1. Greenville High School Band
“We Are one”

3. We are excited you are with us!
The band has grown tremendously over the last four years….Thank you!
Our new members are very talented!
We value each and every one!

4. Grades All student are here to get an education.
All students have to be eligible to perform (state law)
We have very smart kids in the band….and they are very helpful!
Skyward

5. Pass offs
Band Grades are made up of attendance, pass offs, and performances.
Students should be working on their music in preparation for performance.
Music (memorized) will be played off for a director.
Grades of 80 or higher are considered passed off.
Once a student plays their music for a director (by the deadline), students can play off for a director as many times as necessary before the end of the grading period to raise their grade.

6. How much will it costs?
Instrument Usage Fee- $50 per year. This is used to take care of “normal wear and tear” from usage throughout the year.
Marching Band
Shoes-$35
Shirt-$15
Gloves-$6
Flip Folder-$6
Flutist Friend-$12
Uniform Cleaning Fee-$10
Percussion fee-$50
Color guard Fee- $50
Band Trip-$ Deposit-$150
Senior Cords-$15
Payment plans can be arranged. All marching band costs (excluding trip payments) must be paid by the holiday break in December (December 21)

7. Private Lessons Available to students for $14 per half hour.
Students enrolled in Wind Ensemble are expected to take private lessons.
Scholarships are available through the Lion Pride Band Parent Association. Scholarship forms are available from a Director.

8. Call Time
A schedule for each performance will be posted on our website, under Lion’s Roar.
Students are expected and required to follow the posted schedule. If a problem arises, contact a director. If necessary, leave a message. Communication is very important!
Please make arrangements ahead of time. Each student in the band, as well as, the directors are depending on everyone in our family. We need everyone present and on time.

9. Band Calendar
All events will be found on the band website
Please refer to this often.
Questions? Contact a director. Most of the time is the best way to reach us.
Appointments- Please schedule appointments during the class period as to not interfere with marching band rehearsal. Marching band rehearsal is the only time we have every student present. This time is very valuable!

10. Football Games Graded Opportunity to support our TEAM
Opportunity for students to demonstrate their hard work throughout the week.
Attendance is required. A performance cannot be recreated. The team is depending on every student to be present and executing their task.

11. Band website

12. Communication
Remind
Number: 81010

13. Forms We only need three forms this year!
Please fill out and return tonight. These forms must be turned in by Wednesday. No student will be allowed to travel without these forms.
Band Handbook form.
Drug Testing Consent Form (should have been completed
when enrolling.