instrument.  
• You will not be permitted to go to your locker for forgotten items.
• Always put your instrument away properly with the case securely latched in the instrument room.  No instruments are to be left on the floor in the music room after class.
• No bathroom passes are allowed after rehearsal has begun. Don’t even ask!
• Cell Phones, calculators, or other similar devices are strictly forbidden in the music class room and will be immediately confiscated.

• The consequences for not following these rehearsal and class procedures will be warning and/or loss of points from your daily grade.  Any subsequent problems will result in detention and a call home.  These guidelines are designed to help you have the best possible learning experience in band or orchestra.

• Please remember that YOU are an important part of our program and if we work together, we can achieve amazing results!