Members are expected to make every reasonable effort to attend all rehearsals and concerts.  For maximum rehearsal effectiveness, this entails members arriving on time and remaining for the complete rehearsal.  Attendance will be taken at every rehearsal and concert.

Members are to contact section leader, conductor or other member in advance of missing or arriving late for a rehearsal or concert.  In the event of a rehearsal absence, it is the member’s responsibility to ensure the presence of a shared music folder at rehearsals.
To help plan a personal schedule, a complete rehearsal and concert schedule will be provided at the beginning of each concert season.

Section leaders will poll their sections at the start of each concert period to determine which players will likely play in the upcoming concert.  When a member finds that he or she has a change of intention, the section leader should be notified.  A member may withdraw from any concert without jeopardizing future eligibility.  Early notification of a decision not to play a concert will be beneficial to the member’s good standing and permit any necessary shifts in instrumentation or music.

CONCERT DRESS POLICY:
All members of the band are required to have a uniform to wear at the performances so designated by the board of directors.  This uniform consists of:  Black trousers or long black skirt, long-sleeved shirt with collar (preferably formal tuxedo-style), black bow-tie, black cummerbund, black shoes and black socks or hose.