Essential Agreement

The York Academy Band/Orchestra Pledge

***This Essential Agreement has been developed and adapted by York Academy Band and Orchestra members and the director from 2017- Present***

1. I understand that being a band/orchestra member is a special privilege.

2. I understand that a band/orchestra member is respectful and a good listener.

3. I understand that if I am disrespectful, I will lose my privilege to be in band/orchestra.

4. I promise to be principled and to practice at home.  I will write down my practice minutes on my practice sheet. 

5. I promise to come prepared to lessons at school.

6. I understand that bringing my instrument/folder to school on lesson days is VERY important.  If I forget my instrument/music folder more than five times, I will receive a written warning, then could lose my privilege to be in band/orchestra.

7. I will be committed, even if I am frustrated.  Overcoming challenges requires resilience!

8. My goal is to perform in the York Academy concerts/performances with my fellow band/orchestra members.

9. I understand that my failure to meet the criteria of this essential agreement could result in my removal from band/orchestra or specific performances.  

10. I understand that this experience is optional and is more fun when I’m giving it my best effort.