Parent Responsibilities

Encourage your child to practice regularly.

Check the Band's concert & performance dates before making plans.

Consider private lessons.

Make sure your child's instrument is of good quality & working condition; remember to check the instrument's condition and cleanliness.

Make sure your child has all necessary supplies, and make sure to replace the consumable supplies as needed, in a timely manner.

Ask your child to perform the music that they are working on. (mini concert)

Attend the HWHS, FDHS, and CVPA concerts with your child.

Volunteer to chaperone festivals & field trips; we need you!

Volunteer to assist at concerts (stage decoration, ushering, etc.)

Support our biannual fundraiser.

Use practice as a punishment

Make derogatory remarks (even humorously) about your child's playing. [innocent jokes could be misinterpreted by your child]

Keep the band director and chaperones waiting for you to pick up your child. Teachers are not allowed to leave students unattended; please be courteous.

Wait to repair your child's instrument. When needed, please start the process immediately, and communicate the status with the director.

Wait to replace needed items such as reeds, cork grease, valve oil, tuning slide grease, neck straps, sticks, etc.

Forget to contact Mr. Butler prior to a concert or festival performance, if your child is sick and/or cannot attend. Remember, only lawful absences will be excused

Wait until the last minute to communicate an issue or concern.