Hutch band “Demand Excellence”

Handbook overview Eligibility Attendance School Owned Instruments All classes must be passed (70) in order to participate in extra-curricular activities Concerts are considered curricular and not subject to eligibility requirements Attendance An unexcused absence from a rehearsal or performance will result in a grade deduction. Excuses are only accepted in the event of absence from school or family emergency. Not having a ride is not an acceptable excuse for missing a rehearsal/performance. Schedules are given far enough in advance for arrangements to be made. School Owned Instruments If, in the opinion of a LISD director, a school-owned instrument is not being properly maintained or cared for at anytime of the school year, it is the director’s prerogative to remove the instrument from the student’s care. Concert Etiquette 1. Remove all hats upon entering the performance hall. 2. No food or drink is permitted at any time. 3. Turn off all cell phones, pagers, and watch alarms. 4. Audience members are asked to remain quiet during the performance. Remember that the acoustics that allow you to enjoy the performance also enhance extraneous noise in the theatre. 5. Recordings are made of most performances, so if bringing small children, please sit near an exit or on the aisle in case you have to leave suddenly. 6. Remain seated. Do not leave or enter the auditorium while a group is performing. If you absolutely must leave before a group is finished, please wait and do so only between selections. 7. Applaud the performers on stage after a selection but not between movements of a song. In a formal concert setting, whistling and shouting are inappropriate

Communication Please join the Remind account for your student’s band: Honors Band: Text @HutchHB to 81010 Symphonic Band: Text @HutchSB to 81010 Concert Band: Text @HutchCB to 81010

Communication - charms www.charmsoffice.com Update contact information Check your students account balance. Steps to Log In- Click green ENTER/LOGIN link Parent/Student/Member Login School Code: HutchMSBand Password: Your students school ID # (password can be changed once you’ve logged in) There is also a CHARMS App available for iPhone/Android

uniform Band Shirt $20.00 Order forms are available tonight Black Dress Socks Boys: A Green Jacket, Tux Shirt, Black Dress Pants, and Gold tie are provided for each student. Girls: A Black Formal Dress is provided for each student. Solid Black Dress Shoes (NO Tennis Shoes)

Band Fees School District Instrument Rental Fee $20.00 (used for care and maintenance) Hutch Band Activity Fee $35.00 (used to offset cost of meals and other supplies used for students) Band T-Shirt $20.00 (used for non-formal band concerts and events)

Our Website The easiest/best place to find: Calendars Upcoming Events Handbook/Important Forms Director Contact Information Links to recordings CHARMS Most General Band Info

2017-2018 Calendar All performance dates and times can be found here Check regularly for any changes/updates Can be accessed through HutchBand.com or through Charms

Music First hutchband.musicfirstclassroom.com ( NO www.) Always use Google Chrome on a computer Apps available for iOS and Android devices Username: first.last Password: student ID number Will be used for majority or playing assessment Computers available for use before and after school

sectionals For All Symphonic and Honors Band Members Required of All Members Allow us to give more individualized instruction to students Scheduled to avoid as many conflicts as possible with other school activities

Fundraising Profits from each fundraiser will be put into each child's account These funds will go towards the Spring Trip to San Antonio Fall Fundraiser – September 20th – October 4th Catalog Possible additional fundraiser in January, more details to come.

Spring trip 2017 San Antonio, TX Depart - Friday, April 20th Return - Saturday, April 21st Trip Highlights: Perform at Tobin Center Dinner @ Rainforest Cafe on the Riverwalk Full Day at Fiesta Texas Open to all Honors Band Members and 8th Grade Concert Band Members $250.00 per student – Multiple Fundraising Opportunities

Private lessons Highly Recommended for ALL Students Beneficial for struggling and advanced students Quality teachers for all instruments Chance to learn from masters of their instrument Possibility to take lessons during band period A complete list of our recommended Private instructors is available on our website

Thank you Please always feel to contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions Andrea Martinez amartinez51@lubbockisd.org Jason Crump jcrump25@lubbockisd.org