Band is a music performing class, with most performances taking place outside of the school day. Since a student elects to take band, we expect that students will participate in all of the performances.  This includes evening performances AND weekend/ Memorial Day performances.

Performances are one component of your child’s grade. If a student misses a performance, he/she misses the points for that activity. 

If a student must miss a performance due to a family commitment, written notification is needed as soon as possible — at least one week in advance.  This will allow the director to make any necessary adjustments within the band (such as reassigning solo parts.)

The MS Principal will decide if an absence is excused or unexcused. 

Students may ask for a make-up assignment for an excused absence. Read about different make-up assignments below.

If a student must miss a performance due to illness or family emergency, please call the music office at 849-8035 before the performance.