Grading Criteria no grade received

Required Dress Required dress for all concert band performances will be all black or uniforms unless it is a costumed event. Black T-Shirts OR jeans are not acceptable. When we perform, we need to look our best. Please do your part. When we perform in uniform, black socks, and shoes are needed. We will not wear hats, gloves, or gauntlets when in uniform for concert band. Any problems acquiring the above dress code should speak with Mr. Lovell in enough advance notice to solve the problem. Most problems with dress can be worked out if given appropriate time. Failure to fulfill performance dress code will result in loss of performance opportunity and/or lowering of grade.

Drum Major Students interested in being drum
major will audition in the spring semester. Drum majors must posses a high level of musicianship and demonstrate strong leadership skills. Drum majors are responsible for conducting the band during public performances, conducting during rehearsals, and managing sound equipment for the Band Director, and accepting awards at contents.
 
​The marching band aspect of the MCHS Band program is the most visible part of the program, possibly the most visible and noticed part of the entire McCracken County Schools. Performing as a marching band, the MMB will play at all home football games, several contests, and local parades.
Commitment Attendance for both weeks of MMB Camp during the month of July.  Full group after-school rehearsals will take place on Tuesday and Thursday, as well as each Friday there is a home football game. Occasionally there are sectionals as well as full band  rehearsals scheduled on Saturday’s before competitions. Those additional rehearsals will be announced in class, during MMB practice, as well as through the Remind app. The MMB also performs for MCHS pep rallies and during the year will travel to perform for the middle school 8th graders for an MMB tour along with the annual Music In Motion marching competition held by MMB.  We will also participate in all regional and state championships. Students are expected to be at all sectionals, practices and performances.
MMB Camps
July 16-20, 2018 / 8:00-5:00pm
Guard and Percussion Camp

July 23-August 3, 2018 / 8:00-5:00pm
Full MMB Camp
 
Fee Requirements $250.00 This money goes to cover t-shirts, staff, equipment, uniforms, and costs associated with travel. If a student is unable to fulfill this financial responsibility, it is their responsibility to discuss this with the band director. A fee schedule will be set up to collect all monies by the first day of band camp.
Scheduled Absences The Band Director should be notified IN ADVANCE if a student is going to be absent from or late to a rehearsal. Absences from rehearsals are unexcused unless due to (a) personal illness, (b) death in the family, (c) an emergency or (d) special permission obtained by the director in advance in writing on the excuse forms. DO NOT make appointments during a scheduled rehearsal. Students are expected to meet the demands of marching band. They will be asked to memorize music and learn drill. If a rehearsal is missed without prior permission, that member is subject to be taken out of the next performance and/or miss the next trip/or be taken out of the ensemble all together.
 
Sectionals Throughout the competition season there could be sectionals scheduled for practicing technique as well as musicality. Attendance is encouraged.