Monarch High School
2007 – 2008
Band Program
Handbook
Jordan Harrison
Band Director
Anne Dilgen
Principal
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Table of Contents
Forward…………………………………………………… 3
Philosophy……………........................................................ 3
Objective…………………………………………………... 3
Band Class…………….…………………………………... 3
Marching Band……………………………………………. 4
Summer Band Camp……………………………………… 4
Color Guard/ Winter Guard………………………………. 5
Concert Band……………………………………………...
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Jazz Band…………………………………………………. 5
Code of Conduct………………………………………….. 6 - 7
Disciplinary Actions……………………………………… 7
Rehearsal/ Performance Procedures………………………
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Football Game Procedures………………………………..
9 - 10
Uniforms………………………………………………...... 10 - 11
Attendance………………………………………………..
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Grading Policy……………………………………………. 12
Band Officers/ Leaders……………………….................. 13 – 14
Music Library……………………………………………..
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Use and Care of Music……………………………………
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Instrument Policy………………………………………… 15 - 17
Band Fees…………………………………………………
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Band Awards……………………………………………..
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Band Trips………………………………………………..
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Overnight Band Trips……………………………………. 19 - 20
Parental Permission and Insurance Statement……………
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Medical Information Form……………………………….
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Student/ Parent Agreement………………………………
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Foreword
The purpose of this handbook is to provide valuable information about the Band program
at Monarch High School. To achieve and maintain the high standards set forth by this
organization, all members should familiarize themselves with the regulations and
procedures of the Band program presented in this handbook.
It is hoped that some of the questions always prevalent with a Band will be answered in
this handbook. If a question not covered in this handbook should arise, the Band Director
should be consulted for further assistance.
Philosophy
Learning is a process, a transfer of information. We gain knowledge through concentrated
study of information. In an age where transfer of information is increasingly important, it
is crucial that an individual’s scope of knowledge be as thorough as possible. For
personal education to be all encompassing, it is necessary to incorporate learning in all
areas of intelligence.
Music is one of the seven main human intelligences. It is the only aspect of learning that
fully utilizes both hemispheres of the brain simultaneously. For that reason, musical
knowledge and aesthetic appreciation is vital for the overall enhancement of holistic
education.
The philosophy of Comprehensive Musicianship involves an integrated process of all
facets of music. The philosophy of this Band program adheres to the Comprehensive
Musicianship approach in which students study music as composers, performers,
listeners, and scholars within a positive learning environment.
Objective
The primary goal of this Band program encompasses a comprehensive approach to
studying music through performance, analysis, and composition using the latest
techniques and technology in music education and the music industry. Band students will
acquire musical knowledge through the study of the essential elements of music.
Band Class
Students may or may not be allowed to participate in any co-curricular Band class
activities in regards to the philosophy of the Monarch High School Band program, the
requirements for membership, and the discretion of the Band Director.
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Marching Band
The Marching Knights is a combined force of the Concert Band and Color Guard. All
members of the Marching Knights must be enrolled into the Marching Band or
Eurhythmics class fall semester of the school year. Students must be able to participate in
all aspects of the Marching Band including marching rehearsals, football games, parades,
FBA Music Performance Assessment, competitions, and other outside performances at
the Band Director’s discretion. Students will not have the option of choosing one element
of Marching Band over another as they are all required for the course and part of the
student’s grade.
The Marching Knights will rehearse according to the following schedule:
Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday – 1:00 PM - 4:30 PM
Tuesday, Friday, or Game Days – 1:00 PM – 2:40 PM
Tuesday Nights – 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM
* Extra rehearsals may be called on Saturdays for inclement weather make up or before a
competition.
Summer Band Camp
Summer Band Camp is an intensive marching camp involving basic marching instruction
and playing fundamentals as well as opportunities for Band and Color Guard students and
parents alike to get to know one another. Part of the year’s show will be taught during
band camp and will be crucial to the future success of the rest of the marching season.
Attendance is mandatory of all members of the Marching Knights. (Those members who
miss all or some of this camp will be put on alternate status at the discretion of the Band
Director.)
