Please read this document together as student and parent/guardian and then fill out the information at the end, including the signature page and medical information.

This handbook is meant to include MORE information than needed. Some info pertains only to specific classes.
Please feel free to contact Mr. Krall with questions anytime via email: skrall@kunaschools.org

This handbook can also be found here: www.kunabands.com/band-handbook

MISSION STATEMENT
---The goal of the Kuna High School Band Program is to provide students with a well-balanced music education centered around band performance.
---Students will learn about responsibility, time-management, relationships, musical expression, discipline,
dedication, music theory and gain skills relative to their instrument.
---Students will be able to experience a variety of music and music ensembles.
---This education will help prepare students for postsecondary education opportunities and vocations related to music or otherwise.

OVERVIEW OF PROGRAM
        Over the years, the structure of the band classes at Kuna High School has been adapted to better fit the needs of all band students, especially as the program has grown from 50 students to 150 students.  
        Currently, beginning in July and August, all students who are interested in being in any band classes are asked to participate in a few events: a student/parent meeting, preparation for the Kuna Days Parade and the Kuna Days Parade. After the Kuna Days Parade, fall classes should be set and students who will be participating in Fall Band will have no further responsibilities until school begins (see more info below).
        Students who will be participating in the Kuna Gold Band and Guard (marching band), will be enrolled in one of three classes: Wind Ensemble, Concert Band or Percussion (includes Color Guard) and will attend a two week band camp in order to prepare their marching band show for the first football game (which is early in the school year).
        Once school begins all other band classes will start, including Fall Band and Jazz Band. Jazz Band students are required to take another band class concurrently. During this fall semester, members of the Kuna Gold Band and Guard will be preparing a competitive show for about 4 football games and 4 competitions that concludes with a final competition at BSU near the end of October. Fall Band members work on developing music/marching talents and put together a show to perform at a JV Football game and prepare for concerts. At the conclusion of these marching seasons, all classes work towards a Winter Concert and/or D3 Jazz Festival.
        At the conclusion of the first semester, all members of the Kuna Gold Band and Guard and Fall Band are encouraged to audition for our top spring ensemble: Wind Ensemble. Those auditions take place in November. A group of students will be selected to be in that Wind Ensemble class for the second semester and all other students will be in the Concert Band class (percussionists will stay in the percussion class). We have great counselors at KHS who help to make all of this happen!
        All of these classes are designed and put into place to provide students with the differentiated instruction that they need. Overall, the setup seems complicated, but it is in fact, a great benefit for all band students to find a place to excel!

NOTE:  Band rehearsals, concerts, festivals, and music performances which take place outside of scheduled class time are defined as extensions of the formal classroom instructional program and, as such, require student participation and attendance. All courses may be taken for multiple credits.