Do's & Don'ts

RA Do’s and Don’ts

1. Don’t talk to band members during the performance.

• a. Don’t give commands to the band during performance. The Drum Major is in charge, and hearing extra commands only serves to confuse the band.

• b. Don’t correct band members or try to fix their alignment during parade.

2. When checking uniforms, don’t comment on any student’s body size or type. They are at an age where their self-image is very fragile, and can easily be hurt by comments such as “Wow, it sure is hard to get you (safety) pinned up!” or “Your uniform is too small/big for you.”

3. Don’t yell at non-band students who try to enter the band area of the bleachers, at football games. Just point out that it would be safer for our equipment if they went around, and that the band would appreciate that.

1. Do find restrooms when we arrive at our destination on the busses, so that the band members will know where they are located.

2. Do cheer on the band and encourage them to do their best. Depending on where we go, sometimes you are our only cheerleaders.

3. Do act calmly before a performance, as the students will have enough stress to deal with and may not yet know how to handle it.

4. Do tell spectators and audience that we are from Fremont, if asked.

5. Do make yourself available for any last-minute emergencies that band members may have. This means staying close to the band, especially if you have the first aid kit/backpack or extra uniform parts backpack.

6. Do realize that the students are proud of you and happy that you came on the trip, even if they don't say it out loud.