Missed Rehearsal Form

In the Topper Band EVERY member is important and everything you miss negatively impacts not only your learning, but the success of the entire group. That being said, we understand that life happens, and sometimes students will need to miss. We also understand that we all have other activities we do outside of band and while we expect commitment, we encourage students to be well-rounded and will work with students so they can lead balanced lives and success in many different activities. 

Please fill this out for any Co-Curricular rehearsal or performance that you know you have a conflict with. i.e. Band Camp, Monday night marching rehearsals, Performances etc. 

 (You do not need to fill this out for in school class-rehearsals, those excused absences will be handled in powerschool through the attendance office) 

Try to get the form in at least one (1) week before your planned absence. Mr. Iliff or the director of your class will decide whether the absence is excused (significant family or religious event, death or hospitalization of a family member, significant school or college related activity etc.) For emergency absences (illness etc.) have a parent email s.iliff@laschools.net as soon as you can, and I'll follow up with you. 

 You are a student first before you are an employee! "I have to work, or I have to babysit" are not legitimate reasons for missing a scheduled rehearsal or performance. Please look at our rehearsal and performance calendar and plan ahead. 

 For conflicts with other school activities, please include contact for the coach/sponsor of the other activity and Mr. Iliff will decide with them which event should take priority. (Usually a game or performance will take priority over a rehearsal/practice) 

Click here for the 2026/2027 Missed Rehearsal/Performance form