Grading Policy
Band Rehearsals & Performances 50%
Lesson Grades (school OR private) 30%
NYSSMA Assessment or final proficiency 20%
Rehearsal/Performance Expectations
Band Rehearses every other day or 2 times per cycle
All students will arrive on time, ready to work with instruments ready (instruments must be in good playable condition; repairs are the responsibility of the musician)
No working instrument = unprepared for rehearsal/performance = penalization of band grade
Attendance
Please refer to separate attendance policy
All students must provide their own transportation to, & are responsible for their own instruments, uniforms & music to all band functions unless directed otherwise
All instruments must travel home for practice and back for rehearsal. Instrument lockers are assigned based on availability, instrument size and seniority. With the exception of beginner lesson students, each band member is encouraged to use a provided lock to secure their band locker. Students failing to use lockers appropriately will lose the privilege
Practice rooms are available for use when available. Students will be required to sign out the space daily. If a student wishes to use a practice room during a study hall, he must obtain a special pass from either Ms. Waite of Mr. Borrello. Students are NOT allowed to share the practice space. It is designed for only one student.
At NO time will FOOD, DRINK or GUM be allowed into the band room or practice rooms.
Required Materials for All Bands
One pencil (with eraser) to every rehearsal
Music folder (provided) with assigned music in it at all times. If this folder disappears at any time during the year, notify Ms. Waite, Mr. Borrello or any band officer immediately. The parts will be replaced at your expense.
Instrument (in working order w/necessary reeds, mutes, etc.)
A positive attitude
Due to the distracting nature of electronic devices, no laptops, tablets or phones will be allowed into ANY rehearsal.
Additional Required Materials for Marching Band
Marching Lyre (obtained or ordered from local music store or Ms. Waite) for your instrument
Marching Flip Folder (provided)- This will be issued to you once. If it needs to be replaced the cost is $5
*NOTE: a limited number of supplies (lesson books, valve oil, lyres, metronomes, replacement reeds, etc.) will be made available for sale through the music office. These items are offered on a CASH basis only. Students’ failure to settle these cash debts will result in withheld report cards each marking period.
Please help our musicians keep their instruments in working order! These are local repair shops we recommend (in order of preference) based on cost, competence and turn around time.
CBA Music
Recommended Instrument Repair Services
Emile Catricala
Woodwind and Brass Technician
Located off Osborne Rd. (about 10 minutes from CBA)
Cell Phone: 518-446-0092
Home Phone: 518-859-5817
Cole’s Woodwind Shop
47 Phila St
Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
518-450-0333
billcole@coleswoodwind.com
Music & Arts
Retail Store in Latham Farms Plaza
John Keal Music
Retail stores in Albany and Clifton Park, school pickup at CBA
Please submit the contract for your son by October 11!