PERFORMANCE SCHEDULE
1. Every student will receive a schedule listing performances the band will be attending throughout the year. Information regarding these events will be posted on the bulletin board or information will be sent home. Also check the LHS Band website <www.leps.sparcc.org>. It is the student’s responsibility to know this information. The bulletin board and chalkboard must be read daily.
2. Always report (rain or shine) to the designated meeting place. If plans are changed, you will receive a call from the Education Connection.

PROCEDURES AT COMPETITIONS
1. We will enter the competition area in a dignified manner.
2. No eating or drinking is permitted unless approved by the director.
3. No playing of instruments will be permitted without permission.
4. During the performance of other bands, we must display discipline and respect.
5. During award presentations, clap for the other bands’ accomplishments.

ENTERING THE STADIUM AND PREGAME
1. Upon completion of warm-up procedures in the band room the band will assemble outside the room in block formation.
2. The band will march to the stadium in block formation. Spectators should not be allowed to break ranks or files.
3. Purses should not be carried into the stadium. All extra equipment must be loaded onto the instrument bus.

STADIUM SEATING
1. Students will be assigned a seat upon entering the stadium. All students will remain in those assigned seats throughout the first, second, and fourth quarters of the game.
2. Hats may be removed after the drum major’s command. Gloves may be removed and placed inside the hat.
3. Uniforms are to be properly worn at all times.
4. Students will be allowed to stand and cheer for touchdowns. However, they should be ready to play the school song after the conversion.
5. Non-band members will not be allowed within the band section.
6. Refreshments from concession stands are not permitted in the stands. At home games, soft drinks will be purchased by a committee of parents and will be brought to the band after halftime.
7. The band will be excused 3rd quarter at all football games to buy concessions and use the restroom. If you are late returning to your seat after third quarter, you will not be excused third quarter the following game.
8. Student conduct must be professional throughout the time spent in the stadium. Individual playing, “noodling”, or beating of drums is not permitted. Students must watch for flash cards with titles of selections and be ready to get the music up rapidly.
9. Band members must treat other band directors and guests courteously.
10. Squad candy must be kept to small amounts. The assigned squad member must hand the candy out in small individual sandwich bags. The small Zip Lock type bags would be ideal.
11. A principle function of the marching band at football games is to give musical support to the football team during the game. It is therefore pertinent that we heed to the above rules so we can do the best job possible.

HALFTIME AND POSTGAME
1. When 6 minutes remain in the second quarter, all band members must prepare to leave the stands.
2. With about 4 minutes left in the 2nd quarter, we will file out of the stands and into our starting position for the show.
3. Band members will file from the stands in an orderly manner according to the seating arrangement. Running up and down stadium steps or seats must be avoided.
4. The band must quickly form the proper lineup behind the stadium before halftime. The band will march by file(s) to a point near the sidelines, forming a pre-set for the entrance to the field. The band will remain there until the drum major gives the command to move onto the field.
5. After the halftime performance, students will return to their seats in an orderly fashion.
6. At the end of the game, the band may perform several musical selections for the entertainment of the crowd. We will leave all games with dignity. If we are not able to march in block band we will walk together as a group.
7. For home games, the band will march in formation to the band room. Students will be dismissed at that time.
8. For away games, after boarding the buses, students must leave the windows up until the bus driver gives permission to do otherwise.