The Summer Band Camp schedule for the Marching Knights is as follows:
Freshman Orientation Monday, July 30th from 8:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Week 1 Band Camp (All Grades) Tuesday, July 31st – Friday, August 3rd 8:00 AM –
3:00 PM
Week 2 Band Camp (All Grades) Monday, August 6th – Wednesday, August 8th from
4:00 PM – 7:00 PM & Thursday, August 9th – Friday August 10th from 8:00 AM – 3:00
PM
Two Night Rehearsals Tuesday, August 14th & Thursday, August 16th from 4:00 PM –
7:00 PM
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Color Guard/ Winter Guard
The Color Guard is open to the student body by audition with flag, rifle, sabre, and dance.
Once selected to the Color Guard, the student must sign up for the Eurhythmics class
during the fall semester of the school year. The Color Guard is an integral part of the
Marching Knights and performs with the band throughout the year. The Color Guard
must attend Band Camp as stated above.
* Extra rehearsals may be called separately for the Color Guard at the discretion of the
Instructor or Band Director.
Winter Guard is an extension of Color Guard and students must go through another
audition. Winter Guard is an indoor Guard that rehearses after school and competes on
weekends. Extra fees are required to participate in the ensemble and are helped with
fundraisers. More information will be available after marching band season.
Concert Band
The Concert Band is open to students with prior instruction in wind and percussion
instruments or an audition scheduled with the Band Director. All members are expected
and required to concurrently participate in Marching Band. Students are placed at the
Band Director’s discretion where it will best benefit the ensemble. This class strives to
incorporate all aspects of musicianship including listening, music theory, composition,
improvisation, and performance. A student must sign up for Band for the spring semester
during the school year. A student is required to participate in all after school rehearsals,
performances, FBA Music Performance Assessment, and other activities at the Band
Director’s discretion. Private study with an instructor is highly encouraged to all Band
students.
Jazz Band
The Jazz Band is open to members of the Concert Band or other students outside the
Band program at the Band Director’s discretion by audition. It is set up for a big band
ensemble. Instruction in jazz idioms and literature of the twentieth century as well as
small group technique and improvisations are studied. The Jazz Band begins right after
marching season meeting after school and participating in the FBA Music Performance
Assessment, outside performances, and school concerts.
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Code of Conduct
All band students are responsible for the reading of and adherence to Monarch High
School Band Program Code of Conduct. Here are the rules on conduct that should be
upheld at all times in the Band Room, Music Suite, or in public as a member of the
Monarch High School Band.
1. Loud, boisterous behavior, foul language, or discourteous actions are inappropriate at
any time. This type of behavior detracts from a positive learning environment and is
never acceptable.
2. Be respectful of other people’s property or Band property. If it is not yours, DO NOT
touch it! You must have permission from the Band Director before you may use any
Band equipment! (This includes, but not limited to, items such as percussion, piano,
stereo equipment, dry erase board, markers, and the podium.)
3. Anyone who is NOT a member of the Monarch High School Band is not allowed to
use any of the equipment that is property of Monarch High School!
4. Destruction or theft of personal or school property is prohibited. (Corresponding
charges will be filed for all violators.)
5. Students are not allowed in any other rooms besides the main rehearsal hall without
permission. (I.e. office, instrument, equipment storage areas, practice rooms.)
6. Students wishing to ender the Band Director’s office must knock first, even if the door
is open, be acknowledge by the Band Director, and then enter.
7. Students wishing to use the phone may do so after school or in case of an emergency
only with permission from the Band Director.
8. Due to the amount of hard work and dedication band students put forth, being allowed
in the band room is considered a privilege and is not available to non-members of the
Monarch High School Band.
9. No fighting or “horseplay” allowed in the Band Room.
10. Food, gum, or drinks are not allowed in the Band Room!
11. All trash should be disposed of in the proper receptacles. Students should assist in
keeping all areas of the Band Room neat and clean at all times.
12. Treat others as you wish to be treated. (Golden Rule)
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13. The conduct of the members of the Monarch High School Band Program should be
such as to always reflect the credit to the band member, the Marching Knights, Monarch
High School, the School Board of Broward County, family and friends. The Band, more
than any other school organization, can and should be influential in creating goodwill
between a school and its community. Student conduct should be at its best at ALL
TIMES!!
Remember that the effective study and aesthetic enjoyment of performing
music requires discipline and maturity!!!
If there are any questions regarding these rules, please contact the Band Director for
further clarification.
