1. A student must be in good standing with the band program. "In good standing" means: A student has not been suspended from the band for breaking rules or any disciplinary action by the Director or the administration. Teachers are encouraged to inform the Director of any problem a band student may have in his/her class. Student insubordination toward any faculty and staff member will not be tolerated. This student is not in good standing and may be suspended on the spot from the performing bands that represent HHS.
2. Students who fail to report for rehearsals and performances are not in good standing. Students who leave a rehearsal or performance without the permission of the Director are not in good standing. Students are required to attend fully and completely all rehearsals and performances scheduled. It is the student's responsibility to inform the Director prior to any rehearsal or performance they may miss. If this seems impossible, the Director should be notified as soon as possible. Under no circumstances will a student's employment be considered excused. All rehearsals and performances are absolutely required. If you miss a rehearsal for marching band or you "sit out" on the sidelines, you are not eligible to perform at that week's football game. An alternate is available to take your place if you do not rehearse. Your absence from the field affects the formations and you are being unfair to other band members. This is a team effort.
3. Students who do not follow class rules, football and event rules, and the expectations as a member of the Big Red Band will be removed from the performing bands.
4. Students are not allowed to argue with the Drum Major(s) or Band Officers. Students are not permitted to argue with fellow band members in any capacity that hurts or damages the morale of others. Students are expected to support each other. Name calling, profanity, etc., will not be tolerated. Students are encouraged to inform the Director of any problem or what you feel is mistreatment or unjust.

You are expected to adhere to all the rules and expectations for performance:

• Follow all instructions.
• Be on time for all rehearsals and performances.
• Treat everyone and everything in a respectful manner (remember you are a representative of Hillsborough High School).
• Play only your instrument.

CLASSROOM RULES

1. Students will be seated by the tardy bell with their instruments ready to begin class.
2. Conversation is not permitted during class and rehersals.
3. Students will remain seated unless they are given permission to leave.
4. Students are expected to play their instruments each day.
5. Students are not allowed to bring food and/or drinks into the band room or chew gum during class.
6. Students will keep the band room clean and store their instruments away properly in their cases after class/rehearsals.
7. Under no circumstances are students permitted to use instruments other than their own. School instruments are assigned. Use only those instruments assigned to you.

School Instruments

• The school has an inventory of those instruments that are either not used on a regular basis or are prohibitively expensive to own. These may be checked out by students enrolled in music classes. A fee is charged for the year for the use of the school-owned instrument. This fee must be paid before the instrument can be issued.
• The care and maintenance of the instrument is the responsibility of the student to whom the instrument has been checked out. Normal wear will be allowed, but repairs of any damage resulting from carelessness or lack of proper upkeep will be charged to the student. Repair of any school instrument must be done by an instrument repairperson who has been approved by the Director.

1. Members of the Marching Band will be issued a uniform to care for throughout the entire year. The neatness of our band will be judged by how you care for this piece of equipment. The complete uniform issued to a student must be returned on the date designated by the Director or at the Director's request, dry cleaned and on a hanger.
2. You must arrive early enough before roll call at each performance so that you can complete dressing and be ready for roll call. Inspection is held before entering the field by the Drum Major(s) and Band Officers. Band members are to make sure their uniform is cleaned and pressed for each performance. All accessories are a part of your uniform and are mandatory to pass inspection. If you do not pass inspection, you do not perform!

Uniform Inspection Criteria

• Students must appear in a clean and pressed uniform for all appropriate events
• Students must wear the full uniform during inspection, including hats; hat strap must be worn underneath chin, not on the chin (hat plume will be issued according to weather and event)
• Jacket must include all accessories: Citation cord and cross belt and breast plate (if issued)
• Black patent leather shoes (issued by the band only) with black socks*
• White gloves* must be spotless
• Trousers will fall right above the shoe with no overlap
• Under no circumstances are students permitted to exchange any uniform parts without the consent of the uniform chairperson

*Black socks must be completely black; no stripes, logos, etc. Socks and gloves can be purchased in the Uniform Room for $3.00 each.

