Sectionals
Sectionals are only Advanced Band Students.
Sectional rehearsals are a vital part of a quality band program. Small group work with like instruments provides essential individual attention typically not possible with large groups of 50 or more students. All Advanced Band students are expected to attend at least one 45-minute sectional rehearsal per week for a grade. During these sectionals, students will work on the fundamental skills of their instrument, practice difficult sections of the band music, learn the All-Region music as well as their Solo and Ensemble music. During this time, students may have chair tests to determine their part assignments and receive a grade for that assignment.
In order to accommodate all of our students and their busy schedules, our times may need to change with the beginning of each new school sporting event or season. Every attempt will be made to schedule around athletic games and other school activities. You can expect a schedule within the first few days of the beginning of each new season. This is to allow us to collect all of the data regarding student activities and potential conflicts. Sectionals will be either in the morning (either 7:30-8:15am OR 3:45pm – 4:30pm).
Please do not schedule appointments or other activities during sectional rehearsals.
Grading Policy for Sectionals
1 - 5 Minutes Late = 90%
6 - 10 Minutes Late = 80%
11 - 15 Minutes Late = 70%
16+ Minutes Late = 0%
*Note – Students must be set up and ready to play or they are counted late*
Absence from section rehearsals must be in accordance with the attendance policy. Students must make every effort to attend. Section rehearsals are an extension of the classroom and are graded accordingly.
It is imperative that each sectional begin on time with everyone in attendance. Students who miss a sectional will not receive credit for participation. Please be aware of your child’s sectional day/time and make every effort to assure that he/she is on time and ready to learn! Please do not schedule dentist, doctor, or any other appointments during your child’s sectional. It will cause him/her to fall behind the rest of the group.
An excused absence can be made up by individual practice for one hour or attending a similar instrument sectional (with director approval).
An unexcused absence can be made up by individual practice in the band hall for two hours with a maximum grade of a 70%.
Students who miss a sectional (excused or unexcused) have one week after they return to school to make up the missed sectional. After a week, the absence will be considered unexcused and a grade of zero will be recorded. Unexcused absences will result in student and parent notification.
Three unexcused absences (regardless of whether the time is made up) will result in removal from the competition group until all competitions are finished.
6 - 10 Minutes Late = 80%
11 - 15 Minutes Late = 70%
16+ Minutes Late = 0%
*Note – Students must be set up and ready to play or they are counted late*
Absence from section rehearsals must be in accordance with the attendance policy. Students must make every effort to attend. Section rehearsals are an extension of the classroom and are graded accordingly.
It is imperative that each sectional begin on time with everyone in attendance. Students who miss a sectional will not receive credit for participation. Please be aware of your child’s sectional day/time and make every effort to assure that he/she is on time and ready to learn! Please do not schedule dentist, doctor, or any other appointments during your child’s sectional. It will cause him/her to fall behind the rest of the group.
An excused absence can be made up by individual practice for one hour or attending a similar instrument sectional (with director approval).
An unexcused absence can be made up by individual practice in the band hall for two hours with a maximum grade of a 70%.
Students who miss a sectional (excused or unexcused) have one week after they return to school to make up the missed sectional. After a week, the absence will be considered unexcused and a grade of zero will be recorded. Unexcused absences will result in student and parent notification.
Three unexcused absences (regardless of whether the time is made up) will result in removal from the competition group until all competitions are finished.
Please check the calendar for weekly cancellations or rescheduled sectionals.