Disciplinary Actions
Consequences for infractions of expected classroom behavior (to be discussed during the
first day of classes), will be in accordance with the policies of Monarch High School and
the Student Conduct and Discipline Code Book and at the discretion of the Band
Director. Consequences may include after school detention that will lead to a written
referral if not served within a specific time. Repeat offenders will expect parent
notification and risk disbarment from participation in the Monarch High School Band
program. Consequences for conduct will normally include:
1. First Infraction – verbal warning
2. Second Infraction – verbal reprimand and detention with Band Director or
School Detention. (This will include a lowering of Class Participation.)
3. Third Infraction – verbal reprimand, school detention, and conference with
parent and administrator. (This result in a zero for the day for Class Participation.)
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Rehearsal/ Performance Procedures
1. When you enter the Band Room, read the white boards for pertinent information.
2. Be early to class, rehearsals, and performances and quickly get set up.
3. Have ALL necessary materials for class, rehearsals and performances. This includes
instrument, music, pencil, or other required materials.
4. Attendance will be taken three minutes after the tardy bell rings. You must be in your
seat ready for the down beat five minutes after the tardy bell rings.
5. There is to be no individual playing before rehearsals or performances or at any time
during a rehearsal unless the Band Director specifically deems it necessary. Warm-ups
will be together under the direction of the Band Director (or other instructor/ clinician/
conductor.) DO NOT play before this time or participation points will be taken away!
(Now would be a great time to talk with friends instead of during rehearsal!)
6. There is to be no talking or disturbances during a rehearsal or performance. Subdued
talking is permitted with the director’s permission or when the Band Director leaves the
podium. Talking WILL cease when anyone stands on the podium.
7. Posture is of the utmost importance because it helps with breathing. Students should
always sit tall with relaxed shoulders and diaphragm while both fit are on the floor.
8. Questions during the rehearsal will only be addressed when the Band Director calls for
them. Students must raise their hand and be called upon before speaking.
9. Students are not allowed to leave rehearsal or performances at any time unless deemed
necessary by the Band Director. (Restroom breaks are not allowed unless it is a true
emergency.)
10. Participate actively and intensely in rehearsals and performances. This is our only
time to create music together!
11. Students must wait for dismissal by the Band Director before packing up instruments,
music, and stands.
12. Instruments, music folders, and stands must be stored properly before the class is to
be dismissed.
The less distractions there are during rehearsal, the more we can
accomplish and enjoy more music!!
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Football Game Procedures
1. All Band members will remain on campus after school for game days. There will be an
opportunity to purchase food during the week for game day. If one does not desire the
food being delivered to the Band then your own food must be brought. No one will be
allowed to leave campus!
2. Before call time designated by the Band Director, students must be dressed in full
uniform, instruments going on the truck must be loaded, and in assigned seat ready for
inspection.
3. Once inspection is completed, the Band Director will call on one section at a time to
load the bus designated by the Band Director.
4. When the buses arrive at the designated location, remain on the bus until instructed to
leave. Once instructed to depart the bus, students must grab all of their music and
instruments and line up in a block formation to march into the stadium.
5. The students will march into the stadium and directed to their seats. Students will
remain marking time until the entire band is in the stands. The students will then be
seated but are not allowed to take off any part of their uniform, including hats, until
instructed to do so by the Band Director.
6. Sit in assigned seat and DO NOT move about the band during the game.
7. It is a privilege to be a member of the Marching Knights. Therefore, NO NONMARCHING BAND PERSONNEL are allowed to sit in the Marching Knights area.
(Your time in the stands is also part of your performance. DO NOT interact with nonMarching Band people during this time unless it is an organized cheer.)
8. DO NOT play instruments in the stand unless instructed to do so by the Band Director.
9. Students will be allowed to use the restroom with permission by the Band Director and
accompanied by a chaperone.
10. Students are not allowed to eat at any time while in full uniform unless given
permission by the Band Director.
11. Behavior is of the utmost importance while in the public view. Behave as responsible
and respectable members of the Monarch High School Band as well as students of
Monarch High School and the School Board of Broward County.
12. During the second quarter of the football game, the band will dismiss by section and
line up in playing arc in a designated area. The Band will warm-up under the direction of
the Band Director and then set the field for the show.
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13. After, or even before the show, the Band will stand at parade rest and respectfully
watch the other band’s performance.
