MARCHING BEARS PASS-OFFS
Pass-offs are designed to insure that all players have memorized their music. All section members must play each piece of music by memory with two mistakes or less to pass it off. All musicians in the band are expected to pass-off all show music, the Star-Spangled Banner, the Fight Song, and any other piece assigned by the director.
The pass-off procedure begins with all section leaders passing-off by memory to the Drum Majors. Once these students have passed-off they will then begin listening to students in their sections.
Deadlines for the pass-offs will be announced at band camp. Any student not passing off by the assigned deadline will not perform in the upcoming halftime shows until the necessary music is passed-off. Students are required to attend all performances even if they have not passed-off the music. Students with multiple performance issues due to pass-offs may find their participation in the ensemble modified. These students will stand on the sidelines during the show.
The pass-off procedure begins with all section leaders passing-off by memory to the Drum Majors. Once these students have passed-off they will then begin listening to students in their sections.
Deadlines for the pass-offs will be announced at band camp. Any student not passing off by the assigned deadline will not perform in the upcoming halftime shows until the necessary music is passed-off. Students are required to attend all performances even if they have not passed-off the music. Students with multiple performance issues due to pass-offs may find their participation in the ensemble modified. These students will stand on the sidelines during the show.