VERY IMPORTANT-ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION CONSIDERATIONS:
All students are expected to be present for the duration of all rehearsals and performances. Absences will be notated as unexcused except when the absence is a) the result of student illness or the result of an extreme and unavoidable circumstance, and b) the absence is communicated via parent email to Mr. Meredith at meredithc@lisd.net. Please note that email communication does not constitute an excused absence if the absence does not fall into one of these categories. Position assignments resulting from either excused or unexcused absences are handled with all considerations at hand. Once school begins, all marching band rehearsal absences require a ‘makeup’ effort of equivalent time missed in order for the student to participate in any subsequent performances following that absence.

A Competition Block Member (principal marcher) OR Reserve Block Member may forfeit his or her role if they miss a performance of any kind for any reason. In addition, a temporary or permanent loss of role (whether Competition or Reserve block role) may result from unexcused absences from rehearsals or performances, extended absences (even if excused), failure to maintain passing grades in all classes, disciplinary concerns, tardiness/early departure from rehearsals, or a lack of preparation, effort and engagement during rehearsals. Due to the crucial nature of stadium rehearsals and game/contest day run-throughs, partial or full absences from these particular rehearsals are given weighted consideration when determining roles and responsibilities. As with any similar team-oriented and competitive activity involving student performers, no performance role is guaranteed for any student throughout the marching season. This includes the entirety of the time period following the ‘final’ challenge opportunity for the season. Parents and students should keep this in mind when purchasing tickets and inviting family members to performances.