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    CONCERT BAND:

    ·      Performance of marching music by memory

    ·      Participation in marching band

    ·      Performance of 12 major scales by memory

    ·      Audition for All-Region Band is optional

    ·      Performance of a solo or ensemble at the Travis Chamber Festival

    ·      Performance of concert music as assigned by the directors

    ·      Attendance at section rehearsals and/or full band rehearsals before and/or after school

    ·      Students in Concert Band are expected to fully participate in all performance activities, including approved travel.

     

    Rehearsal/Performance Schedules

    Band/Colorguard/Percussion members are required to attend all activities and rehearsals. Those who must miss a rehearsal, activity, or performance must consult with one of the directors WELL IN ADVANCE of the function. Failure to attend a rehearsal, activity, or performance without prior permission or good cause may result in suspension from future activities or performances, and could result in loss of your part assignment, or instrument assignment (percussion).

    Students are required to attend all section rehearsals as well as all full ensemble rehearsals.

    Students MUST attend all performances of all of the groups in which they are a member.

    An excused absence is one that the director has 24 hours prior knowledge of and is based on an acceptable reason.

    An unexcused absence is one that the director has no prior knowledge of and/or is based on a reason that is unacceptable to the director.

    Travis High School Band Specifics:

    Participation at pass-offs, sectionals, rehearsals, and performances is required and will be integrated into the student's grade in accordance with the Grading Guidelines contained in this Handbook, FBISD policy/procedures, and TEA/UIL regulations.

    A calendar of rehearsals and performances is provided to students and parents. Updated schedules are always available on our online Charms calendar.

    Regularly scheduled pass-offs, sectionals, rehearsals, and concerts are curricular and have no academic eligibility requirements. Student are expected to participate fully in all rehearsals regardless of eligibility.

    Performance courses in band involve outside-of-the-school-day rehearsals and performances. Students who are members of performing groups are expected to participate fully in all performance activities including approved travel. Please do not schedule a family event or trip that conflicts with a band function. Work does not constitute an acceptable excuse from a band function.

    The Tiger Marching Band

    The Tiger Band consists of every Travis band student in grades 9 through 12. The Tiger Band will perform at every football game and will attend all scheduled band contests. A complete schedule for marching band rehearsals and performances has been posted electronically in Charms. Any alteration in the schedule will be communicated to the students as soon as possible.

    Competition Block

    The Competition Block consists of marching band students who are chosen according to criteria set by the band directors. Students in the Competition Block will perform at marching band competitions such as UIL Contest. Students that are not in the Competition Block will attend the competitions and assist the entire band fulfilling a number of jobs that are required to make the whole band successful.

    Concert Season

    The directors will develop a pass-off, sectional, and rehearsal schedule for each band at the beginning of the concert season that will be distributed to all students and their parents. These pass-offs, sectionals, and rehearsals will begin immediately after marching season concludes and continue throughout the concert season. When possible, the directors will attempt to schedule sectionals at times that do not conflict with individual students’ school-related activities.