14. Once all performances are completed, the students will return to the stadium and be
given refreshments by the Band Parents. Students will be called by section to use the
restroom if needed. (Remember the longer it takes for everyone to use the restroom the
less time is played in the second half of the football game.)
15. The Band will march out of the stadium after the game to the buses. Everyone will
help make sure all equipment is loaded properly before loading the buses. Remember that
all Band members will keep their full uniform on until we arrive back at school.
16. Students will unload at the school and put up all instruments, equipment, and
uniforms and then seat in assigned seat of the playing arc. Band officers will check to
make sure everything is clean and put in its proper place. The Band Director will dismiss
each section upon final approval.
Uniforms
1. Uniforms are owned and maintained by Monarch High School and the Monarch High
School Band Parent Organization.
2. Uniforms will be fitted by Band Parents and organized in the Uniform Storage room.
3. No one is to enter the uniform room except those assigned to the uniform crew. All
equipment must be numbered and carefully checked. Please help by seeing that your
uniform is properly identified.
4. Before a performance the uniform room will be open for you to purchase lost of
missing parts. If you need this service, be at school prior to the normal report time.
Replacements must be paid for when you get them. (No CREDIT!) Parts, other than
gloves, that are lost or forgotten will be considered as improper care of your uniform and
a reduction in your grade.
5. You must furnish black shoes and black socks. (No uniform alterations will be made
without permission from the Band Director.)
6. New members take note that black shoes and socks are to be worn at all band
performances. Your shoes must be polished at all times. The band wears matched black
marching shoes that must be purchased according to the Band Director’s specifications.
Please no substitutes.
7. Make every effort to avoid getting your uniform dirty. Do not sit on the ground or dirty
bleachers.
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8. DO NOT wad up your uniform or try to wrinkle it in any way!
9. Eating food is not allowed while in uniform. The Band Parents will provide
refreshments at the game.
10. Do not lend your uniform to anyone else, even another Band member!
11. Write your name inside your band shoes.
12. Write your name on a piece of masking tape and place it inside your hat.
13. Memorize your coat and trouser numbers. DO NOT write on the uniform.
14. Complete uniform will be worn in public at all times unless the Band Director has
made other arrangements.
15. Uniform guidelines include:
- Band Collared Shirt
- Shoes are to be polished for every appearance
- BLACK socks
- Clean-shaven face (guys)
- No jewelry. Make-up on girls, only natural colors. (Jewelry or make-up may be
part of the Color Guard uniform as designated by the band Director.)
- Neatly combed hair. Hair must be worn tucked up into the hat with none
touching the collar.
- Good personal hygiene
- No nail polish (Again, Color Guard may differ according to their uniform.)
- NO perfume or cologne!
Inspections will take place prior to performances. If you are NOT in full uniform you will
be asked to leave and will not be allowed to make up the performance time. Points from
your performance grade will be deducted for leaving shoes, hats, etc. in the Band Room
following performances.
You will be assessed the following if lost or damaged:
Coat $300.00; Trousers $100.00; Hat $50.00; Plume $10.00
(Price subject to change due to inflationary costs.)
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Attendance
Band members are required to be at all rehearsals and performances. Due to the fact that
band is a performance based, co-curricular class, rehearsals and performances are an
integral part of the curriculum, and part of the grading process. Sincere effort has been
made to have the Band Calendar be given out far in advance for students and parents to
plan doctor’s appointments, vacations, part-time jobs, etc. around this schedule.
Excused Absences
Except in cases of extreme emergency, illness, or death in the family, Band members will
not be excused from any rehearsals or performances missed. In these cases, a note signed
by parent or doctor is asked in advance if possible or upon return from the absence. If a
student is ill the day of a rehearsal or performance please send an e-mail and follow up
with a written note so the Band Director can make changes and substitutes. The written
note must be in the Band Director’s hands within two days of the absence or it will be
counted as unexcused and the time cannot be made up. Appointments or personal
problems will be reviewed by the Band Director on an individual basis and approved.
Appointments should be made on the days where there are no rehearsals or performances.
Requests for missing a rehearsal must be submitted to the Band Director two weeks prior
to the intended absence.
Unexcused Absences
Unexcused absences include any reason not listed above. Students who have an
unexcused absence will result in a zero from the rehearsal or performance with no chance
to make up the time lost.
