MARCHING BAND GUIDELINES
BAND CAMP
Held during the last full week in July, Pre-Camp (the week prior) starts with Rookies and everyone is added by mid-week. Band Camp is taught by the Cherokee Bluff directors, camp staff, and student leadership. Camp is required of all students in the band. Approximately “seven weeks” of normal rehearsal time is crammed into the week so attendance is a must. Parent volunteers will be in attendance to help out with whatever needs may arise.
PRACTICE
Students are expected to attend all rehearsals and performances. If there is a situation that will prevent this, an excuse form must be requested and filled out BEFOREHAND. After- school rehearsals will be on Tuesdays (5:00PM-8:00PM) and Thursdays (5:00PM-8:00PM). Occasionally there will be called sectional rehearsals by Mr. Cantrell (see Marching Band Calendar) on Mondays afterschool (4:00pm-5:30pm. All rehearsals take place on the Cherokee Bluff High School Campus (HS Band Room or Band Practice Field). If a student is absent from school on the day of an after-school rehearsal, this does not automatically excuse the student for that afternoon. Someone must contact Mr. Cantrell at the band office, 770-967-0080 ext.748.
Do not leave a message with a student.
Do not leave a message with a student.
UNIFORM INSPECTION
Prior to performances of the band, all band members will stand for inspection. Any member that does not pass the inspection will not participate in the given performance. Band members will be checked for the following:
Cleaned, pressed uniforms
Correct hems on trousers
Cleaned, polished shoes
Hair correctly worn-all hair will be up off of the collar at all performances
Jewelry – only watches and own class ring
Clean, lubricated instruments
Cleaned, pressed uniforms
Correct hems on trousers
Cleaned, polished shoes
Hair correctly worn-all hair will be up off of the collar at all performances
Jewelry – only watches and own class ring
Clean, lubricated instruments
COMPETITIONS
Competitions are special events where we get to perform for a sophisticated audience and very competent judges. WE ARE THERE TO DO OUR BEST – NOT TO WIN!! If we do our best, then everything will take care of itself. Specific information is given prior to competitions as to directions, departure and anticipated return time. All parents are encouraged to attend competitions and support the band. Students may use the band phone to call following a trip. Parents, PLEASE COME AND SUPPORT US!!
PLAYOFF GAME ATTENDANCE
Should the Cherokee Bluff Football team make the GHSA playoffs, the band is expected to attend every playoff game.
Attendance for playoff games is mandatory and does count towards your yearly letter.
If you have a conflict that cannot be re-scheduled you must personally contact the directors about the conflict and provide a written excuse from your parent or guardian detailing the conflict.
If you are absent from any game without prior verbal and written notification (barring sickness or death in family) your absence will be counted as “unexcused” and will count against your letter.
Written notification is not guarantee of an excused absence.
Attendance for playoff games is mandatory and does count towards your yearly letter.
If you have a conflict that cannot be re-scheduled you must personally contact the directors about the conflict and provide a written excuse from your parent or guardian detailing the conflict.
If you are absent from any game without prior verbal and written notification (barring sickness or death in family) your absence will be counted as “unexcused” and will count against your letter.
Written notification is not guarantee of an excused absence.
INCLEMENT WEATHER FOR MARCHING BAND
Practices regarding inclement weather:
Based on the current and predicted weather conditions we will decide if it is realistic for the band to practice. If heavy rain is constant, the band will rehearse indoors at the high school. Should weather prevent the band from practice (thunder/lighting/etc.), there will be an announcement made through text alerts (Remind) and the band website (www.cherokeebluffband.com). If you are unsure about reporting to rehearsal, call the bandroom.
Home Football Games regarding inclement weather:
Students will report at the assigned time regardless of weather conditions. Roll will be called and absences and points will be recorded. If the weather allows, the band will participate in all game and halftime activities. If conditions are potentially damaging, students will either be held in the band room or bus until halftime in the hopes that conditions will improve or a Bad Weather Band will be called. This means that students will be asked to volunteer their time to perform (brass and percussion) or to cheer in the band section (woodwinds and auxiliaries). All other students will be dismissed before the bad weather band reports to the stadium. Students in a bad weather band will not wear band uniforms, but all regular game procedures will be followed. Students participating in bad weather band will receive extra points towards a band letter (see Band Lettering for information). Students not participating in bad weather band will have to pay to get into the stadium if they stay for the game.
Away Football Games regarding inclement weather:
Based on the current and predicted weather conditions we will decide if it is realistic for the band to load and travel to the game location. If we feel there is a chance that weather will improve enough for students to participate, we will travel. However, if inclement weather seems inevitable, it is in the best interest of our students not to sit on buses in the parking lot for several hours trying to wait out the weather.
Inclement Weather Uniform:
Depending on weather and the timing of the weather, the directors may find it necessary to call for students to wear a rain uniform. This announcement would be made before the end of school on the day of the performance so that students would know how to arrive dressed for in-seat time. The rain uniform will consist of bluejeans, band t-shirt, and tennis shoes. If students plan to remain after school until report time we suggest that if rain is predicted, students come to school prepared with rain uniform items.
Based on the current and predicted weather conditions we will decide if it is realistic for the band to practice. If heavy rain is constant, the band will rehearse indoors at the high school. Should weather prevent the band from practice (thunder/lighting/etc.), there will be an announcement made through text alerts (Remind) and the band website (www.cherokeebluffband.com). If you are unsure about reporting to rehearsal, call the bandroom.
Home Football Games regarding inclement weather:
Students will report at the assigned time regardless of weather conditions. Roll will be called and absences and points will be recorded. If the weather allows, the band will participate in all game and halftime activities. If conditions are potentially damaging, students will either be held in the band room or bus until halftime in the hopes that conditions will improve or a Bad Weather Band will be called. This means that students will be asked to volunteer their time to perform (brass and percussion) or to cheer in the band section (woodwinds and auxiliaries). All other students will be dismissed before the bad weather band reports to the stadium. Students in a bad weather band will not wear band uniforms, but all regular game procedures will be followed. Students participating in bad weather band will receive extra points towards a band letter (see Band Lettering for information). Students not participating in bad weather band will have to pay to get into the stadium if they stay for the game.
Away Football Games regarding inclement weather:
Based on the current and predicted weather conditions we will decide if it is realistic for the band to load and travel to the game location. If we feel there is a chance that weather will improve enough for students to participate, we will travel. However, if inclement weather seems inevitable, it is in the best interest of our students not to sit on buses in the parking lot for several hours trying to wait out the weather.
Inclement Weather Uniform:
Depending on weather and the timing of the weather, the directors may find it necessary to call for students to wear a rain uniform. This announcement would be made before the end of school on the day of the performance so that students would know how to arrive dressed for in-seat time. The rain uniform will consist of bluejeans, band t-shirt, and tennis shoes. If students plan to remain after school until report time we suggest that if rain is predicted, students come to school prepared with rain uniform items.
FINAL NOTES REGARDING MARCHING BAND:
REMEMBER: Young adults do not roughhouse or damage property. As Cherokee Bluff Band members, you reflect not only the values you learn at Cherokee Bluff, but those of your community as well. BAND MEMBERS ARE EXPECTED TO BE AT THE RIGHT PLACE, AT THE RIGHT TIME, WITH THE RIGHT EQUIPMENT – READY TO GO!
The Band Directors reserve the right to dismiss and send home any student who disobeys the rules and whose general conduct and attitude is determined to be detrimental to the rest of the group.
The Band Directors reserve the right to dismiss and send home any student who disobeys the rules and whose general conduct and attitude is determined to be detrimental to the rest of the group.