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Pep Band
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The MtH Pep Band is a fun (student run) group that plays at sporting and other student events. Participation is voluntary and the size of the group and desired/required instrumentation can vary significantly based on the venue or event type. For instance, an away football game can accommodate a large number of students and generally requires a significant number of percussion players; while a home basketball game would be a much smaller group of wind players and might only involve a single drum set player.
ROLES & RESPONSIBILITIES
Student Director(s) - The Pep Band is organized, directed and managed by 1 (or 2) music students designated by the Band Director, usually the Drum Majors. The student directors: publicize Pep Band events; manage student behavior; designate the “uniform” for the event; conduct the performance (start and stop playing); lead students; and advise the Pep Band (Parent) Coordinator of event status If students need to leave the group (restroom, food, etc.) they are expected to pair off and stay together.
Pep Band (Parent) Coordinator - The Pep Band Coordinator is the responsible adult that oversees the Pep Band and is available to assist and support the student directors when needed. The coordinator requests the assistance of other parents for student and equipment transportation. The coordinator also reminds the student directors of responsibilities; highlights activities that need their attention and monitors the weather for dangerous situations.
The coordinator is responsible for ensuring that students all depart safely. Leave no student behind!
The coordinator should be willing to provide feedback to the student coordinators after events to reinforce successes and provide constructive criticism if there are opportunities to improve. The coordinator should also be willing to provide feedback to the Band Director on the Pep Band performances so the Band Director can engage and assist. In other words … the coordinator tries to allow the student directors to take the lead; allow the students to have fun; and still ensure that the students, instruments and equipment are safe.
NOTE: The band program maintains a small medical bag (bandages, antibiotic ointment, etc.) The coordinator can arrange to carry this bag if necessary.
PEP BAND EVENTS
Events are scheduled in advance and typically involve away varsity football games as well as other athletic or special events. “Special events” must be specifically requested by the coach/moderator and must be approved by the Band Director.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
PROCEDURES
HALFTIME
It is common practice for the home team drum majors to invite the pep band over to the home team stands to watch the halftime performance. Please be respectful and do not play on your way or while in the home team stands.
Student Director(s) - The Pep Band is organized, directed and managed by 1 (or 2) music students designated by the Band Director, usually the Drum Majors. The student directors: publicize Pep Band events; manage student behavior; designate the “uniform” for the event; conduct the performance (start and stop playing); lead students; and advise the Pep Band (Parent) Coordinator of event status If students need to leave the group (restroom, food, etc.) they are expected to pair off and stay together.
Pep Band (Parent) Coordinator - The Pep Band Coordinator is the responsible adult that oversees the Pep Band and is available to assist and support the student directors when needed. The coordinator requests the assistance of other parents for student and equipment transportation. The coordinator also reminds the student directors of responsibilities; highlights activities that need their attention and monitors the weather for dangerous situations.
The coordinator is responsible for ensuring that students all depart safely. Leave no student behind!
The coordinator should be willing to provide feedback to the student coordinators after events to reinforce successes and provide constructive criticism if there are opportunities to improve. The coordinator should also be willing to provide feedback to the Band Director on the Pep Band performances so the Band Director can engage and assist. In other words … the coordinator tries to allow the student directors to take the lead; allow the students to have fun; and still ensure that the students, instruments and equipment are safe.
NOTE: The band program maintains a small medical bag (bandages, antibiotic ointment, etc.) The coordinator can arrange to carry this bag if necessary.
PEP BAND EVENTS
Events are scheduled in advance and typically involve away varsity football games as well as other athletic or special events. “Special events” must be specifically requested by the coach/moderator and must be approved by the Band Director.
BEHAVIOR EXPECTATIONS
- The students are responsible for presenting themselves in an appropriate manner at all times and must follow all school and band program rules while participating in the Pep Band.
- The Pep Band is there to lead the spirit in the stands and is expected to behave as they would at all home games. Students should be good ambassadors of Mt. Hebron and display good sportsmanship.
- In general… avoid getting into a 'battle of the bands' and don't play the same stand tunes that the home team plays. Never play while the other band is playing.
- Please leave the stands clean and clear of all trash.
- Respect everyone's individual property and keep school instruments safe. Students should only play their personal instrument or the instrument that has been assigned by the Band Program.
PROCEDURES
- The Band Director (or designee) will post a sign-up sheet on M8 in advance of the event.
- Students are individually responsible for their own instruments. Students that need to borrow school equipment must coordinate with the Band Director. Instruments/equipment can be picked up after school on the day of the event and must be returned the next school day.
- Students are individually responsible for transportation to and from the game.
- For away football games, students meet in the parking lot at 6:30pm The Pep Band must enter the stadium as a group.
- Parents are welcome to attend, but may be charged admission. The Pep Band (Parent) Coordinator should not have to pay admission.
- Students sit together in the away stands and cheer/perform as they would for any other football game. Following all rules and regulations for playing during a football game.
HALFTIME
It is common practice for the home team drum majors to invite the pep band over to the home team stands to watch the halftime performance. Please be respectful and do not play on your way or while in the home team stands.