Tardy
Attendance will always be taken at the beginning of rehearsals and performances. Tardy
will count 5 points off the grade. The student will stay after rehearsal or performance
however minutes he or she is late.
Grading Policy
Students will be graded on attendance to rehearsals, performances, vocabulary, playing
tests, written tests, and class participation. The points will be weighed equally but some
assignments will be worth more points than others.
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Band Officers and Leaders
Marching Band section leaders will be chosen by audition the year prior to the marching
season. Each section will have a section leader and all will report to the Band Captain,
Drum Major, and Band Director. The section leaders are accountable for maintaining
discipline within their sections during rehearsals and performances.
Eligibility Requirements
In order to qualify for an Officer or Leader position, you must meet the following criteria:
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You must have maintained an accumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher and
have been eligible for extra-curricular activities for the past year
You must have an outstanding rehearsal or performance attendance
throughout the past year
You must have actively participated in Band fundraisers and activities
throughout the past year and have no outstanding debts towards the
program
You must exhibit a high level of maturity, responsibility, dedication, and
respect for authority throughout the past school year
All Band Officer and Leadership positions are selected through an extensive interview/
audition process with the Band Director or designated judges. Band members should fill
out a separate form for each position applied for except Drum Major in which the student
will be considered for a leadership position if not selected for Drum Major. Drum Major
and Band Captain are only open to juniors and seniors.
Officer Positions
Drum Major(s) – the leader of the Marching Knights. The Drum Major must answer to
the Band Director and be accountable for student discipline during rehearsals and
performances. The following are the responsibilities of the Drum Major:
• Take charge of the Band in the absence of the Band Director
• Assist the Band Director in administering inspections
• Take charge of all responsibilities of the Band Captain in his/ her absence
• Assist in running marching rehearsals
• Direct the band at performances
• Warm-up the band and begin rehearsals
• In case that there are multiple Drum Majors, the Band Director will
determine the directing duties of each of the Drum Majors
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Band Captain(s) – the student leader of the Band program. The Band Captain should be
the most dedicated of Band students. The following are the responsibilities of the Band
Captain:
• Take charge of the Band in the absence of the Band Director or Drum
Major(s)
• Main student leader of the Band
• Supervise all inspections, trips, and band officers
• Check and assist in keeping the Band room, equipment, music clean and in
order
• Be present at all Band Parent Meetings
Section Leaders – the student leader of a particular section in the Marching Knights.
Section Leaders will answer to the Band Captain, Drum Major(s) as well as the Band
Director. The following are the responsibilities of the Section Leaders:
• Take charge of the sectionals and be prepared to assist the students with
instruction on the instrument
• Assist the Drum Major(s) with teaching marching drill
• Must know every part in his/her section
Librarians – the librarians are responsible for organization, maintenance, distribution,
and copying of music.
• Help collect, copy, organize, file, and distribute music to students
• Maintain accurate files according to the filing system established by the
Band Director
• Keep track of who has lost music and owes money
• Keep Band Library neat and organized
Historians – the historian is responsible for pictures, video, or written items for Band
• Collect or take pictures of the band during rehearsal or performances for
web site or archives
• Create a poster board for advertisement to events that the Band may be
attending or performing
• Creating an end-of-the-year video or slide show for the Band Banquet or
other events necessary
Equipment Managers – the equipment managers are responsible for maintenance and
organization of all Band equipment.
• Load and unload equipment for all traveling events
• Set-up and tear-down for all concerts and events
• Keep all Instrument/Equipment Storage areas neat and organized
• Inform the Band Director of damaged, misused, stolen, or lost equipment
• Organize and delegate Concert Crew
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Music Library
1. Only Librarians are permitted in the music library.
2. Music is to be distributed by the Librarians and Section Leaders.
3. Lost music charges per page include:
• Marching Music
• Concert Music
$2.00 each
$5.00 each
Use and Care of Music
1. Do not fold, tear, or otherwise mutilate music.
2. Absence from school does not relieve students of the responsibility to have their music
at rehearsals or performances.
3. Always use pencil on music! Do not make excessive and unnecessary marks.
4. Students will be charged for music that is lost or not cared for properly.
5. Concert folders will be assigned according to instrumentation and parts. The Band
Director will assign parts.
