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BAND UNIFORMS
All band members will receive the band t-shirt. For informal performances, the band t-shirt will be worn. Hoodies may be ordered depending on funds.
During contest performances, the Honor Band uniform is as follows: White long-sleeve button down shirt, solid black dress slacks, all black shoes and black socks. Honor band will be assigned Green Blazer in the spring semester as well as a neck tie. ALL BLAZERS WILL BE DRY CLEANED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE YEAR.
Symphonic and concert band students for contest will wear Concert Black: black shoes with black socks, black pants, a black shirt with no symbols.
Beginning band students will wear the band shirt and black jeans (no large rips or tears) with any shoes.
The band shirt will be provided by the director using the band account funds and can be worn as a school spirit shirt.
EXTRA REHEARSALS AND PERFROMANCES
Attendance is expected at all performances and scheduled rehearsals. An excused absence from any band function must follow the same format as an excused absence from school, i.e. personal illness or a family emergency. If a student misses a rehearsal or performance written notice must be given to Mr. Sanchez. An unexcused absence may result in chair reassignment, not allowed to participate in outside performance, grade lowered and/or placement in a lower band.
In scheduling band events for this year, I have attempted to avoid as many conflicts a possible. When dealing with a large number of students, I cannot schedule around each individual’s activities. A calendar of events is provided in the hopes that you will be able to work around the established schedule. Please mark your calendar now with these performance dates in order to avoid them when planning family outings or other gatherings. Every attempt will be made to publish the calendar of events as accurately as possible. Any changes in dates will be made known to students and posted on the website as soon as they become available. Your help and cooperation is greatly appreciated in this matter. We suggest that you put the calendar in a place where you and your family will see and refer to it.
VERY IMPORTANT!!! PLEASE DO NOT SCHEDULE THE PUTTING ON OR TAKING OFF OF BRACES JUST BEFORE A MAJOR PERFORMANCE OR COMPETITION!!! It is also suggested that braces not be adjusted the week of a performance or audition, especially brass players.
SECTIONALS
Sectionals are extremely important to create an OUTSTANDING BAND. Attendance is mandatory for all sectionals. After school and non-sports activities must be avoided as much as possible. This includes detention and tutoring. The Honor Band will be required to attend sectionals in the fall for All Region preparation. In the spring both Honor and Symphonic bands will be required to attend sectionals. A sectional schedule will be established after school starts and will only be one day each week. After school sections will start at 3:15pm and end at 4pm.
ALL REGION BAND
The Texas Music Educators Association (TMEA) sponsors an audition for all eligible students in middle school band. The All Region Band is the premier performing group for all middle school students in El Paso. To be selected as a member of the All Region Band means you are one of the best in El Paso. All Honor Band members are required to learn the audition music. It is optional for all other band students. Students who make the All Region Band are required to attend all rehearsals and concert.
EPISD MIDDLE SCHOOL SOLO/ENSEMBLE CONTEST
All band students will have the opportunity to participate in the EPISD Solo/Ensemble Contest.
Mr. Sanchez will help the students by providing a solo and/or ensemble music for them to learn and work with the student to insure success.
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