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Membership Selection
Anyone eighteen (18) years of age or over who is interested in promoting and furthering the purposes of the organization is eligible for membership, subject to the approval of the section leader and the band director.
Anyone under the age of eighteen (18) years who desires to gain the experience of rehearsing and performing with the organization is subject to the approval of the section leader and the band director. Anyone under the age of eighteen will also provide a recommendation from his/her school band director or private music teacher.
Membership is extended to all who meet the approval standards without regard to race, creed, color, gender, or sexual orientation.
Membership is discretionary. No person is guaranteed membership. Membership may only be granted upon the terms and conditions set forth in Article IV of the Bylaws.
Responsibilities
Membership Code of Ethics
- Members will remain attentive in rehearsal (listening and following directions without talking).
- Members will offer comments, critiques, and suggestions after rehearsal and privately.
- Members will use respectful language.
- Members will communicate with section leaders/band director if they must miss a rehearsal.
- Members will deliver their folders to section leader when absent so their part can be covered in rehearsal.
- Members need to turn in band folders at the end of concerts.
- Members are expected to attend rehearsals. Members with sporadic attendance may be addressed by the section leader or director regarding whether they should play in the next concert.
Rights
Members in good standing:
- (over 18 years of age) shall have full voting powers in the elections and procedure and on other matters that require member votes.
- (over 18 years of age) have the right to run for all positions on the Executive Board.
- shall have paid the YVCB dues.
Members shall read and signify that they understand band policies and will abide by the Code of Ethics. Members may also consent to email notifications of meetings. YVCB director has the authority to ask a member to leave rehearsal or resign from band if the responsibilities listed in the band handbook are not followed. The Executive Board has a policy to review a member’s request to be reinstated.
Band-owned Instruments
- Band-owned percussion equipment – band pays for the maintenance and repairs.
- Band-owned wind/brass instruments – members who play them pay for maintenance and repairs.
Uniforms
- Uniforms are to be worn for all concerts.
- Formal uniform will consist of professional/formal all black clothing. Long or short sleeves (not sleeveless). Black socks and shoes. If wearing a dress, black hose are required. Members need to purchase these items. Assistance is available through the board if this presents a hardship for any member. Contact any board member.
- Summer uniform consists of a light blue polo shirt with the band logo, black pants or skirt, white cap or visor. Members need to purchase these items.
Rehearsal Schedule
- YVCB meets weekly on Mondays.
- Rehearsals are from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m., with a scheduled break.
- A list of rehearsal dates will be handed out to members and will be posted on the band website.
- Rehearsal location will be on the schedule and posted on the band website.
Concert Schedule
- Formal concerts are held on Monday. The concert schedule will be handed out to members and will be posted on the band website. These programs are held indoors.
- Summer concerts are on Wednesdays with intermittent extra dates. The summer schedule and locations will be handed out to members and will be posted on the band website. These programs are held in various parks.
Dues
- Dues of fifteen dollars ($15) per term or forty dollars ($40) per year will be collected at least annually from the membership.
- Dues are given to the secretary/treasurer or any officer of the band.
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Meet the members of the Yakima Valley Community Band - Band Roster
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Yakima, WA 98909
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