Instrument Policy
School Owned Instruments
1. A fee of $20.00 per year ($10.00 per semester & $10 per summer) must be paid to rent
a school owned instrument. Students desiring more than one school instrument will pay
the rental for each.
2. Instruments must be returned in the same condition as when issued. Students will be
responsible for all repairs due to neglect or carelessness.
3. Instruments must be place in proper storage area after each rehearsal or performance.
Cases must be latched completely. Students must keep track of locker combination and
are responsible for locking them daily.
4. All instruments must be cased before loading busses for a Band trip.
5. All lost items from your instrument such as mouthpieces, drum straps, sousaphone bits,
etc., must be replaced at the expense of the student renting the instrument.
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6. Each student is responsible for his/her instrument when traveling to performances or
outside rehearsals. The instrument must be retuned to its proper place in the Band room
upon return. Failure to do so will result in a lowering of the student’s grade.
7. Other students are NOT allowed to play your rental instrument!! Report violations of
this to the Band Director and it will be corrected. (This includes ALL equipment that is
property of Monarch High School Band.)
8. A student may lose the privilege of renting a school owned instrument due to
unnecessary carelessness of the instrument.
9. Proper care and pride in the use of your instrument will enable us to spend less money
for repairs and more money for new instruments. You shall be expected to handle your
instrument at all times in the correct manner and do periodic maintenance and cleaning
on it.
10. Use of all school owed equipment is restricted to Monarch High School Band
activities and cannot be used for personal activities such as rock bands or special groups.
Violations of this policy will automatically result in the student being denied any and all
school Band equipment.
Individual Owned Instruments
1. These instruments must be kept in their proper storage lockers when not in use. The
student must be assigned a locker in order to store the instrument in the Band room.
2. Other students are NOT to play your instrument at any time without your individual
permission. Any violations of this rule should be reported to the Band Director
immediately.
3. Minor repair work will be done on your instrument at no charge if the Band Director
can do it.
4. Major repair work must be done at your expense.
5. Individually owned instruments are not insured by the school for any type of loss or
damage done to the instrument. We seriously advise you to take out insurance on your
instrument through your personal insurance agency since theft can occur while stored at
the school. Be sure to keep a record of the make and serial number of your instrument
and keep it in a safe place.
Policy For All Instruments
1. Your instrument must be in excellent playing condition at all times. Proper care will
enable everyone to save money on repair work and avoid unnecessary loss of playing
time during rehearsals.
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2. Your instrument must be kept in the proper locker and in the correct instrument storage
area and not left out on the floor.
3. All instruments and cases must be returned to their proper areas upon return to the
school from a Band performance. A lowering of your grade will occur for failure to
follow through.
4. The Band Office is not to be used as a storage area for books and personal belongings
unless authorized by the Band Director.
5. No loitering in the instrument storage areas.
Band Fees
In order for the student to participate in football games, parades, FBA Music
Performance Assessments, competitions, clinicians, and extra fun activities, it requires
quite a large budget. The Band has the Monarch High School Band Parent Organization
to help assist in collecting and raising the money. In order to help raise the money for all
of these activities the Band asks each student for a fair share fee of $350.00. This money
does not cover all aspects of the budget so fundraising during the year is still required.
There are confidential hardship applications that can be filled out if a student is unable to
pay the fair share fee. Only the Treasurer and President of the BPO know about the
hardship application; the Band Director does not have access to this information at any
time. It is asked that you volunteer extra hours to help compensate.
Band Awards
There will be three awards given out by the Band Director at the end of each year.
John Philip Sousa Award – awarded to a senior who exemplifies outstanding
musicianship and leadership in and outside of Band
Director’s Award for Band – awarded to any band student who exemplifies outstanding
musicianship and leadership in and outside of Band
Section of the Year – awarded to a section in the Band that exemplifies outstanding
musicianship, dedication, and improvement throughout the entire year of Band
* The Band majority may decide on superlatives or other awards.
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Band Trips
While traveling on buses to and from any Band event, YOU will be required to abide by
the following rules as well as the Monarch High School Code of Conduct and School
Board of Broward County:
1. YOU must treat the driver and chaperons with courtesy, obedience, and respect.
2. The Band Director will assign each student a bus and they will ride that bus to and
from the event. Students may not change buses for any reason.
