Football Game Etiquette
1. STAY INVOLVED IN THE GAME.
It is easy to forget that a football game is actually taking place! When the team scores a touchdown, we will play the school fight song (after the extra
point attempt). We will perform pep tunes throughout the game and the drum line will be playing
as well.
2. Fourth quarter:
The band supports the football team for the entire game. Everyone will be
obligated to perform at two fourth quarters during the Fall season. A signup sheet will be posted
before the first home game. Students performing in the fourth quarter will report to the stadium
immediately after changing out of their marching uniform. They should have their instrument, flip
folder and lyre with pep band music when they report.
3. Stay with the band the entire game. Students are to remain in the bleachers, away from the
fence.
4. Unless you purchase soda for the entire band, do not have family or friends purchase this or
any other concession items until the third quarter.
5. If you need to use the rest room, ask
an adult for permission. No abuse of this rule - we need
to know where you are at all times.
6. Make sure that you have your flip folder and lyre with you at all
games. You will not need
them for competitions. You should have pre-game and pep band music in them.
7. ONLY BAND MEMBERS SIT WITH THE BAND!!!
8. Throw your garbage away.
Individual Growth Opportunities
One of the important goals of our program is the development to the individual musician
to the limit of his/her potential
. To assist in reaching this goal, we strongly recommend
participation in the following activities:
Applied Private Instruction
Excellence and achievement
can be directly related to the quality of individual private
instruction. The achievement of the JHHS Band Program and the students that choose to
participate can be directly linked to participation in private lessons. Over 90% of students
audition in to Symphonic Band annually study privately and more than half of the Concert Band
annually study privately. Private instruction is offered as enrichment, not remedial
instruction. It is highly encouraged for the complete development of each student!s potential,
but it is not required. A recommended list of private lesson teachers will be available in the Fall.
Most instruments have a private teacher available to them at JHHS. Cost of the private lessons is
borne by the individual.
Illinois High School Association Solo and Ensemble Contest
This takes place the first Saturday in March and results in non-competitive ratings and
medals. All
students taking private lessons should participate in a solo or ensemble. This activity
is an IMPORTANT part of our year and is important to the development of individual
independence and confidence.
Illinois All-District Band
This activity involves the finest students from schools in the Northwest suburbs and is the
first step in advancement to All-State. All students must pass a preliminary audition with the
Director before they are allowed to audition for this activity. Only 16 students from each of the
70+ schools involved are allowed to audition. Auditions will occur the second Wednesday in
October and the District festival will occur the third Saturday in November. The top chairs from
All-District will be selected to participate in All-State
and will then audition for placement in either
the All-State Band or All-State Honors Band in January.
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