Membership

Member Requirements

All members agree to follow the rules and guidelines set in the bylaws and this handbook, and any policies set by the board. Members must complete a Membership Information Form at the beginning of each fiscal year (July) in order to maintain an updated membership database.

Admission

Adult members (over 18 years old) do not need to formally audition to join the Ensemble, however, it is expected that new members should be willing and able to meet the standards necessary to play at the level of music typically performed by the Ensemble.  High school student members who meet the performance level requirements may be allowed to participate with the Ensemble with the permission of the Music Director. Student participation requires an adult music sponsor (band director, private instructor, etc.) in order to participate in this adult ensemble.

Dues

Each member is asked to contribute $2 per rehearsal to help defray the cost of operations, a nominal fee for several hours of enjoyment each week! However, no one will be denied membership if they cannot afford to pay.

Attendance

Regular rehearsal attendance is extremely important to adequately prepare for and perform well at our concerts. It is expected that all members attend as many rehearsals as possible. Please refer to our Attendance Policy for more detailed information.

Music Stands

Each member (except for percussion members) are expected to own their own portable music stand and bring it to all concerts. We only provide enough music stands for the percussion section at our concerts. Optionally, you may also want to look into purchasing a portable stand light as well for poorly lit performance venues.

Personal Information

The membership coordinator maintains the band roster and member information. If you have changes to your information including address, email, or phone number, please email us to let us know. The email address that you provide will be used as your primary contact for receiving full band announcements. With the exception of your name in the context of our program roster, we will never share your personal information with anyone outside the band.