3. Once you have selected a seat on the bus you must STAY in it. You may not change
seats or leave your seat until arriving at the destination. You may not stand up while the
bus is in motion.
4. Students are strictly prohibited from putting hands, arms, head, or any other part of
their body out of a window. In addition, no one is to EVER throw anything out of a
window for any reason!
5. While on the bus, students are expected to conduct conversations in a normal talking
voice with people immediately surrounding them. If your voice is loud enough to be
heard above other conversations, especially on the opposite end of the bus, then you are
too loud. In addition, no student is to yell to others outside of the bus windows.
6. Chaperons on the bus are to be respected and obeyed. They have the same authority as
a teacher and are the Band Director’s delegated adult in charge.
7. Public displays of affection are inappropriate while in Monarch High School Band
attire, on a Band function, or in any event you are representing Monarch High School,
Monarch High School Band, or Monarch High School BPO.
8. Sometimes for security sake, it will be necessary to ask you to put up the windows of
the bus when entering and leaving certain areas.
9. Food and drink are NOT allowed on the buses unless authorized by the Band Director.
10. CD players, tape decks, stereos, iPods, or other electronic devices are not allowed on
the buses unless previously approved by the Band Director.
11. There will be students assigned to take attendance on the bus and help maintain
discipline. They are to be respected and listened to by all members of the Band. Students
must check in with them when entering the bus. While roll call is being taken, it is to be
absolutely quiet on the bus.
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Overnight Band Trips
This is the policy of the Monarch High School Band Program, Monarch High School, and
the School Board of Broward County.
We expect to have a fun-filled educational trip, void of accidents and incidents. This can
only be accomplished by the students following the rules and regulations set by Monarch
High School and the School Board of Broward County. These rules and regulations will
be enforced with assistance of the adult chaperons. The parents of each student are
responsible for making sure that their child understands these rules before they allow
them to go on the trip. Trip rules and regulations, itineraries, and permission forms will
be given to the students prior to the trip. These forms must be read and signed by parents
and a notary of the public and turned in to the Band Director before a student is allowed
to go on the trip. A meeting will be held for the students and their parents before the trip.
1. Instructions will be given to the students by the Band Director and chaperons. Students
are to cooperate and follow all directions during the entire trip. Chaperons will be
assigned an equal number of students and they are to maintain close contact with them.
Student infractions of rules will be reported by Chaperons to the Band Director.
Consequences for infractions may involve a school administrator if one is present.
2. Students will be on time for all activities. Sufficient time will be allotted for each
activity. Late students may need to be accompanied by his/her designated chaperon for
the remainder of the trip.
3. Students will participate in all activities as a group. No student is permitted to make
plans or do an outside activity away from the group.
4. The student’s parents are responsible for any malicious damages to property caused by
the student. It will be the responsibility of the parent to handle any legal matters for
students who fail to obey the law. This is to include shoplifting, drug usage, etc. Parents
will be contacted by the school administrator and/ or Band Director and the parents will
have to arrange for the student’s release.
5. Students must maintain reasonable quiet at all times. TV sets MUST be played with
volumes at a low level so that people in neighboring rooms will not be disturbed. Stereos
or other electronic devices must be used with headphones!
6. Curfew for students will be set by the Band Director an/or hotel management. Curfew
will be strictly enforced. The curfew means that the students must be in their rooms and
not leave during the hours of the curfew. NO switching rooms at any time! Attendance
will be checked and rooms will be monitored by chaperons or designated security. Room
doors should be locked at all times.
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7. Boys are not allowed to visit girls’ rooms and vie versa at ANY TIME during the
trip! (Student violators of this rule will be sent home immediately at the parents’ expense
and will be involved in a conference including all students’ parents, Band Director, and
school administrator. Administrative action such as total grade lowered significantly,
suspension from school and any further activity with the Monarch High School Band
program may occur.)
8. Alcoholic beverages, illegal use of drugs in any form, smoking or other forms of
tobacco are NOT permitted at ANY TIME or PLACE during the trip! (Student
violators of this rule will be sent home immediately at the parent’s expense and will be
involved in a conference including all students’ parents, Band Director, and school
administrator. Local and Broward County Law enforcement may be involved in the case
of illegal actions.)
9. NO gambling of any kind is allowed.
10. If for any reason a student needs to call his/her parents, the call must be made before
curfew in the presence of a chaperon or Band Director.
