Because the success of an ensemble depends on the work and dedication of each and every member, we will establish the following principles in order to maintain discipline and achieve a level of quality that will reflect positively on every member of the band, the music program as a whole, as well as the Folly Quarter school community.

• Arrive at rehearsals on time with everything you will need. This includes, but is not limited to, your instrument and all Band music, a sharpened pencil, and all necessary accessories (such as mutes, reeds, oils, and so on).
• Take responsibility to get your instrument out and ready to play, adjust your chair and stand so that you can see the director, and put your music in order as soon as possible after entering the band room.
• Do not eat, drink, or chew gum while you are in rehearsal.
• Sit or stand as appropriate with good playing position at all times.
• Do not talk or play while the conductor is speaking. At all.
• Stop immediately after a cut off and listen attentively for directions.
• Play at your absolute best at all times.
• Do not touch any instrument other than your own unless instructed to do so.
• Have a lesson book and/or fingering chart at every rehearsal. Students are expected to purchase and have Foundations for Superior Performance for their instrument by Richard Williams and Jeff King (Kjos Publishing).
• Make sure that your name is on your instrument case and music at all times. Students will be required to have a name tag on their instrument (or the school instrument that they are using). Percussionists must have a name tag on their Stick Bag at all times.
• Have a pencil (not a pen!) at every rehearsal.
• Prepare for each rehearsal. Make sure that your instrument is in working order and that you have your music -- and have it prepared!
• At the end of rehearsal, pick up your area so that it is cleaner and neater than before you arrived, pack up your instrument and music, and arrive at your next class on time.
• Your instrument and music must go home every day so that you may practice.