Contract
Membership and Joining Drumline
Students of Mr. Cruz's day classes Period 1 through 6 are eligible to audition.
All members of the drumline must complete a successful audition to participate.
All members of the drumline must have their own set of required materials to maintain membership and to be able to practice at home. We do not share equipment. If you are unable to obtain the required materials please speak with Mr. Cruz immediately.
For more information about Materials go to halebands.org > Navigate to Drumline > click Materials
All members of the drumline must practice their drumline music at home in addition to their primary instrument in orchestra or band.
All members of the drumline must wear ear protection such as earplugs, or ear muffs.
For the 2019-2020 School Year, we expect to have the following numbers:
Snare Drummers: 3 students
Tenor Drummers: 2 Students
Bass Drummers: 4 Students
Cymbal Players: 3 Students
Membership is a year-long commitment.
Instruments
Instruments in the drumline are:
Snare Drum
Bass Drum
Tenor Drums
Crash Cymbals
Our practice instruments are our own practice pads and sticks. See the materials section under drumline.
Required Materials
Please refer to Section 1-3-1 and Section 1-3-2
If it will be financially impossible to obtain the required materials, please see Mr. Cruz immediately.
Sheet Music - Sheet Music will be provided. Online copies are available for practicing at home. Have a separate folder for physical copies of the sheet music at school.
Rehearsal
The drumline will maintain a regular two days a week rehearsal schedule.
All members are asked to be flexible with their availability.
Rehearsal begins immediately after school.
We will wrap up rehearsal at 4:15pm, pack, and you are dismissed at 4:30pm.
If there are unforeseen absences or schedule changes, please notify Mr. Cruz immediately.
Rehearsal will normally be outdoors. In the event it rains or it is too hot, rehearsal will be relocated indoors. Everyone must have their practice equipment.
Student Requirements and Responsibility
No academic probation by Hale Charter Academy. Students are to be above the line and display exemplary behavior.
Must have at least a 2.5 GPA or better.
ABSOLUTELY NO Us in Cooperation or Work Habits in any grade reporting period.
ABSOLUTELY NO Ds or Fs in any grade reporting period.
ABSOLUTELY NO misconduct or reports of misconduct from Hale administrators, counselors, or teachers.
Drumline members will exercise self control at all times.
Drumline members will follow instructions the first time.
Drumline members will be on time for rehearsal.
Drumline members will be helpful and mindful of others abilities, and skills.
Drumline members will be respectful to all members.
All Drumline members will make improvement in their playing ability by practicing at home regularly with their practice equipment.
Failure to follow expectations 5-6, 5-7, 5-8, 5-9, 5-10, 5-11, 5-13 will result in losing their spot in the drumline.
Drumline members will follow all room M170 expectations.
Drumline members will take care and respect their assigned equipment. Our equipment must last a long time.
Drumline members will memorize all their music.
Drumline members must have 85% full participation attendance to perform. Limit your absences and come to practices fully prepared with all materials and equipment.