11. Appropriate dress is required at all times as you are representing Monarch High
School Band, Monarch High School, and the School Board of Broward County.
12. Students may not leave the hotel area at any time with anyone other than our group.
(Relatives and friends are welcome to visit with permission from the Band Director.)
13. Any student who creates an intolerable situation will be placed under house arrest,
and it will be the parents’ responsibility to arrange for his/her release and return.
14. Band members are representing Broward County, Monarch High School, their
community, and their family when on Band trips. It is imperative that all students
and chaperons display the absolute best behavior at all times on the trip. Anyone
who comes in contact with the Monarch High School Band members from
chaperons to trip sponsors to administrators should be treated with the utmost
respect and courtesy at ALL TIMES!! You may be confined to your room and/ or
sent home for any deliberate disobedience or infraction of any Band trip rules.
15. All students are governed by the student code of conduct and discipline code
handbook for the Broward County School Board.
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Monarch High School Band Program
Parental Permission and Insurance Statement
This form must be filled out and returned to the Band Director at Monarch High School who will
forward it to the principal.
I, _______________________________________ (Parent or Guardian), hereby grant permission
for my son/daughter (insert name) ________________________________
(Birth Date: MO ____ DAY____ YEAR_______), to participate in the Monarch High School
Band Program for the 20___-20____ school year.
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My son/daughter has been examined by a physician and I physically qualified to
participate in Marching Band.
I authorize my child to accompany any ensemble of the Monarch High School
Band program, of which he/she is a member, on any of its local or out of town
trips.
I authorize the school to obtain, through a physician of its own choice, any
emergency medical care that may become reasonably necessary for my child as a
result of practice or performance.
We have accidental insurance with __________________________________________
(Name of Insurance Company)
policy number ________________________ which will cover my son/daughter in the event of an
injury as required by School Board policy #5304. I will assume responsibility for payment of
doctor and hospital bills for treatment of any injury my son/daughter might suffer while
participating in the Monarch High School Band program. If any change occurs in this insurance
policy, it is the responsibility of the parent to notify the School Principal or Band Director.
Notarization Parent/Guardian Signature
Parent or guardian must sign in the presence of a notary:
Parent/Guardian Signature __________________________________________________
(State of Florida)
(County of Broward)
Sworn to and subscribed before me
______________________________________ (Notary Public State of Florida at Large)
this _____________________ day of _________________, 20____.
My Commission expires: _________________________
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Monarch High School Band Program
Required Medical Information Form
Student’s Name: _______________________________________ Date of Birth: _____________
Address: ___________________________________ City: _______________ Zip: ___________
Home Phone: _________________________________ Instrument: _______________________
Mother’s Name: __________________________________ Cell Phone: ___________________
Mother’s Occupation: ______________________________ Work Phone: __________________
Father’s Name: __________________________________ Cell Phone: ____________________
Father’s Occupation: ______________________________ Work Phone: ___________________
Days available for volunteer work: Mother: _______________ Father: ____________________
Emergency Contact: ______________________________ Phone: ________________________
Family Doctor: __________________________________ Phone: ________________________
List any known allergies: _________________________________________________________
Any reaction to penicillin or other medications: _______________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Additional medical information (List specific health problems): __________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Any special instructions: _________________________________________________________
List special medication student takes regularly: (attach prescription). Medicines must be kept in
original prescription bottle with label intact. __________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________________
Immunizations received: Yes ____ No ____ Last Tetanus shot __________
Does the student wear contact lenses? Yes _____ No _____
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Student/Parent Agreement
I have read, understand, and will abide by the Monarch High School Band Code of
Conduct, the fund raising/ student account regulations, the entire Band Handbook, and
accept all the grading and discipline policy as stated in order to keep my membership in
the Monarch High School Band program. I understand that these guidelines will be
handled at the Band Director’s discretion and that the Band Director has the final
approval on all situations.
SCHOOL YEAR 20_____ - 20_____ - SIGNED ________________________________
(Student Signature)
As a parent/guardian of the above student, I have read the Monarch High School Band
Handbook and will cooperate in helping him/her live up to the policies of the Monarch
High School Band program.
DATE SIGNED _____________ SIGNED _____________________________________
(Parent/Guardian Signature)
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