WESTMINSTER BANDS AND ORCHESTRAS ATTENDANCE CONTRACT

I understand the course requirements stated in the grading policy. I also understand that attendance at the following performances is mandatory. There are extra orchestra rehearsals that are listed below and on the calendar. These events are considered major exams and make-up work will be assigned for missed performances and a grade reduction of one letter grade will be enforced for unexcused absences. Please note *Festival is a mandatory performance assessment for honors orchestra and wind ensemble.*

After School Full Orchestra Rehearsals:

Fall

11/23/15 – 3:00-5:45pm, 12/3/15 – 3:00-5:45pm

Spring

2/29/16 – 3:00-5:45pm,3/24/16 – 3:00-5:45pm

5/12/16 – 3:00-5:45pm

Winter Concerts:

12/07/15 – 7:00pm Honors Orchestra, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble & Chamber Ensembles

(Snow date:12/18/15)

12/08/15 – 7:00pm Concert Band, Symphonic Band and Wind Ensemble (Snow date: 12/18/15)

01/08/16 – 7:00pm Jazz Ensemble

Orchestra Camp:

2/19/16 – 3-6pm – Rehearsal - *required for Festival Assessment Prep

Wind Ensemble Camp:

2/26/16 – 3-6pm – Rehearsal - *required for Festival Assessment Prep

District Festival Preview Concert:

Concert Band, Symphonic Band, Wind Ensemble, Percussion Ensemble & Orchestras

3/01/16– 7:00pm (Snow date: 3/07/16)

District Festival:*required CCPS assessment

Wind Ensemble and Honors Orchestra (NO CONCERT, SYMPHONIC OR JAZZ BANDS)

3/09/16 – 3/11/16–times TBA (this is during the school day @ SCHS)

Spring Concerts:

5/13/16 – 7:00pm – Jazz Night

5/16/16– 7:00pm –Honors Orchestra, Orchestra, Percussion Ensemble & Chamber Ensembles

5/17/16– 7:00pm – Concert Band, Symphonic Band, and Wind Ensemble

*Jazz Band and Full Orchestra Members – Chorus Concert 5/26/16 – 7:00pm*

Graduation:

Wind Ensemble (This will be next year’s Wind Ensemble and current non-graduating members)

6/09/16 – 7:00pm –McDaniel College*THURSDAY*

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Student's Name (Please print)Student's SignatureDate

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Parent's SignatureDate

SIGNED CONTRACT DUE TO DIRECTORS ON
SEPTEMBER 11, 2015

*The top positions/chairs in Wind Ensemble will also be required to participate in Full Orchestra when needed*