1. Hutch band
“Demand Excellence”

2. Handbook overview Eligibility Attendance School Owned Instruments
All classes must be passed (70) in order to participate in extra-curricular activities
Concerts are considered curricular and not subject to eligibility requirements
Attendance
An unexcused absence from a rehearsal or performance will result in a grade deduction. Excuses are only accepted in the event of absence from school or family emergency. Not having a ride is not an acceptable excuse for missing a rehearsal/performance. Schedules are given far enough in advance for arrangements to be made.
School Owned Instruments
If, in the opinion of a LISD director, a school-owned instrument is not being properly maintained or cared for at anytime of the school year, it is the director’s prerogative to remove the instrument from the student’s care.
Concert Etiquette
1. Remove all hats upon entering the performance hall.
2. No food or drink is permitted at any time.
3. Turn off all cell phones, pagers, and watch alarms.
4. Audience members are asked to remain quiet during the performance. Remember that the acoustics that allow you to enjoy the performance also enhance extraneous noise in the theatre.
5. Recordings are made of most performances, so if bringing small children, please sit near an exit or on the aisle in case you have to leave suddenly.
6. Remain seated. Do not leave or enter the auditorium while a group is performing. If you absolutely must leave before a group is finished, please wait and do so only between selections.
7. Applaud the performers on stage after a selection but not between movements of a song. In a formal concert setting, whistling and shouting are inappropriate

3. Communication Please join the Remind account for your student’s band:
Honors Band: to 81010
Symphonic Band: to 81010
Concert Band: to 81010

4. Communication - charms
Update contact information
Check your students account balance.
Steps to Log In-
Click green ENTER/LOGIN link
Parent/Student/Member Login
School Code: HutchMSBand
Password: Your students school ID # (password can be changed once you’ve logged in)
There is also a CHARMS App available for iPhone/Android

5. uniform Band Shirt $20.00 Order forms are available tonight
Black Dress Socks
Boys: A Green Jacket, Tux Shirt, Black Dress Pants,
and Gold tie are provided for each student.
Girls: A Black Formal Dress is provided for each
student.
Solid Black Dress Shoes (NO Tennis Shoes)

6. Band Fees School District Instrument Rental Fee
$20.00 (used for care and maintenance)
Hutch Band Activity Fee
$35.00 (used to offset cost of meals and other supplies used for students)
Band T-Shirt
$20.00 (used for non-formal band concerts and events)

7. Our Website The easiest/best place to find: Calendars Upcoming Events
Handbook/Important Forms
Director Contact Information
Links to recordings
CHARMS
Most General Band Info

8. 2017-2018 Calendar All performance dates and times can be found here
Check regularly for any changes/updates
Can be accessed through HutchBand.com or
through Charms

9. Music First hutchband.musicfirstclassroom.com ( NO www.)
Always use Google Chrome on a computer
Apps available for iOS and Android devices
Username: first.last
Password: student ID number
Will be used for majority or playing assessment
Computers available for use before and after school

10. sectionals For All Symphonic and Honors Band Members
Required of All Members
Allow us to give more individualized instruction to students
Scheduled to avoid as many conflicts as possible with other school activities

11. Fundraising
Profits from each fundraiser will be put into each child's account
These funds will go towards the Spring Trip to San Antonio
Fall Fundraiser – September 20th – October 4th
Catalog
Possible additional fundraiser in January, more details to come.

12. Spring trip 2017 San Antonio, TX Depart - Friday, April 20th
Return - Saturday, April 21st
Trip Highlights:
Perform at Tobin Center
Rainforest Cafe on the Riverwalk
Full Day at Fiesta Texas
Open to all Honors Band Members and 8th Grade Concert Band Members
$ per student – Multiple Fundraising Opportunities

13. Private lessons Highly Recommended for ALL Students
Beneficial for struggling and advanced students
Quality teachers for all instruments
Chance to learn from masters of their instrument
Possibility to take lessons during band period
A complete list of our recommended
Private instructors is available on our website

14. Thank you
Please always feel to contact us with any questions, concerns or suggestions Andrea Martinez Jason Crump