1.     SEATING CHART – The Wheaton Band has a standard concert seating configuration.  Be aware that the first stand players of Flutes, Clarinets and Cornets start on the inside of the band and go outward.

2.     REHEARSAL PROMPTNESS –We start at 7:30 p.m. and quit at 10:15 p.m.  Dr. Moss always wants to start on time – Please be here ahead of time so that you are ready to play at 7:30.  Large cases can be left on park benches.  If it begins to rain, you may go retrieve your case.

3.     REST ROOMS – You may use the rest rooms in the concession stand.  The General Manager has the key.

4.     AUDITION RESULTS – These are maintained and will be used as necessary to bring new players for temporary or permanent substitutions.  If you wish to know your score, ask the Personnel Manager.  If you are unable to continue with the band, please sign out on the posted attendance sheet and inform the Personnel Manager.

5.     MUSIC FOLDERS – No music may be taken home for practice.

6.     CITY INSTRUMENTS – The WMB owns some low reed and brass instruments.  If you need an instrument to play in the WMB, please see the Personnel Manager.

7.     TRANSPORTATION PROBLEMS – A list of players by city will be posted to assist those who wish to make contacts for car pooling.

8.     STAGE DECORUM –No food or smoking is allowed on stage at any time.  Smoking is not allowed in the vicinity of the band shell.

9.     JULY 4^th Parade – Details will be posted.  Please check the board weekly for updates.

10.  END OF REHEARSAL AND CONCERT – All instrument playing should cease when the conductor leaves the podium at the close of each session.  Please put all the music back in the folder and close it.  Wind clips remain on the stand.  Move quickly off the stage so that the librarian and the work crew can go to work.

11.  RAIN – We rehearse in the band shell even with rain.  If there is rain on a concert night, you must come anyway.  If we decide not to play, attendance will be taken and you will be paid.  The concert will be canceled immediately if safety is a factor.

12.  ATTENDANCE – We expect you to be loyal and faithful;  the basis of your pay is a rehearsal and a concert each week combined.  You may not play the rehearsal without its attendant concert.  Conversely, you must attend the rehearsal in order to play the concert.  You must play 7 or the 9 concerts as a regular player for two (2) consecutive years to be considered a continuing  player.  The July 4^th Parade, special concerts and the Big Band concerts are not considered regular concerts in counting the 7 concerts.  Players who will be absent more than 2 regular concerts, however, may still be engaged as regular members.

13.  INTERMISSIONS –  At concerts, there is to be no playing on stage by band members until the signal has been given to indicate the intermission is over.

14.  UNIFORMS FOR CONCERTS – The full uniform consists of WMB coat, black slacks, white short-sleeved shirt with collar, black socks (long enough so no leg shows), black shoes (no sandals) and black bow ties.  The band furnishes the coat, pants (upon request) and bow-ties.  This uniform is to be worn at all concerts.  In extreme heat, we remove the coat, but this decision is made at the concert.  Be sure to always bring the coat and tie.  Failure to wear the full uniform will result in disciplinary action up to and including:  receiving a verbal warning, receiving ½ pay for each concert where the complete uniform is not observed, not being invited back to play in future years or termination from the band.

The main distribution of uniforms will be before or after the first three rehearsals.  The location for this will be posted and announced at the beginning of the season.  A group of names will be announced each night to be fitted with a uniform.  Be prepared to stay late after these rehearsals.

15.  DISCIPLINE – Good discipline in any large musical group is essential.  Please exercise courtesy, common sense and good judgement when dealing with the conductor, officers and fellow musicians.  There is to be no uncalled-for improvising or poor playing.  Unprofessional musicianship/behavior are grounds for dismissal.  Behavior which is detrimental to the effectiveness of the band or to its reputation will also be grounds for dismissal.  In the past, members have been dismissed for inappropriate behavior.  You are an independent contractor hired by the City of Wheaton;  The officers and professional staff have the right to fire you and replace you with someone else.

16.  TERMS OF EMPLOYMENT --  WMB members are independent contractors employed at will.  You may resign from the band at any time and or for any reason, and the WMB may terminate your employment at any time or for any reason. If you wish to terminate your employment with the WMB, please sign the indicated sheet and notify the Personnel Manager.

17.  ABSENCES AND VACATIONS – Attendance sheets are posted for each concert week.  Please indicate an X  for any concerts you will miss.  If you are absent and you do not indicate this on the Attendance Sheet( or Band Website), your absence would be unexcused and your pay may be docked for each occurrence.  This will also reflect poorly on you when the membership committee considers you for membership in subsequent years.

18.  YOUR PAY – You will receive a City of Wheaton check after all city instruments and uniforms are checked in.  Checks usually arrive in September.  There will be no tax deductions as band members are considered Independent Contractors .  Independent Contractors are responsible for any tax liabilities that are incurred as a result of receiving payment from the City.

19.  SOLO AUDITIONS – Solo auditions traditionally are held on the first Sunday after the band s first rehearsal.  You must have music prepared as though it were to be performed that day.