Lake Highlands Bands
Symphonic Band
- 2 sharpened pencils
- Notebook with all music, warm-ups, and fingering chart
- Valve oil, maintenance supplies, and at least 3 extra reeds for woodwinds.
- Instrument in working condition
- Korg TM 40 tuner/metronome combo
- Flip folder with name clearly marked
- Lyre (flute, clarinet, sax, trombone)
- Band calendar in your binder
- Band syllabus in your binder
- Student level instrument in top playing condition!
- Attendance is mandatory for all events. Missing rehearsals and performances is grounds for band reassignment
- Advance notice when possible is always the right decision. Communicate with Ms. Atkinson!
- Sectionals will be weekday mornings from 7-8am in the spring, or after school from 4:30-5:30 pm.
- The Symphonic Band class period is from 9:55 am – 10:50 am.
- Excessive tardies is grounds for band reassignment
- Concert attire is concert black.
- Ladies- long black gowns
- Men- black pants, jacket, shoes, black socks, bow tie, white tuxedo shirt
- All rehearsals are exactly that. Rehearsals, not individuals figuring out their parts. All parts are expected to be worked on at home and blended and balanced in class.
- It is expected that every musician in the Symphonic Band at LHHS will comply with the band handbook.
- Talking during class will not be allowed.
- When the director is working with other sections, all members not being worked with are expected to finger through parts or mark music.
- No books or distractions will be allowed during rehearsal.
- Cell phones are to be turned off and stored away from the band setup during all performances and rehearsals. Do not leave cell phones on your music stand!
- Be on time, prepared, and attentive. If you are going to be absent for any reason, please notify Ms. Atkinson via email or phone.
- Warm up and tune immediately when you come into band. When the conductor gives the first down beat, every musician must have already warmed up and tuned themselves using a tuner. Do not wait for the director to tune you.
- It is highly suggested that every member participate in the All Region audition process.
- Every member must participate in the Chamber Music Festival.
- Every member must remain eligible for the entire year. Losing eligibility or not passing classes is grounds for band reassignment.