1. Students must report on time.
2. Students must stay for the complete duration of a game unless special permission has been granted by the Director.
3. Students are assigned a seat in the stadium which will not be changed without the permission of the Director. Stay in your assigned seat during a game.
4. Students are not permitted to take a break when the band is playing in the stadium. Everyone plays!
5. All cheers or special music provided by the percussion section, brass section, etc., must be approved by the Director. Under no circumstances does anyone in this band have the right to alter from this rule. Get approval first.
6. The band will not play while the Cheerleaders are preparing or in the middle of a cheer. Please be respectful. The Drum Major(s) must watch for this conflict before the band plays a note.
7. The HHS Band will not show any signs of disapproval to other bands in any capacity. If you say anything, make it positive. You are not permitted to react to harsh or rude comments made by other bands. You are better than that.
8. Discipline and good behavior is not only expected, it is required of all students who represent the "Big Red" Marching Band. Get along with each other or remain silent. All problems should be brought to the Director's attention.
9. Under no circumstances are students in this band allowed to change or alter any expectation of the Director. The style of marching must remain military at all times unless permission has been granted to dance, snake, or any other style either in entering or leaving the stadium at home or away games. All cadences must be approved! Be very careful!

Marching Band Rehearsals/Football Games Break Rules

1. Breaks will be given at the discretion of the Director. They are not promised every practice, but will be considered.
2. When a break is given, the student may not leave campus for any reason.
3. Band and Dancerette members are to be back in position and ready to go at the designated end of the break. The length of the break will be given when students are dismissed, and they are responsible to be ready to go.
4. Band and Dancerette students are not allowed drinks or snacks, other than water, before third-quarter break.
5. If a student has an emergency and needs to use the restroom, they must be escorted by a chaperone.
6. During a football game, students must return from third-quarter break prior to the start of the fourth quarter. Band and Dancerette students are not allowed in the stadium seats during their third-quarter break. If a student is found in the stadium seats by a chaperone or the Director, s/he will be escorted out and back to the roped-off area for the band. This is for your protection.

Bus Rules

1. All band members are required to ride the bus to and from all performances. Only when a parental note is pre-approved by the Director or a parent requests permission from the Director in person will exceptions be made.
2. Hillsborough County Bus Rules are to be followed at all times.
3. At no time are instruments to be played on the buses.
4. Chaperones will ride buses and are to receive due respect.
5. Roll call will be taken before buses leave the school and on the return trip. All students and chaperones are to be at the bus immediately after a performance.

Adjudicated Festivals/Band Trips

Note: Academic progress is also evaluated. It is better for a student to remain at HHS if they are having academic problems. Refunds will be given to students unless the deadline for refunds has passed. There are no refunds after the deadline. The deadline will be announced.

CHAPERONE RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Must be a member of the Band Boosters
2. Work in the concession stand for one game (Not necessarily a varsity football game)
3. Wear Hillsborough booster's shirt and Chaperone badge
4. The number of chaperones will be limited depending in the event. Chaperones will be confirmed the week prior to the event. Only those chaperones confirmed by telephone will participate in that event.
5. Chaperoning is not a free ticket into the game. You must assist in the work to be done and monitor the students or you will not be asked to chaperone in the future.

Check for proper attire.

Monitor behavior:

• No purses, jackets, radios, sunglasses, dangling earrings or necklaces
• No gum or candy
• No smoking, EVER
• Alcohol absolutely prohibited
• No standing on bus; keep hands and head inside bus
• No kicking, shoving, or tripping
• No yelling, fighting, or obscene langusge
• No antagonizing of rival schools or defacing of their property
• No intense displays of affection
• Only members of the band are allowed in the roped-off area

Band members are not allowed drinks or snacks, other than water, before third-quarter break. If a student has an emergency and needs to go to the restroom, they must be escorted by a chaperone.

If you, as a chaperone, must get something to eat or drink, notify one of the chaperones that you need to take a ten-minute break.

All chaperones will be needed to help distribute water before the halftime show (usually after first quarter).

Chaperones are asked to check with workers in the concession stand to see if they can give a concession worker a break. The concession stand gets very hot and it is hard to see the field from there. Please give the concession stand workers a chance to cool off and watch their children perform.

When students are dismissed for their third-quarter break, please make sure they go down the side of the bleachers and not through the stadium seating (stands). Some chaperones will be needed to mingle during the band's third-quarter break at the concession stand to keep a watchful eye. It will also be necessary for a few chaperones to remain in the stands to keep watch on the instruments and Dancerette equipment. Band and Dancerette students are not allowed in the stadium seats during their third-quarter break. If a student is found in the stadium seats, they are to be escorted out and back to the roped-off area for the band.

After the game, chaperones check the roped-off area for the band (or check buses when traveling) for trash and articles that have been left behind such as mouthpieces, band hats, etc. Help carry equipment back to the band room/bus.