Colorguard Bag Checklist for Rehearsals

Backpack
Electrical tape (1 roll of white and 1 roll of black)
Pencil/Paper for notes
1 Gallon water jug
Hat/Visor/Sunglasses
Hair Ties/Headband
Hygiene items (deodorant, feminine products, etc.)
Sunscreen
Bug repellent
Extra pair of socks
Healthy non-perishable snacks

As a member of the Royal Oak Marching Band and Color Guard, students have an obligation to
the other members of the group to be at all rehearsals, to be on time, and to be prepared.
Attendance is essential to perform well, since this is a group activity where we must match
styles, and balance with each other.

General Policies
● Students are expected to come to rehearsal with water and lights/healthy snacks. No
Gum,Pop/Soda,energy drinks will be allowed during rehearsal (and should be
avoided prior to rehearsals) This is for the health and safety of the students.
● Students are expected to exhibit behaviors that are conducive to optimum TEAM
achievement. These behaviors can include but are not limited to:
■ performing to the best of your ability, at all times (this includes rehearsals)
■ supporting other members and their efforts
■ showing respect for the goals of the organization
● Students will be expected to exhibit behaviors of self-discipline during rehearsals. These
behaviors include, but are not limited to:
■ not talking during rehearsals
■ not disturbing instruction in any fashion
■ maintain interest and focus toward the goals of the organization.
■ being able to work independently on their work if not being worked with at the
time.
● Respect must be shown to other students, instructional staff, parents and/or other
volunteers.

Rehearsal Policy
● Students are expected to wear form fitting/athletic clothing. NO JEANS/JEAN
 MATERIAL. This helps with being able to clean work/body forms. This is not a place to
express fashion. Please refrain from wearing accessories that may interfere with
rehearsal. (this includes but not limited to large earrings, jewelry, large hair
accessories,etc.)
● Layers of clothes are recommended.
● Students are expected to have hair pulled back/out of their face for all rehearsals.
● Every member should have their own water bottle with them at rehearsals. We
highly discourage sharing water bottles with others for health reasons.
● Students should wear good, supportive tennis shoes with socks. No sandals,
clogs, flip flops will be allowed.

***Not everything may be completed during the practice so it is expected that all students
devote time outside of rehearsal to work by themselves, and with one another to master the
techniques taught. This will help in making the practice time we do have more valuable and
rewarding.

We will utilize The Band App to communicate within the group. This includes rehearsal
schedules, videos of rehearsals, information shared to the members, etc . This is a private
group so only members/parents can see the information.