Concordia University Band
Personnel and Attendance Policy 
2005

Purpose
The purpose of the Concordia University Band Personnel and Attendance Policy is to support effectively the ensemble’s mission of bringing glory to God through excellent performance of great works of music.

In striving for that excellence, it is the expectation that all members of the ensemble will comply with the attendance policy outlined below, and be present for the final full rehearsal before each concert.  It is recognized that events in our lives, whether they be for work, family, or health, may conflict with a rehearsal and may require absences from time to time.  Therefore, each member, demonstrating high professional standards, will adhere to the attendance policy procedures outlined below.

Qualifications
Members of the Concordia University Band shall be of high school age or beyond.  For members of high school age who are involved in their respective school’s ensemble(s), a signed letter (form letter provided by CUB) should be submitted to the Conductor, as well as written parental permission.

Responsibilities of Members
All members of the Concordia University Band are expected to be present at rehearsals and performances.  They will demonstrate continued musical competence through preparation and practice.  They will realize the importance of collegial relationships among all the members of the ensemble.  

In keeping with high expectations, each member is accountable for attending rehearsals and performing to the best of their musical ability.  In order to attain performance excellence, the Concordia University Band members must genuinely commit to presence, preparation and attentiveness during rehearsals.  The desired demeanor is reflected by diligence in regular practice, and attentiveness to directions given from the Conductor and/or section leader.

Notification of Absence
When a member must miss a rehearsal he/she will notify their respective section leader no later than 5:00 p.m. of the day of the missed rehearsal.  Notification should also include information about any music that the member has in their possession.  During the fall and winter concert series, members are allowed no more than 2 excused absences and allowance will be made for no more than 1 unexcused absence.  During the summer concert series no absences will be allowed due to the limited preparation time.

Members who exceed the absence limit are required to request special consideration for these extenuating circumstances.  The request should be made in writing to the Conductor.  Members will need to demonstrate their musical preparedness for performance or may be asked to forfeit their participation in the upcoming concert.  Members should note that, even though a waiver may be granted under these circumstances, they may be required to cover a different part within their respective section for that concert.

Promptness
Gratefully acknowledging that ensemble members come from various distances and directions and issues of weather and traffic have influence over timeliness to rehearsals, when at all possible, members should contact their section leader if they know they will be late.  If contact with a section leader is not possible contact should be made with Robert Hartney (Personnel Director) at 708.404.6788 or Robert Schuler (CUB Board Chair) at 708.373.0664.  Information will then be forwarded to the applicable section leader.  If contact has not been made to one of the above members and an ensemble member is not present when attendance is taken, it will be considered an unexcused absence.  The section leader, in consultation with the Conductor, will address habitual tardiness.